Police officers 'assaulted while attempting to arrest naked man in Colchester'
Two police officers received minor injuries while attempting to arrest a man reportedly seen walking naked in Colchester. Officers were called to St Peter's Street shortly before 11am today (June 2)...
View ArticleDuo arrested in connection with James Attfield murder probe
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of James Attfield. The two men, both aged 33, have also been detained on suspicion of involvement in relation to an incident of grievous bodily...
View ArticleAlex Dowsett smashes national cycling record
GREAT Baddow cyclist Alex Dowsett smashed the national competition record over ten miles on Saturday afternoon. Riding at an average speed of just under 35mph, Dowsett's record breaking ride took place...
View ArticleThief asked to use toilet in Mirabella Beauty Salon in Chelmsford before...
A THIEF deceived employees at a Chelmsford beauty salon by asking to use their toilet, before using the opportunity to swipe phones, cards and cash from their staffroom. During the incident at around...
View ArticleIn pictures: Big Sing event at Civic Theatre in Chelmsford
TEENAGERS, pensioners, and everything in between performed to a sell-out audience to celebrate a burgeoning community choir movement.The BIG Sing's BIG Fest saw 500 people across 21 choirs come...
View ArticleA12 between Hatfield Peverel and Witham blocked after accident between two...
AN accident involving two cars and two lorries has blocked the A12 westbound this morning. The accident happended at around 7am between junction 21, with the B1389 at Witham south and junction 20a, at...
View ArticleWoman cut from car after three vehicle accident on A12 near Witham
FIREFIGHTERS cut a woman from a car after she was trapped following a crash involving three vehicles on the A12 this morning. The incident happened at around 7.30am between the junction with Witham...
View ArticleLloyds Bank in Chelmsford closes 24-hour lobby after homeless accused of...
Lloyds Bank has said there are no plans to re-open the 24-hour cash machine lobby at its branch in Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, one month after it closed out of hours due to "safety concerns". Street...
View ArticleAnglia Ruskin University 'most complained about in the UK'
Anglia Ruskin attracted the most complaints from its students last year, when compared to other universities in the UK, according to a report. A Freedom of Information request for BBC Radio 4's File on...
View ArticleMatthew Rogers admits to masturbating at Chelmsford Library and Bunny Walks...
A MAN has admitted to performing sex acts in Chelmsford Library and the Bunny Walks footpaths on separate occasions. Matthew Rogers, of Wingrove Court, Broomfield appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court...
View ArticleCressing Temple Barns Country Show brings in the crowds
From performing dogs and birds of prey to strong cheeses and meaty pies, the Cressing Temple Barns Country Show saw thousands turn out over the weekend. With something for everyone the show featured...
View ArticleArsenal make approach for France goalkeeper
Arsenal have made contact with St Etienne goalkeeper Stephane Ruffier. French news outlet But have said that the Gunners are among five clubs in the hunt for the 27-year-old France international. The...
View Article'Thief stole sweets for young child' from Mr Simms in Chelmsford
Police want to identify the woman pictured above in connection with theft from Mr Simms sweet shop in Chelmsford. A woman reportedly went into the store on Springfield Road, with by a young child,...
View ArticleLee Harding looking to Braintree Town future
AFTER the most successful season in Braintree Town history, chairman Lee Harding admitted that they must now look to the future. The Iron finished sixth in the Conference Premier, just three points off...
View ArticleTop 11 favourite fairytales of Essex revealed
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs has been names Essex's favourite fairytale in a recent survey. We all remember the cackling queen in this fairytale, who has been named the scariest fairytale character...
View ArticlePair to face no further action over incident at Tesco near Army & Navy
Two people who were arrested and later bailed after a man was seriously injured in an attack in April will face no further police action. A 25-year-old man and 22-year-old woman were initially arrested...
View ArticleMan arrested over alleged Chelmsford taxi robbery
A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of robbing a taxi driver. A 34-year-old male driver claims he picked up a man from Baddow Road in Chelmsford in the early hours of Saturday, April 19....
View ArticleTour de France: Big screen to be set up in Admirals Park in Chelmsford
The team tasked with maximising the Tour de France's benefit to Essex says it is well prepared to host the event. Monday, July 7 will see the county close off more roads than it has for any other...
View ArticleAli Karimi denies threatening man with scissors at barbers in Duke Street,...
A man has denied threatening another person with a pair of scissors and unlawful wounding at a Chelmsford barbers. Ali Karimi, 38, of Duke Street, Chelmsford, is alleged to have threatened a person...
View Article'Give and take' behind 70 happy years of married bliss for Hatfield Peverel...
"I WAS walking down the street, he caught up with me and said, 'do you know war has been declared?' and I said 'no' and he ended up walking me home," recalls Winifred Valentine, 90.Now, more than 75...
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