Charlie Henry: Dean Holdsworth 'will get it right' at Chelmsford City
WINGER Charlie Henry has called on Chelmsford City fans to stick with their new-look side – insisting manager Dean Holdsworth "will get it right".The Clarets sit third from bottom of the Conference...
View ArticleSchoolgirls complete a hat-trick of crowns
SHENFIELD School are celebrating a hat-trick of county cricket champions after two of their girls' teams triumphed in their finals.The U17 boys were already champions after their win over Saffron...
View ArticleBrentwood boss can't call on his reserves
LES WHITTON admits it is frustrating to have to try out new players in competitive action as he looks to shape his Brentwood Town squad.Without a second-string side, Whitton has to throw new players...
View ArticleBillericay boss Edwards slams "pathetic" critics
BILLERICAY Town manager Craig Edwards is baffled at criticism being levelled at his new-look side.The Blues made it four wins in five games on Monday night with a 2-1 win at Hendon in what Edwards...
View ArticleStreetlight switch off to blame? Two men sought over 37 burglaries
STRIDING down a quiet Springfield road in broad daylight, these two young men are being sought by police to answer questions about 37 Chelmsford burglaries.The victims include a man who shouted at and...
View ArticleWill your area get superfast broadband in Essex rollout?
SUPERFAST broadband will be rolled out across Essex as part of a new plan from the council to improve connections.See below for the full map Funded by Essex County Council, the government's BDUK...
View ArticlePro-cannabis event fails to draw crowds
A PRO-CANNABIS picnic held in an Essex park turned into an impromptu medical consultation session when residents turned out to ask if the drug can help their ailments.The Essex Cannabis Community...
View ArticlePICTURES: Runners take to streets to help out Kenyan orphans
KENYAN children's charity Arise and Shine has expressed its gratitude to more than 200 runners and well-wishers who took to the lanes of Stock on Saturday.The event, in its fifth year, attracted more...
View ArticleLibrary celebrates 50 years with trip back in time
SUMMER tunes, special portraits, storytelling and a tea party marked the 50th anniversary of Wickford library.The celebration saw a performance by Wickford Junior School Choir at the Market Road...
View ArticleBiker conquers Isle of Man TT on charity ride in wife's memory
A FORMER Ingrave resident has found a novel way of combining his hobby with fundraising for the hospice that cared for his wife before she died of breast cancer.David Bardwell took a vintage motorcycle...
View ArticleEx-Tottenham Hotspur manager Peter Shreeves to open new football pitches
A STATE-OF-THE-ART football facility for the community will kick-start its career in North Weald on Saturday.Plans for the five-a-side pitch and function room – boasting Sky Sports and a seven-foot HD...
View ArticleStrictly Come Dancing exercise fever arrives in Essex
STRICTLY fever has arrived in Essex with the launch of a gym class inspired by the classic dances featured on the show.Stock Brook Country Club, near Billericay, added Fit Steps to its class timetable...
View ArticleWill Sam Callahan re-light Gary Barlow's fire on X Factor?
DESPITE harsh criticism from the judges following his own interpretation of a disco classic, Essex boy Sam Callahan has once again sailed through the live shows, taking him one step closer to the X...
View ArticlePlans to paint dog mess pink in bid to shame offenders
AN ARMY of dog walkers armed with luminous pink paint to spray dog mess could be deployed by Braintree District Council.The proposal comes after the authority featured on an episode of BBC current...
View ArticlePICTURED: Images released of proposed new £2.4 million swimming pool for...
THESE images show what the £2.4 million transformation of Wickford Swimming Pool will look like if the planning application submitted to Basildon Council is accepted.This application follows the...
View ArticleThe Moulsham Street hairdressers styling X Factor stars
TWO hairdressers from Chelmsford are having the time of their lives – styling hair for X Factor contestants.Zoe and Nathan Jasztal, both 36, own the Silhouette du Barry salon in Moulsham Street.But...
View ArticleJobs axed as Chelmsford DVLA office closes after 50 years
CHELMSFORD'S DVLA office has shut after nearly 40 years in the city, leaving 55 people without jobs.The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency office, in Hoffmanns Way, has closed – as will the 39 other...
View ArticleExperts flooded with concerns over Maldon water levels
THE people of Maldon turned out in force to voice their concerns about flooding at the first events of their kind in the town.The events, hosted by Maldon District Council and Essex County Council,...
View ArticleFacebook views wanted on new Tesco collection point in Great Notley
TESCO plans to build a new collection point at its Great Notley superstore.The proposal will feature a new collection pod and canopy where customers will be able to drive in and collect items they have...
View ArticleOriginal art displayed in Brentwood Library exhibition
AN EXHIBITION showcasing prints, paintings and drawings by a group of amateur artists can be enjoyed in Brentwood.The display held at Brentwood Library presents work from the Brentwood Art Society and...
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