Great Baddow couple thank neonatal staff for saving son with
A COUPLE have said thank you to a neonatal unit for saving their premature son by donating £1,500 raised through a charity run.When Karen Anderson, 37, gave birth to baby Daniel, she and her partner...
View ArticleMum opens Chelmsford cafe for Christmas Day to feed the citys
A MUM-OF-TWO will open her cafe for the homeless and lonely on Christmas Day for a third year running because "Christmas is about helping people".Marylou Lowe, 30, originally opened the doors of...
View ArticleHow to pick the perfect Christmas tree
There's an ongoing debate at the Chronicle about when to dust off the Christmas decorations and pick out a tree. Some of us have the lights twinkling from today (December 1, others wait until a week...
View ArticleNew Broomfield Hospital to Chelmer Valley shuttle bus launches
A new shuttle bus service linking Chelmer Valley Park and Ride car park and Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford has launched today (Tuesday, December 1).The use-it-or-lose-it service is being launched on...
View ArticleUse of legal highs in prison are increasing violence and are
The use of legal highs in UK prisons is causing an increase in inmate violence and leading to an increase in deaths, according to the Prison Officers Association.The use of so-called legal highs - like...
View ArticleBraintree car wash boss Kujtin Rexha who repeatedly raped
A car wash owner who raped a teenage immigrant on a daily basis and threatened to kill her with a knife hidden under his bed, has been jailed for 11 years.Kujtin Rexha, 43, of Jeffreys Road, Braintree,...
View ArticleBraintree mosque hosts open event in bid to show stand of unity
TWO retired RE teachers organised a visit to a Braintree mosque to show unity with the town's Muslim community amid recent terrorist attacks by extremist group Islamic State.Grandfather-of-four Neil...
View ArticleWhat are the final Christmas posting dates for the week ahead
In case you hadn't noticed, Christmas is right around the corner and for people with families and friends living abroad that can be a stressful time of calendar watching and racing to post offices to...
View ArticleBraintree man Miley Byrne denies stealing more than 5000
A man has denied stealing more than £5,000 from a healthy living shop in Chelmsford.Miley Byrne, 28, of Challis Lane in Braintree, is charged with the theft of £5,295.70 from Ancient Purity in London...
View ArticleStar Wars opening night tickets still available in Braintree and
With just over two weeks until the most hotly anticipated film of 2015, if not the century, launches there are still tickets available for the opening day of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, December 17,...
View ArticleEssex men more afraid of losing their hair than of their partner
A recent study into Essex men's greatest 15 fears has revealed hair loss to be a more terrifying proposition than a partner sleeping around or their entire internet search history being revealed.The...
View ArticleOne lane of the A12 blocked near Chelmsford after twovehicle
One lane of the A12 is believed to be blocked after a two-vehicle crash.The incident, which was first reported just before 5.30pm this afternoon (December 1), took place between junctions 19 and 20,...
View ArticleChelmsford children experience the fun of physics at Anglia
Over 400 people from the Chelmsford area experienced the fun side of science at the Physics Fest held at Anglia Ruskin's Chelmsford campus last Sunday.The event was part of the UNESCO International...
View ArticleAwardwinning artist wants to see gallery opened up in Chelmsford
AN AWARD-WINNING artist and poet wants Chelmsford City Council to create more art spaces in the city.Graham Metson, 64, of Hatfield Grove, Chelmsford, campaigned unsuccessfully as part of the Essex...
View ArticleEssex County Council proposals to repair Witham bridge angers
PLANS to strengthen a deteriorating Witham bridge have been shot down by community leaders after it emerged repair work could involve permanently closing a popular walking trail.Essex County Council...
View ArticleChelmsford sailor battles the elements in gruelling roundthewor
A CHELMSFORD sailor has endured high winds and freezing temperatures as he battles against the elements to take part in a round-the-world race.Paul Upson, of Ongar Road has sailed past Christ the...
View ArticleSixthform legal eagles go before judges at Chelmsfords Anglia
A PROPOSAL to raise the age of criminal intent from ten to 14 caused some heated discussion as pupils clashed during an inter-school legal debate competition.After spending weeks preparing, 32...
View ArticleLionel Richie to perform open air concert in Essex in June
Soul singer Lionel Richie, known for his stint in Motown band The Commodores as well as a huge solo career, will be heading to Essex to perform next June. Tickets go on sale on Friday (December 4) to...
View Article15yearold boy arrested for cutting down Christmas tree ahead of
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with criminal damage following the felling of a Christmas tree in Rochford Market Square over the weekend.The tree was cut down early on Sunday morning...
View ArticlePoll Our MPs vote today on joining air strikes against ISIS in
Britain's MPs will vote today on whether the RAF will join other nations in air strikes against the terror group in Syria.Very few rebellions are expected within the Conservative government, meaning...
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