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Five-car A12 crash halts commuters
A car crash on the A12 motorway involving five vehicles has caused severe commuter delays this morning (June 5). The collision happened near junction 20B at Hatfield Peverel heading London bound. The...
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Police helicopter called to Chelmsford after 'stolen' Peugeot spotted by...
Two men were arrested after the police helicopter was dispatched above Chelmsford to help track suspects who drove off in a suspected stolen car. Officers spotted the yellow Peugeot 106 on the A138...
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Essex star James Foster misses out on England Test call
Essex captain James Foster has missed out on a spot in the England squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka. Some stunning glovework and excellent batting in the early stages of the season had seen...
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Work to protect Chelmsford homes from flooding begins
WORK to protect more than 1,200 homes and businesses in Chelmsford from flooding has begun. The measures contained in the Chelmsford Flood Alleviation Scheme includes work at Margaretting such as...
View ArticleArsenal plot move to make French wonderkid the next Anelka
Arsenal have made a bid for highly-rated French teenager Kingsley Coman. The 17-year-old PSG winger has snubbed a new contract at the French giants and could be available. The move would echo the deal...
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Chelmsford man allegedly stabbed in Great Baddow 'failed to notice injury...
A 22-year-old Chelmsford man claims he was robbed before being rushed to hospital with stab wounds. The victim claims he was injured by an implement between 1.30am and 2.30am on Friday, May 30, on...
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Essex firefighters to go on strike for 24 hours in pensions dispute
ESSEX firefighters are set to strike for 24 hours later this month in a continuing dispute over pensions. Members of the Fire Brigades Union are set to stop work between 9am next Thursday to 9am Friday...
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Baby poisoning cases spread to two Essex hospitals
Two new cases of babies being diagnosed with blood poisoning from a suspected contaminated drip could emerge at two Essex hospitals. Public Health England said it was awaiting confirmation after...
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Chelmsford man Wesley Roche ran illegal skin piercing business from home
A MAN who ran an illegal skin piercing business from his home has been fined for the rogue operation. Wesley Roche, 36, of Meon Close, Chelmsford, was found guilty on Monday at Chelmsford Magistrates'...
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Almost 70 per cent of Essex parents say today's fairy tales 'too sanitised'
Almost 70 per cent of Essex parents believe that today's fairy tales are 'too sanitised', according to an education company survey. Explore Learning, which provides English and maths tuition in 90...
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EDL thug Dean Kenney admits part in 2,000 strong battle with police
A RIGHT WING thug who boasted of contaminating supermarket Halal chicken with bacon has admitted in court to committing violent disorder at a 2,000-strong English Defence League rally.Dean Kenney, 41,...
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Couple calls time on ex-CAMRA pub of the year The Wheatsheaf in Writtle after...
A DEVOTED couple who run what is arguably one of the country's top real ale pubs are retiring after 16 years in Writtle.Tony and Barbara O'Boyle, both 65, waved an emotional farewell to their regulars...
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Delays after double-accident on London-bound A12
AN ACCIDENT involving three vehicles is causing a build-up of traffic on the London-bound A12 between Three Mile Hill and Ingatestone. This has led to the carrigeway becoming partially blocked which...
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Policeman arrested following allegation of sex offence
A POLICE officer has been arrested following an allegation of a sexual offence. The unnamed officer was arrested on May 8 as part of ongoing investigations into the accusation. Essex Police have...
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10 great pubs and other places to watch the World Cup in Chelmsford
You might not have funds to jet off to Brazil, but you can still experience the best of the action from World Cup right here in Chelmsford it seems. Venues in and around the city will fling open their...
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Essex Eagles welcome back quartet for Surrey trip
Essex Eagles will be able to call upon four key players for tonight's game with Surrey at the Oval. Ryan ten Doeschate is back to lead the team for the first time after his IPL exertions, while Ravi...
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Solicitors in Essex call on people to dress as fairies in charity...
A FIRM of solicitors is reminding people in Colchester to don their tutus, fairy wings and wands for a charity world record attempt this month. Kerseys solicitors, which has an appointment office in...
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'Remembrance Square' named to commemorate those on D-Day 70th anniversary
A SQUARE in Chelmsford was renamed this morning to commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day – and Armed Forces members past and present. The square outside the library, which was previously called...
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Benefit cheat Janet Curtis was caught skiing in Florida while she claimed £140k
A benefit cheat from Essex was caught skiing in Florida despite claiming that rheumatoid arthritis meant she was unable to walk more than two or three metres. Janet Curtis, of Clacton, fleeced the...
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VIDEO: Amazing D-Day art on Normandy beaches
ARTISTS Jamie Wardley and Andy Moss include a team of international volunteers to help complete 9,000 fallen figures, raked in the sand to create a massive monotone image. The Fallen are without...
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