Christmas 2015 Where are the best pantomime performances around
Get ready for fun, laughter, song, dance and dodgy dames. Yes, the panto season is upon us again with a great selection of shows taking place across the county right through the festive...
View ArticleCommuter warning as lorry fire blocks Essex M25 with junction for
Commuters travelling anti-clockwise on the M25 towards the M11 are facing 10 miles of tailbacks following a lorry fire this morning.A lorry, whose was reported by the fire brigade earlier to be 100 per...
View ArticleInquest into death of Essex Parisattack victim Nick Alexander to
The parents of Nick Alexander, the Colchester man tragically killed in the Paris terror attacks, have paid tribute to their "precious" son as they prepare to attend a memorial service in the French...
View ArticleAccident between moped and pedestrian blocks Baddow Road in
A crash involving a moped and a pedestrian left two people in hospital and blocked a road near the Army and Navy roundabout.The East of England Ambulance Service were called to Baddow Road, Chelmsford...
View ArticleLate night shopping times in Chelmsford 2015
LOVE it or hate it, Christmas is just around the corner and that means one thing - Christmas present shopping. Here's your guide to the shops this December: Date WH Smith High Chelmer Meadows M&S...
View ArticleFind the best shopping bargains for Black Friday
Each of us is set to spend an average of £110 this Black Friday, with all the big-name retailers offering seemingly excellent bargains to rake in an estimated £1.4 billion from UK shoppers today,...
View ArticleArsonist Ben Wilson who burnt down Braintree Emergency Night
AN ARSONIST who started a fire in a homeless shelter, which nearly cost a man his life after he leapt naked onto a double-decker bus to escape the blaze, has been jailed.Ben Wilson, 20, who had been...
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View ArticleBREAKING Arsonist Ben Wilson who burnt down Braintree Emergency
AN ARSONIST who started a fire in a homeless shelter, which nearly cost a man his life after he leapt naked onto a double-decker bus to escape the blaze, has been jailed.Ben Wilson, 20, who had been...
View ArticleBall guests raise over 15000 for Chelmsford childrens
Guests at Greenwood Hotel in Stock raised over £15,000 for Kids Inspire last Saturday at a Broadway themed ball.Money was raised through an auction, a raffle, and ticket sales for the event, as well...
View ArticleMoped driver arrested on suspicion of drugdriving after Baddow
A moped driver who was involved in a car crash with a pedestrian that left both parties in hospital has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving.Essex Police and the East of England Ambulance Service...
View ArticleArmed robbery at William Hill bookies in Broomfield Road
A MAN armed with a knife robbed a Chelmsford bookmakers of hundreds of pounds, police have revealed today (November 27).The incident happened at the William Hill premises in Broomfield Road,...
View ArticlePICTURES Rehearsals for Chelmsfords Civic Theatre Panto 2015
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View ArticleCampaigners against Chelmsford City Councils plans to fine
Campaigners will be in Chelmsford High Street tomorrow (November 28) to collect signatures for a petition against the city council's proposals to fine homeless people for rough sleeping.The group of...
View ArticleChelmsford Gap store set to close with possible redundancy of 50
An international fashion outlet with a branch in Chelmsford is set to close with the possible redundancy of more than 50 employees.The two-floor Gap shop, in High Street, is due to close in January...
View ArticleExtra Essex Police patrols aim to stamp out driving problems
THE crackdown on "boy racer culture" across the Maldon district saw police pull up motorists at the weekend.Last week, officers were on hand to monitor a car enthusiasts' meet-up, while a separate...
View ArticleRaiders caught on CCTV after snatching 5000 of tools from
THREE men made off with close to £5,000 of equipment after carrying out an evening raid on a rural golf and country club.The Warren, in Woodham Walter, lost three leaf blowers, a hedge trimmer, three...
View ArticleGreat feedback for Chelmsfords latest drinking venue Bar
A "SHOREDITCH-INSPIRED" bar opened its doors for the first time at the weekend, welcoming 2,500 revellers.After a nine-week build with teams of designers, builders and artists working around the clock,...
View Article2000 join fight against Chelmsford City Council plans to fine
PROPOSALS to ban begging and fine rough sleepers in the city should be abandoned, say angry protesters.Almost 2,000 people have signed two petitions after the Chronicle revealed last week that homeless...
View ArticleCrews tackle Colchester bathroom fire
A bathroom fire in Colchester saw three fire engines called out last night.The blaze, at a house in Maldon Road, saw the bathroom become 20 per cent smoke-logged by the time crews arrived after they...
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