Linden Centre and North Essex Partnership Foundation Trust boss
Andrew Geldard, Chief Executive Officer of the North Essex Partnership Foundation Trust (NEP), has resigned after seven years in the job.Mr Geldard was appointed in 2008 after serving as chief finance...
View ArticleSecond arrest made as Essex Police investigate Maldon facial
Police investigating the stabbing of a 25-year-old man in Maldon have arrested a second man.The victim received facial injuries shortly before 2am on Sunday, October 18, when he was assaulted in Butt...
View ArticleRow rumbles on year after Braintree District Council grants Twin
OLD wounds inflicted by a bitter legal dispute have been reopened after a group of travellers celebrated the one-year anniversary since their Stisted gypsy camp was made official.The Twin Oaks site off...
View ArticleAA Dog Rescue given reprieve after Maldon councillors vote to
A CHAOTIC planning meeting with close to 200 attendees resulted in a controversial dog rescue centre being given a stay of execution.AA Dog Rescue, based off Burnham Road in Latchingdon, would have...
View ArticleChelmsfordbased New City Girls Womens Institute raise more than
A CHEEKY burlesque performance poking fun at "frumpy" WI stereotypes had pulses racing and charity tins bulging.The New City Girls Women's Institute slipped into alter-egos like Heavenly Rain, Lady...
View ArticlePICTURES Demolition of Post office sorting office Chelmsford
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View ArticleFour men wanted by police for offences across Essex
Essex Police want to locate these four men who are wanted for offences in Essex. Kryzysztof Guzdek, 34, was last known to be living in Marine Parade, Southend. He is wanted on suspicion of assault and...
View ArticleGirl 15 among four charged with murder of Basildon man Darren
A 15-year-old girl is among four people charged with the murder of Basildon lorry driver, Darren Kelly.The 42-year-old was stabbed to death on Tuesday night and Essex Police have charged two boys aged...
View ArticleSevere delays on A12 in Kelvedon after lorry accident
There are severe delays on the A12 this afternoon (October 24) after a lorry accident in Kelvedon.One lane is closed heading northbound just after J24, B1024 (Kelvedon North) and recovery work is going...
View ArticleEssex Police to review online security after hackers hijacked
Essex Police will review their online security after hackers hijacked their twitter feed and directed followers to an "offensive" picture.Thankfully the rogue tweet, sent yesterday morning (October 24)...
View ArticleFour men released on bail after mass brawl in Colchester
Four men have been released on police bail after a student pub crawl descended into a mass brawl involving up to 300 people.Three people were injured in the melee and the men, in their early 20s and...
View ArticleFour suspects including 15yearold girl appear in court
Four suspects including a 15-year-old girl have appeared in court today (October 24) charged with the murder of Basildon man Darren Kelly.Mr Kelly, 42, was stabbed to death on Tuesday night and Essex...
View ArticleBMW crash shuts part of Parkway in Chelmsford
Part of Parkway in Chelmsford city centre is closed this evening following a crash.A BMW has collided with a lamp post on the roundabout close to the multi-storey car park.Paramedics, police officers...
View ArticleNew charity initiative set to help Chelmsfords homeless over the
A NEW charity initiative aiming to aid Chelmsford's homeless by providing the essential goods to help them through the winter will be launched next month.The Rucksack Project encourages donors to fill...
View ArticleLimericklover Bob reaches 100th birthday in Chelmsford home
A STAUNCH Labour supporter and limerick writer who was "riff-raff" growing up says laughter and luck have helped him see his 100th birthday.Family of Bob Massingham came as far afield as Oban and...
View ArticleMan 31 arrested on firearms offences after reports of shots
A man is currently in police custody having been arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm in a public place after an incident on Southend Seafront.Essex Police were called just after...
View ArticleWoman taken to hospital after BMW crashes in Parkway Chelmsford
A woman was taken to hospital last night with head injuries after a BMW crashed in Chelmsford.Part of Parkway in the City centre was closed yesterday night (October 24) following the crash.A BMW...
View ArticleUp to 500000 motorists could receive bailiff letters after
Up to half a million drivers face fines next week after failing to pay at the Dartford Crossing since barriers were removed and a controversial free flow system implemented.Toll booths were removed in...
View ArticleNaked roller coaster riders attempt new world record at
Fifty-seven "thrill-streakers" shed their clothes and inhibitions to attempt a new world record for the amount of naked people to ride a roller coaster today (October 25).Adventure Island, in Southend,...
View ArticleRussia planned to nuke Essex during The Cold War National
Plans by Russia to nuke Essex, along with other home counties, during The Cold War have been revealed.British atomic expert, William Penny, wrote in a letter that London suburbs – including Romford...
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