Man airlifted to hospital after being trampled by a cow near
A man has been airlifted to hospital after being trampled by a cow near Chelmsford. The incident happened this morning in Terling Hall Road, Terling, at around 8am. The East of England Ambulance...
View ArticleGodfrey the goose is set for return to Writtle pond as bronze
THE legacy of a famous Writtle resident will be set in bronze after locals won permission to unveil a life-sized statue of Godfrey the Goose at the village pond.The Toulouse goose, who died at...
View ArticleWork starts on 3 million piazza at High Chelmers
WORK started this week on bringing a £3 million continental-style al fresco dining piazza to Chelmsford city centre.Contractors began paving the way for four restaurants, rumoured to include Italian...
View Article32 million overhaul of Chelmsford railway station set to
Commuters still await the revamp of Chelmsford railway station, which is now more than a year overdue.The £3.2 million redevelopment – which includes a new ticket office, bigger staircase to the...
View ArticleActress who played Dobby in Harry Potter film franchise still
THE actor who played one of the most beloved characters in the multi-billion pound Harry Potter movies is still living a humble life in a housing association flat in Chelmsford.Diane Gibbins, of...
View ArticleChelmsfords City Camps set to provide hours of entertainment for
With the school holidays in full swing, City Camps and Mini City Camps are offering hours of activities to keeps kids entertained.Run by Chelmsford City Council, the camps run between 8am-6pm and offer...
View ArticleDog tick checks at midEssex vets after early scare of infectious
Two Essex veterinary clinics are joining the campaign to tackle this year's early threat of the crippling Lyme disease.Crouch Vale Vet Practice in Chelmsford and Witham's Spring Lodge Vet are advice...
View ArticleIt was pretty hairy Another wrongway Army Navy motorist
A driver has captured the moment a motorist had to reverse down Chelmsford's notorious Army & Navy flyover after mounting it the wrong way. The 36-year-old father-of-two, who was driving his...
View ArticleChelmsford woman reported over inappropriate sexual behaviour
A man and woman have been reported for summons to court following "inappropriate sexual behaviour" on a London to Chelmsford train. The couple came forward following a British Transport Police (BTP)...
View ArticleHunt is on to find local hero and true Chelmsford VIP to open
A big-name homeware retailer is appealing to Chronicle readers to find a local hero to open its new Chelmsford store.B&M, which has more than 400 stores nationwide, will create 90 jobs when it...
View ArticleNew study reveals crime and road accidents in Essex dont
Turning street lights off late at night to save money does not cause an increase in road accidents or crime according to a new study. Information gathered as part of the LANTERNS project from 62 out of...
View ArticleBraintree burglar jailed after DNA found on a fizzy drink bottle
A burglar has been jailed for three years after being caught with the help of a car tracker and a fizzy drink bottle.Dominic Francis, 23, had denied one charge of burglary and one of taking a motor...
View ArticleTelephone scammers claiming to be from Microsoft and BT are on
Essex Police are warning residents to be careful following reports of telephone fraudsters claiming to be tech support staff.Victims are contacted by phone or instant message by someone who says they...
View ArticleFarm worker in intensive care after being trampled by cow near
A farm employee is in intensive care after being trampled by a cow whilst working on a farm near Chelmsford. The accident happened at Lord Rayleigh's Farm in Terling Hall Road, Terling, yesterday at...
View ArticleNew study reveals crime and road accidents in Essex havent
Turning street lights off late at night to save money does not cause an increase in road accidents or crime according to a new study. Information gathered as part of the LANTERNS project from 62 out of...
View ArticleWomen in business get their own experience event
AN ENTREPRENEUR is busy planning the first Essex Business Women's Experience – a networking event with a difference.Rosemary Cunningham is a businesswoman herself and she also runs the Essex branch...
View ArticleFloral extravaganza at 6th Hyde Hall Flower SHow
By Nicky ScottTHE ROYAL Horticultural Society (RHS) Flower Show returns for a sixth year to put on its annual floral extravaganza in Hyde Hall's extensive gardens.Running from Thursday, July 30 to...
View ArticleWitham DJ Fabrice Williams sentenced to 15 months in prison for
A DJ who boasted he was a "free man" in 2013 after walking free from court despite admitting running a domestic cannabis farm has now been jailed for cultivating the drug.Fabrice Williams, 26, of...
View ArticleThirty things to do in Essex this summer
The summer holidays are in full swing and in case you're running out of inspiration, here's a round-up of some of the best activities happening throughout August:1. The Strawberry FayreWivenhoe Park,...
View ArticleConspiracy theorist who claimed Lee Rigby murder was a hoax
A self-styled investigative journalist who claimed that the murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby was a hoax has been found guilty of harassing the soldier's mother and sister.Chris Spivey, 52, made a number of...
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