Amy Childs sponsors Kelvedon Hatch under-8s
A YOUTH football team in Kelvedon Hatch is making rival clubs "well jel" (a phrase made famous by TOWIE) with its new star backing.Brentwood celebrity Amy Childs, 22, dropped by to see Kelvedon Hatch...
View ArticleLeona Lewis: All towns should have their town Hopefield
POP princess Leona Lewis has vowed she will always be involved with Hopefield Animal Sanctuary and says her goal is to see a Hopefield in every community.The Bleeding Love singer, who found fame when...
View Article'£100k' billboard revenues missing at Brentwood Borough Council
BRENTWOOD Borough Council has failed to collect as much as £100,000 revenue – after failing to invoice the companies which rent its town centre billboards for at least eight years.The blunder relates...
View ArticleHeartbreak as Billericay couple of 72 years are forced apart
A VETERAN of the Second World War who was evacuated from Dunkirk is fighting to live with his wife of 72 years.George Thompson is facing his toughest challenge as he copes with the tragedy of watching...
View ArticleFire service dispute over Brentwood crewing comes to an end
The long-running industrial dispute between firefighters and managers at Essex Fire and Rescue has been brought to an end following months of detailed negotiations.Fire crews had been at loggerheads...
View ArticleCrowds expected at funeral of Harlow fire death family
Crowds are expected to watch the funeral procession of a Harlow doctor and her five children who were killed in an arson attack on their home. A funeral service will be held at the Harlow Islamic...
View ArticleWant to be famous? Send us your spooky Hallowe'en pictures
BEWARE of things that go bump in the night. Yes, the season of ghouls, ghosts and ghastly goings on is upon once more, and here at the Gazette, we want to know all about your scary celebrations.Whether...
View ArticleVIDEO: Man wanted for sexual assault on teenager in Chelmsford city centre
Police have released CCTV footage showing a man believed to have sexually assaulted a teenager as she walked home following a night out in Chelmsford. The 18-year-old was attacked at around 4.30am on...
View ArticleCars stolen after keys taken in Stondon Massey break-in
Detectives have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to about a burglary in which two vehicles were stolen.Between 5pm and 6.45pm on Friday, September 7 a burglar gained access to a house...
View ArticleHundreds turn out for funeral of crash teens Abbey Parker and Bradley Cooper
HUNDREDS of friends and family filled St Mary's Church in South Woodham Ferrers to say their final farewell to Abbey Parker and Bradley Cooper.The teenage couple were killed on September 16 when their...
View ArticleHutton: St Martin's pupil suspended for 'Sir Jimmy Savile' comment about teacher
A pupil was suspended from St Martin's School in Hutton for likening one of his teachers to the late paedophile Sir Jimmy Savile, who is the subject of an investigation into claims of sexual abuse. The...
View ArticleEssex Police Commissioner candidates - in their own words
THE Essex Chronicle and Anglia Ruskin University are giving Essex citizens the unique chance to quiz candidates before casting their vote in the very first Police and Crime Commissioner election.In 20...
View ArticlePolice investigate rape allegation in Chelmsford city centre
DETECTIVES are investigating a rape allegation after a 19-year-old local woman claimed she was attacked in a Chelmsford city centre carpark in the early hours of this morning.Police have cordened off...
View ArticleSelex 'A' edge difficult clash against Billericay 'A'
PREMIER DIVISIONTOP match of the week was at BAE Selex 'A' with Chris Knight, Paul Sayer and Jon Stokes needing a doubles win to ensure victory over Billericay 'A'.The Billericay team were made up of...
View ArticleThunderous ambitions
CHELMSFORD Chieftains' player/coach Gary Clarke is confident but wary ahead of this Sunday's league game against Milton Keynes Thunder.The Riverside Leisure Centre-based side could be without key...
View Articleboro hand out six of the best
ROMFORD bounced-back from the previous week's disappointing home defeat by putting AFC Sudbury to the sword.Boro had thrown away a two-goal lead at home to Soham Town Rangers to lose 3-2, but there was...
View ArticleBrentwood are on cloud nine
HOCKEY: Brentwood started the match as fast and dominant as always.They opened the scoring when a strong interception from Teale who passed for a typical piercing run from Haynes ending in a ferocious...
View ArticleSuper Stephen's completes hat-trick in terrific week
MALDON 'A's Paul Stephens produced the stand-out performance of the week in the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League first division.Former Brentwood Men's Singles Champion Stephens scored a...
View ArticleBig cash boost for Braintree with cup game on television
THIS week's FA Cup First Round draw has, as usual, thrown up some interesting ties on Saturday week proving again that it remains the most exciting cup competition around.It's the day when the smaller...
View ArticleIron lady in seventh spot
ATHLETICS: A Chelmsford triathlete has pulled off a remarkable feat by coming home seventh in her age group in the famous Hawaii Kona Ironman Race.Melissa Dowell, who trains with the Braintree-based...
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