World Cup 2014 Digest: The end of Spain's reign
The World Cup has not been retained since Brazil did it in 1962. And that is a record that will certainly carry on after champions Spain were knocked out after their defeat to Chile. Some of the things...
View ArticleColchester murder: University of Essex student named as Nahid al-Manea
A Saudi Arabian student knifed to death in Colchester has been identified as Nahid Almanea of Woodrow Way, in Colchester. The 31-year-old was living in the area while studying at the University of...
View ArticlePictures: Seven injured after multi-vehicle collision on A12 near Galleywood
THREE people, including two young boys, have been taken to hospital after a five vehicle crash on the A12 between Howe Green and Galleywood. Two ambulances, the hazardous area response team (HART), two...
View ArticleV Festival drug dealing teen handed suspended jail term
A Chelmsford man has walked free from court after admitting selling drugs at V Festval last year. Dione Doyle, 18, of Skinners Lane, admitted at Chelmsford Crown Court on Tuesday (June 17) to one count...
View ArticleArsenal may have to part with World Cup star
AC Milan have reportedly told Arsenal they want World Cup sensation Joel Campbell as a makeweight in any deal for Mario Balotelli. The controversial Italy striker looks to be on his way out of the San...
View ArticleDappy guilty of assaulting man in Chelmsford nightclub Chicagos
RAPPER and former N-Dubz star Dappy has been found guilty of assaulting a man in a Chelmsford nightclub this morning (June 19). See CCTV footage from Chicago's here Dappy, 27, of St Albans,...
View ArticleColchester murder: University of Essex vice-chancellor leads tributes to...
The vice-chancellor of the University of Essex has spoken of the college's shock after this week's Colchester murder victim was named as student Nahid Almanea. Professor Anthony Forster expressed the...
View ArticleVIDEO: See moment former N-Dubz rapper Dappy slapped Chelmsford clubber...
This is the moment rapper and former N-Dubz star Dappy confronted a Chelmsford clubber before slapping him around the face.Scroll down for the video After first posing for photos with two female fans...
View ArticlePICTURED: Last moments of murdered University of Essex student Nahid Almanea...
Police investigating the "brutal and savage" stabbing of Saudi Arabian student Nahid Almanea in Colchester have released CCTV footage of a woman they believe to be the victim. The 31-year-old, who...
View ArticleColchester Nahid Almanea murder: Man, 52, is released from custody
A MAN who was arrested in connection with the murder of Nahid Almanea in Colchester has been released from custody. The man, aged 52, was arrested on Tuesday, however he was today released and has been...
View ArticleWaterside Park freeholders pursued over unpaid maintenance fees
DREAMS of a peaceful hideaway in the Essex countryside have quickly turned to a nightmare for those owning land at Waterside Park, in St Lawrence Bay, after a multinational leisure company took more...
View ArticleBuskers in Chelmsford bid to beat Guinness World Record
MORE than 100 singers serenaded Chelmsford shoppers last Wednesday in an attempt to break the "Largest Busk at Multiple Venues" record. Funky Voices sang from 6pm for more than five minutes outside...
View ArticleCCTV appeal over Anglia Ruskin Spar alcohol theft
This man is wanted in connection with the theft of a box of beers from the Spar close to Anglia Ruskin University in Chelmsford. Essex Police said a suspect walked into the store at around 7.15pm on...
View ArticleMiss Chelmsford aiming to promote inner beauty at national competition
An aspiring model representing Chelmsford in a national beauty pageant wants to challenge the stereotypes such competitions bring. Miss Chelmsford, Sophie-Marie Clarke, will be vying for the title of...
View ArticleThief steals cashback from woman in Chelmer Village ASDA
A MAN is being sought by police after cash was stolen from a supermarket self-service till. At around 5.30pm on Wednesday, May 7 a woman shopping in ASDA's Chelmer Village supermarket in Chelmsford...
View ArticlePolice hunt after man lunges at girl, 13, in Church Street in Dunmow
Police are appealing for people to name a man depicted in an efit image suspected of accosting a 13-year-old girl in Dunmow. The girl, who was from the area, was walking across the recreation ground in...
View ArticleWorld Cup 2014 Digest: England on the brink
As the dust settles on England's latest World Cup loss, the fact they can still qualify still seems to dominate people's thoughts. The saddest thing is that after their two performances so far, I don't...
View ArticleMulti-million pound pledge to fix the worst potholes in Essex
A total of £10million will be set aside by Essex highways chiefs to spend on fixing potholes in the county. Essex County Council will add £5.6million to the£4.4million handed over by the government...
View ArticleEngland fan Carl Wenz denies flirting with Brazilian fan at World Cup
A father-of four snapped talking to a female Brazilian football fan during England's World Cup opener against Italy has denied flirting with her The snap of Carl Wenz was posted on Twitter by spoof...
View ArticleThree key Braintree Town players head for exit door
Centre-back Dean Wells has left Braintree Town for a shot at a Football League career with Stevenage - and two other key Iron men are also heading for the exit door. Wells, who has made 120...
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