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Tour de France: Roxwell in pictures
Roads decorated with coloured chalk, bunting strung up along the roofs and even a penny farthing or two - Roxwell pulled out all the stops to welcome the Tour de France today (Monday). Thousands...
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Your pictures from the Tour de France as cyclists rode through Chelmsford
The attention might have been on the cyclists as stage three took in Essex, but for many along the route it was a chance to become part of the action.Thousands lined the streets of Chelmsford to greet...
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Retiring Maldon Primary School teacher Shelley Clark set for new chapter
A TEACHER who has educated the children of Maldon for 26 years will retire this summer.Inclusion manager Shelley Clark, 60, of Burnham has had a 39-year career as a teacher and has taught at Maldon...
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Essex travel: Tuesday, July 8
Morning all - welcome to Tuesday. You know the drill - boil kettle, tea bag in, water, milk then a spoonful of sugar. Humanity is restored. It may also be, however, to know that there appear to be few...
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Survey to test the water on Chelmsford traffic levels
CHELMSFORD drivers and commuters will be asked how traffic levels could be better managed in the city from today.The initiative, which will last for two-and-a-half weeks and has been rolled out this...
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Chelmsford City snap up former West Ham youngster
Former West Ham defender Robert Girdlestone has agreed to join Chelmsford City. The Hammers released the 18-year-old this summer, but has signed on with the Clarets to play at Melbourne Stadium this...
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Murder investigation under way after man stabbed to death in Southend
Six men have been arrested after a man was fatally stabbed in Southend.A murder investigation is under way following the incident, which took place in York Road at around 7pm yesterday (July 7). The...
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Passenger accused of handbag theft after being punched and kicked by group of...
A rail commuter was attacked by six women wearing mini-skirts who burst out of a train toilet after he tried to force the door open.The 54-year-old victim tried to use the facility on the 10.45pm train...
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Chelmsford add Grays Athletic to pre-season list
CHELMSFORD CITY have announced that they will host Grays Athletic in a pre-season friendly on Monday July 14. Kick off will be at 7:45pm at the Melbourne Stadium with ticket prices: Adults - £7...
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Tour de France 2014: Eye-catching pictures from the Essex route
The cyclists might have left the area, the barriers packed away and the road closures a distant inconvenience. But for many the Tour de France provided them with moments that will live long in the...
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Five years jail for homeless man who beat carpark attendant with wooden plank...
A HOMELESS man who beat a carpark attendant with a wooden stave and stole £2,000 in cash has been jailed for five years thanks to DNA evidence on his weapon.Peter Dalton of no fixed abode, but last...
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Davis: Deano will be missed
BRAINTREE Town skipper Kenny Davis believes that Dean Wells will be a big loss to the Iron for next season. After an impressive season last year, Wells has earned himself a dream move to the Football...
View ArticleWhat time does Germany vs Brazil kick off in the World Cup semi-final
Germany will play Brazil this evening in an eagerly awaited World Cup semi final clash. The two teams, who were among the favourites to win the trophy before the tournament even kicked off, will kick...
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Former Braintree Town striker signs for Colchester United
FORMER Braintree Town striker Dan Holman has signed for Colchester United. Holman, who was the Iron's leading goalscorer last season with 13, turned down a new deal at the Amlin Stedium and was on...
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Ramblers boss Wilson named new Heybridge Swifts manager
BURNHAM Ramblers boss Keith Wilson has been named the new manager at Heybridge Swifts. Wilson has been with Ramblers for six years and was manager for four, leading them to promotion to the Ryman...
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Delays after person hit by train at Chelmsford railway station
A person has been hit and reportedly killed by a train at Chelmsford station tonight. All lines are currently blocked and delays of up to 60 minutes are expected, according to Greater Anglia. A tweet...
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Teenagers remain in custody after Southend stabbing
Six teenagers remain in custody after they were arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing in Southend on Monday night. The suspects, aged between 17 and 19 from the Southend, London, and Basildon,...
View ArticleNik Nak's Weekly Teaser — 9th July, 2014: Anyone for Tennis?
Strawberries? Check. Cream? Check. Andy Murray, out early? Check. Now … Ten questions? Love 'em … !Questions.Q1)9th July saw the first championships played at Wimbledon: in which year of...
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Death at Chelmsford railway station declared 'non-suspicious'
The death of a person struck by a train at Chelmsford railway station yesterday (July 8) is non-suspicious, British Transport Police have said. BTP and Essex Police officers, were called to the line to...
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Tour de France 2014: A Q&A with one of its biggest fans
The thrills and spills of the Tour de France will remain long in the memory for those lucky enough to line the route on Monday.Take a look back at all the action and pictures hereCycling historian...
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