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PICTURES: The Essex babies sharing a birthdate with the new prince
The eyes of the world might have been on St Mary's Hospital in London over the past three days but some happy new parents had their own hands full. As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcomed a new...
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Glenn Poole expects Dagenham & Redbridge to provide a stern test for Billericay
BILLERICAY Town captain Glenn Poole is relishing the chance to take on Football League opposition when Dagenham & Redbridge visit New Lodge tonight.The SkyBet League Two side will be the fifth...
View ArticleBrentwood Town geared up for tough start
LES WHITTON believes his side's tricky opening-day fixture may well play into their hands.Brentwood Town will kick off the Ryman League Division One North campaign on August 10 with a trip to face...
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School revamp to meet pupil increase
A £4.5 MILLION revamp of Brentwood's newest school is underway this summer holiday, in preparation for a large increase in pupil numbers.Becket Keys CofE School, in Sawyers Hall Lane, will more than...
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'Lessons need to be learnt' at Basildon Hospital
AFTER a damning report examining its historically high death rates, Basildon Hospital has been placed under special measures and a programme of improvement has begun.The hospital was one of 11 of the...
View ArticleNorth Weald Golf Club's facilities are upgraded
GOLF: North Weald Golf Club is continuing to expand after proudly showing off their brand new club car buggy fleet. Along with this significant investment, course improvements have been made over the...
View ArticleBurford-Fuller toughs out his misfortunes
ANOTHER fast and furious weekend of racing helped Alexander Burford-Fuller further enhance his reputation as one of the finds of the season.The 13-year-old from Hutton is shining in his first season in...
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Brentwood bully boys pitch it short
BRENTWOOD thrashed erstwhile leaders Chingford by ten wickets in the Shepherd Neame Essex Premier League, but the victory was overshadowed by a nasty blow Chingford captain Ben Macgregor took to the...
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Exposed: The Brentwood hotel room used for sex parties
A SEX worker has been holding X-rated parties from a Brentwood hotel. An undercover investigation by the Gazette can reveal how two such parties took place on Friday evening at the Holiday Inn, Brook...
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Delightful dances and fancy flowers at Ingrave Flower Festival
COLOURFUL horticultural displays and delightful dancing were the order of the day at the Ingrave Flower Festival on Saturday.The event, held at Ingrave Johnstone Primary School, in Brentwood Road,...
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Confusion reigns in Crossrail car park row
THE leader of Brentwood Borough Council has been accused of dressing up a Conservative party plan to build a new car park in Shenfield as official council policy – although she claims her opponents...
View ArticleChelmsford Chieftans unveil new fixture list
CHELMSFORD Chieftains' fixtures for the 2013-14 season have been unveiled. Plans are afoot for a couple of pre-season games in September but otherwise it all faces off on September 14 with a...
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Owner admits neglect after cats starved to death
A WOMAN who abandoned four cats for more than a month in squalid conditions until they starved to death has pleaded guilty to neglect. Toni Wilson, 37, admitted three counts of causing animal suffering...
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Jaik Mickleburgh can be England's Lion King
PAUL GRAYSON has tipped in-form batsman Jaik Mickleburgh to push for England Lions selection this winter after his career-best innings last week.The 23-year-old hit a brilliant 243 as Essex trounced...
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Mechanic followed woman in car and raped her
A ROMFORD man has been found guilty of raping and assaulting a vulnerable young woman.Nabeel Ahmed, a 24-year-old mechanic of Chadwell Heath Lane, targeted the woman, who was 18 at the time, when he...
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Sunstroke call outs prompt heatwave warning
PARAMEDICS are sending out a stark sun-related warning to Essex and beyond after they rushed to more than 25 people suffering from the heat last week.Since Monday the East of England Ambulance Service...
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Chelmsford-born cyclist Ian Stannard savours Froome's Tour win
CHELMSFORD-BORN Ian Stannard (Sky Procycling) became the first rider from Essex to finish the world's biggest – and toughest – annual sporting event when he crossed the finishing line of the 100th...
View ArticleMcLean strikes Euro gold
CHELMSFORD Athletics Club is celebrating another fantastic success for one of its young female athletes after Hayley McLean won gold at the European Junior Championships.The 18-year-old was one of the...
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Dean Holdsworth looking to bolster Chelmsford City squad
CHELMSFORD CITY manager Dean Holdsworth is continuing to look at bolstering his squad after tasting victory for the first time by beating his former club Redbridge.The Clarets – who are without a...
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Hundreds take part in annual Maldon Traithlon
HUNDREDS of competitors run, swam and cycled a total of more than 50km at the annual Maldon Triathlon, held at the Promenade Park on Sunday.A mix of those doing it for charity and those doing it for...
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