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Crews tackle blaze at Braintree Industrial Estate
FIREFIGHTERS attended a fire at Springwood Industrial Estate in Braintree this morning. Three fire engines were called to the scene at Swinbourne Drive after plumes of smoke were seen billowing from...
View ArticleWoolwich attack suspect grew up in Romford
A suspect linked to yesterday's fatal attack on a serving soldier in Woolwich grew up in Romford, it has been reported. Michael Adebolajo reportedly attended Marshalls Park school in Harold Hill,...
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Man charged over Braintree mosque incident
A man will appear in court tomorrow in connection with an alleged incident at a mosque in Braintree yesterday. Geoffrey Ryan, 43, of Brick Kiln Way, Braintree, has been charged with two counts of...
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Hazardous crab apple trees are creating 'a slippery mess'
A TRADER believes fallen fruit from two crab apple trees is posing a danger to pedestrians, and has called for the trees to be removed.Kaye Thurgood, the owner of card shop Sincerely Yours in Hutton...
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Exceptional achievement for young Hutton ballers
THE U13 girls' basketball team from St Martin's School in Hutton will play in the national finals this weekend after beating West Park School (Derby) 91-37 in the quarter-final of the competition.The...
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Grayson: Hamish Rutherford 'ticks all the boxes'
NEW Essex signing Hamish Rutherford is an overseas player who ticks all the boxes, according to coach Paul Grayson.The 24-year-old Kiwi joins the county as a replacement for Rob Quiney whose shoulder...
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Chelsea gold for gardener despite M3 crash
A GARDENING PR guru says she is lucky to be alive after her trailer carrying materials for the Chelsea Flower Show crashed on the M3.Yet despite the scare, 51-year-old Claire Hart shovelled pots,...
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'He meant the world to me.' Son's disbelief at war vet's death
The son of a Second World War veteran who died in a house fire has spoken of his grief and disbelief at his father's death.Phil Porter, who lives in Snakes Hill, last saw his 90-year-old father Harold,...
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Psychic slams ex-lover's 'nutty' court claims
A PSYCHIC medium accused of hypnotising her lover claims she has been unfairly targeted because of her profession.Tracie Long, 49, from Chelmsford, has rubbished courtroom claims that she duped...
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Evicted single mother Lisa finally rehoused
A SINGLE mother evicted from her home and forced to live in a hotel at taxpayers' expense has finally been housed by her local council.Lisa Bowman, 33, now lives in Widford, Chelmsford, but the...
View ArticleMan, 70, dies in Ongar car collision
A fatal car crash has left a 70-year-old man dead and a 73-year-old woman in hospital with serious injuries.The collision, involving a silver Honda Jazz and a red Vauxhall Vivaro travelling in opposite...
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Things to do this half term in Essex
There are no shortage of activities over the Bank Holiday and the half-term week for all the family. See here for our five suggestions of what to do to fill the days over the next week.
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Essex Birdwatching trip to Cley Marshes
The Essex Birdwatching Society's May Field Trip was by luxury coach to the splendid north Norfolk coast, to the Norfolk Wildlife Trust Reserve at Cley on a fine, bright day. Even before boarding the...
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Arrests after 'incident' sees plane diverted to Stansted Airport
A plane was diverted to Stansted Airport this afternoon after an incident on a Pakistani International Airlines flight from Lahore. READ ALL THE DETAILS ON OUR WEBSITE HERE.
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'Inspirational' Brentwood headteacher on the box again
THE head teacher of Brentwood County High School, Stephen Drew, has landed his own TV series – sending parents and children back to school.Drew found fame in Channel 4's fly-on-the-wall series...
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'It's gone so quickly.' Couple celebrates 20 years at garden centre
A DEDICATED husband and wife team – who communicate to one another at work via walkie-talkies – are celebrating their garden centre's 20th birthday.James and Kate Richmond boasted just £1,000 between...
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Southend Airport teams up with Essex Tourism Awards
THE Essex Tourism & Hospitality Awards are reflective of the Essex tourism and hospitality industries.The awards act as a development opportunity in skills training and professionalism, and play an...
View ArticleObjections to Maldon High Street proposals
CONCERN is growing over proposals for an "overpowering" addition to Maldon High Street.The application for a modern development of five residential houses and retail outlets has led to objections that...
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Football team goes entire season undefeated
BADDOW Spartak Pumas U9s are celebrating a magnificent treble after going a whole season undefeated.The Chelmsford team capped off a superb season last weekend when they lifted the Osea Spring League...
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Teacher spent weeks in agony before disease diagnosis
AN ENGLISH teacher who nearly died on her wedding night from a rare disease is sharing her experience with others after recovering.Shenfield High School's Sarah Thomas, 30, spent six weeks in agony...
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