BREAKING Fire engines attend blaze at a home next to primary
Fire services were called to a house fire next to a primary school in the Braintree area at 2.23pm today (January 7).The fire was in the front room on the ground floor of the home, on Bristol Court,...
View ArticleFlood alert for Writtle and Chelmsford
The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the River Wid from Ingatestone to Writtle and the River Can in Chelmsford.Due to heavy rain last night, and more forecast to come, experts have...
View ArticleBREAKING Fire engines attend blaze at a home next to Silver End
Fire services were called to a house fire next to a primary school in the Braintree area at 2.23pm today (January 7).The fire was in the front room on the ground floor of the home, on Bristol Court,...
View ArticleAttempted murder arrest Avon Road Chelmsford man 27 returns
A man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder returned bail today (January 7).Essex Police were called to a shared home in Avon Road, Chelmsford at around 11.50pm on Wednesday December 2 last year...
View ArticleStansted Airport fliers rejoice Ryanair planes to ditch bright
People jetting off on their holidays on Ryanair planes from Stansted will no longer have to shield their eyes due to the garish yellow in the cabins – after the airline announced its new planes will...
View ArticlePICTURES Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Wickham Bishops Drama
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View ArticleFuneral for murdered Great Baddow man Ladi Benson due to take
The funeral of a man stabbed to death in Great Baddow is due to take place today (January 8).Ladi Benson, pictured, 27, was fatally injured during an altercation at about 6pm in Baddow Road on Tuesday,...
View ArticleChelmsford City Council finalises deal with Taylor Wimpey for
PLANS for a 350-home development in the city centre edged closer to reality this week when the council sold a key piece of riverside land for £14 million.Chelmsford City Council exchanged conditional...
View ArticleExmayoress of Chelmsford Valerie Villas joy at shock MBE
A FORMER mayoress of Chelmsford was so shocked to have been awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours List, she had to hunt for her glasses to check she had not misread the letter.As an active volunteer...
View ArticleEssex Police renew appeal for missing Danbury teenager Enriko
Police are renewing their appeal for information on the whereabouts of 15-year-old Enriko Selmani from Danbury. Enriko went missing on December 29 and was reported to police the following day. The last...
View ArticleConcerns grow for missing Danbury 15yearold last seen in Great
Police are renewing their appeal for information on the whereabouts of 15-year-old Enriko Selmani from Danbury.Enriko went missing on December 29 and was reported to police the following day.The last...
View ArticleChelmsford MP Sir Simon Burns to retire at 2020 General Election
Chelmsford MP Sir Simon Burns has announced that he will retire at the next General Election, due to take place in May 2020.Sir Simon, who has represented the city since 1987 and was knighted in the...
View ArticleOverturned lorry causes ninehour A130 closure
An overturned lorry carrying wood has brought traffic to a halt on the A130 with traffic being diverted from the Sadler's Farm junction.The main road, which connects Basildon and Chelmsford was shut...
View ArticleNew alcohol guidelines suggest same lower intake for both men and
The first new alcohol guidelines for 20 years have been launched by the government's Chief Medical Officer (CMO) today aimed at easing weekly drinking, binge drinking, and drinking during pregnancy.The...
View ArticleLadi Benson funeral Trinity Methodist Church Rainsford Road
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View ArticleLadi Benson funeral Mourners pay tribute to loyal fatherofon
Chelmsford's Trinity Methodist Church was packed to the rafters this morning as hundreds gathered for the funeral of Ladi Benson, who was stabbed to death in November.Family from as far afield as...
View ArticleEssex Police search for missing 35yearold Chelmsford woman Dawn
Police are trying to trace a 35-year-old woman who is missing from Chelmsford.Dawn Mellowship was last seen in Caffe Nero in the town centre at 1.20pm today. Officers and her family are concerned for...
View ArticleFerrari badly damaged in M11 smash near Stansted Airport
A Ferrari supercar worth £200,000 ended up wrecked after a crash on the M11 near Stansted Airport.The Italian 458 Spider DCT suffered severe damage to its front, leaving the front wheel totally...
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