Murder investigation after woman found dead in Canvey house
Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a woman was found with a serious neck injury at a house in Canvey.Officers were called to Fairlop Avenue on Canvey shortly after 4.55pm yesterday...
View ArticleBouncers wearing body cameras for own protection in Chelmsford
DOOR staff in Chelmsford are starting to wear cameras for their own protection after several high-profile attacks on bouncers in the city.Paul De Angelis, business director for Regency Security, which...
View ArticleYear after tragic Ashley Woolley murder father fears knife crime
AS one family struggles to come to terms with the fatal stabbing of a young father, the shocking news has stirred up painful memories for another grieving dad.Trevor Woolley is still attempting to come...
View ArticleFeedback given by 2800 people to Essex County Council in bus
THE consultation into a massive overhaul of Essex bus services which could see some routes scrapped and others replaced with "on demand" minibuses has been completed.The county council's cabinet meets...
View ArticleGreat Baddow sixthformer who overcame trauma to help others in
A TEENAGER who used her experience of dealing with anxiety to help shape a mental health service for young people is in the running for a young person's 'Oscar'.A traumatic experience at a theme park...
View ArticleEager Witham shoppers began queuing at 330am for opening of new
EAGER shoppers started queuing at 3.30am on a discount supermarket's opening day.More than 180 people attended the grand opening of Witham's new Aldi supermarket at 8am on Thursday last week, with...
View ArticleSnowfall across Essex as temperatures set to fall below freezing
The first flakes of snow have fallen in Chelmsford as temperatures across the county plunged overnight.The Met office warned weather watchers of the white stuff on Thursday and their predictions have...
View ArticleEssex pensioner killed in early morning car crash
A man has died following a road traffic collision in Abridge Road in Chigwell.Police were called at around 5.10am today, Saturday November 21 with reports of a collision involving a blue Ford Focus....
View ArticleEssex drivers warned to prepare for snow and ice during cold snap
Drivers are being advised to prepare for wintry conditions as forecasts suggest ice and snow could hit the county this weekend. Gritters across the county are at the ready as a result of the forecasted...
View ArticleFire crews tackle Chelmsford kitchen blaze
Firefighters were called to a kitchen fire in a house in Ashford Road on Friday night. Crews wearing breathing apparatus used one hose reel and a dry powder extinguisher to quickly tackle the fire....
View ArticleEssex teenagers face slashed in bar brawl glassing
A TEENAGER was glassed in the face and scarred for life at a bar in Billericay when a fight broke out over a boy, a court heard.Jessica Norris, of Long Riding, Basildon, flew into a jealous rage when...
View ArticleWrittle student vet may miss out on university qualification
A STUDENT vet may be prevented from qualifying after nine years of study because she needs to pay £40,000 by July.Don and Kim Livens have sold their car, valuable jewellery and even their children's...
View ArticleHospital shuttle bus to launch from Chelmer Village at the end of
A new shuttle bus linking Chelmer Valley Park and Ride car park and Broomfield Hospital will start on Monday, November 30.The bus will run every half hour between the two sites from 7am to 7pm Monday...
View ArticleChelmsford City Council plans to fine rough sleepers blasted as
PLANS to fine rough sleepers have been criticised by the city's homeless and vulnerably-housed population, who called the fines 'crazy'.Sanctus client Danny, who is often outside in Chelmsford, said:...
View ArticleCould Essex see more snow this week
Yesterday's sprinkling of snow lasted for just a few minutes, but with temperatures falling below zero Essex could see more of the white stuff. The Chronicle reported sightings of snowfall at around...
View ArticleMan charged with Essex mothers murder
A man has been charged with the murder of Kelly Pearce.Anthony Ayres, 48, of Fairlop Avenue in Canvey has been charged with murder and remanded in custody to appear at Southend Magistrates Court...
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View ArticleShopkeeper held at knifepoint in Essex armed robbery
Police want to hear from anyone with information about two men who carried out an armed robbery at a convenience store in Clacton.The two men had entered One Stop in St Johns Road at around 10.30pm on...
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