Woman in her 80s killed in two car smash near Colchester
A woman in her 80s has died following a two-car smash in at Little Wigborough near Colchester.The pensioner, from Hertordfordshire had been travelling as a passenger in a in a Vauxhall Astra when it...
View ArticleAlex Cundy who went missing from hospital found safe and well
An 18-year-old man who went missing from Broomfield Hospital while he was receiving treatment has been found safe and wellAlex Cundy, from Braintree had been receiving treatment at the hospital before...
View ArticleWoman in her 30s suffers serious head injury at Chelmsford
A woman has been taken to hospital suffering a serious head injury while visiting Chelmsford crematorium.East of England Ambulance service were called just after 7pm today, Saturday, to the crematorium...
View ArticleMore than 1000 people turn out for Tractor and Country show in
AN ESTIMATED 1,500 visitors marvelled at giant tractors and combine harvesters during a fun-filled weekend at a Braintree craft centre.The sun shone as children enjoyed pony and donkey rides, bouncy...
View ArticleMaldon MP John Whittingdale at the heart of review into future
MALDON'S Member of Parliament stood centre-stage in national news as he announced an over-arching review of the BBC.John Whittingdale, who was made Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport in...
View ArticleHot property Top five converted barns in Essex
One of the most popular types of converted property – particularly here in Essex with its rich agricultural heritage – are barn conversions. And with their dramatic vaulted ceilings, exposed...
View ArticleColchester zoo orangutan touches couples hearts after kissing
A couple who shot a video of an a popular orangutan kissing a pregnant woman's bump up against the glass at Colchester zoo say the moment touched their hearts.Jay Clarke said he and his partner who is...
View ArticleFirefighters battling fire in derelict Southend cinema
Firefighters are battling a fire in a derelict cinema in Southend.The roof of the property in Alexandra Street is 25 percent alight, Essex fire and rescue has said.Six crews are battling the blaze,...
View ArticlePolice hunt Canvey Island handbag robbers after 38yearold
A 38-year-old woman has had her handbag taken in a robbery on Canvey Island.Police want to hear from anyone who recognises an e-fit of a man they want to speak to in connection with a robbery which...
View ArticleBus replacement service from Colchester to Chelmsford after
Passengers wanting to travel to Chelmsford from Colchester on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next week will have to do so by bus after 8.30pm.Southend and Southminster services will run to a revised...
View ArticleChelmsford Diving Club makes waves with petition to keep dive
SWIMMERS are springing into action by launching a last-ditch bid to save the future of diving in Chelmsford.Chelmsford Diving Club and opposition councillors are campaigning to get diving boards and an...
View ArticleNeighbour disgusted by stockpiled rubbish bags and fear of rat
A YOUNG mother has condemned a neighbour for stockpiling rubbish bags so high she is forced to ban her children from playing outside.The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, says she has endured a...
View Article1300 patients hit by closure of Galleywood Medical Centre
MORE THAN 1,300 patients will be forced to find a new doctor when Galleywood Medical Centre closes its doors at the end of July.Patients of the centre, which is part of Moulsham Lodge Surgery practice...
View ArticleSave the skylarks say protesters of 47acre Maldon Hall Farm
COMMUNITY groups banded together to launch a placard protest against a proposed development for more than 300 homes, a new supermarket, GP surgery and care home, which they say will destroy the local...
View ArticleEssex County Council not prosecuting Sandon pothole fixer Wayne
A construction boss who filled in potholes illegally no longer faces the potential threat of court action.Essex County Council today announced that it will not proceed with "criminal action" against...
View ArticleEight homes flooded by burst water main in Braintree
Eight homes were flooded by a burst water main in Braintree. Water flooded the houses in Beatty Gardens at around 2.21pm today. One fire crew from Braintree attended the scene. Crews worked to divert...
View ArticleSection of A12 near Witham to close for resurfacing work
A stretch of the A12 between Witham and Kelvedon will closed while the road is resurfaced. The northbound carriageway between junctions 22, at Witham North, and junction 23, at Kelvedon South, will be...
View ArticleDoctors at Broomfield Hospital revive miracle Jacob born dead
A SAME-SEX couple who spent £10,000 to have their dream baby are hailing him a "miracle" after he was born dead, but revived after 22 minutes.Abbie and Laura Tompkins' joy at welcoming their son into...
View ArticleDrivers at ambulance firm ERS Medical demand urgent action to
WORKERS at under-fire private ambulance firm ERS Medical have slated the "shambolic" patient transport service for leaving the sick stranded.Ambulance drivers at the Springfield depot sent an open...
View ArticleEssexs growing army of elderly bucks the trend as senior
A LOW level of immigration and a healthier lifestyle could be behind an unprecedented increase in the county's elderly.Figures have revealed there are 107,603 people aged between 65 and 69 in Essex,...
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