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Essex schools set for disruption as teachers stage walkout in pay row
PUPILS and parents alike are set to face disruption across Essex tomorrow as a number of teachers are set to walk out over changes to pay and pensions and concerns about workload - as council workers...
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Chelmsford railway station fatality was woman from Witham
Police have confirmed that a person hit and killed by a train at Chelmsford railway station last night (July 8) was a woman from Witham.The 53-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics...
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Changes in Chelmsford: Picture slideshow shows how the city has developed...
Plenty has changed in Chelmsford over the years - many would argue for the better.But those who yearn for a time gone by would probably be grateful to YouTube user snipercheata, who dug into their...
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Punter from Essex predicts Germany's 7-1 World Cup thrashing of Brazil at...
The world might have looked on in shock as Germany thrashed Brazil in last night's World Cup semi final, but one lucky Essex gambler was quids in.The punter correctly guessed the 7-1 scoreline and...
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Southend stab victim is named by police as Camberwell man Hassan Mohammed
A 24-year-old man who died after he was fatally stabbed in Southend has been named by police.Hassan Mohammed, from Camberwell in south London, was fatally injured during an incident in York Road on...
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Tour De France: One fan's view of the day
I've been a fan of the Tour de France since the days of Stephen Roche and Sean Kelly.I kept watching through the years of Greg LeMond, 'Big Mig' Indurain and Lance Armstrong (Boo!), lulled by a...
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Leaving Burnham Ramblers was a 'massive wrench' says Wilson
KEITH WILSON says he left Burnham Ramblers with a heavy heart, having spent six years at the club. Wilson was club captain and was manager for four years before leaving to become boss at Heybridge...
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Arsenal target in no hurry to decide future after World Cup
COLOMBIAN midfielder Juan Cuadrado says he doesn't know where he will be playing after the World Cup. Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly interested in the 26-year-old who was one of the stars...
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Spurs still in running to sign Belgian
DESPITE strong interest from Liverpool, Tottenham are still hoping to sign Divock Origi. The Reds are believed to be lining up a £10m bid for the Lille striker, but Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is...
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County braced for disruption ahead of industrial strike action
PLANS to minimise the impact of public sector strikes tomorrow (July 10) are in place but the county council has admitted it can't be sure "how and which services will be affected."Teachers, local...
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CCTV appeal after man exposes himself to woman on Liverpool Street train to...
POLICE are hunting a man who exposed himself to a woman on a train as it pulled into Witham before fleeing the station.Police want to speak to the man pictured on CCTV in connection with the...
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Floods as ceiling collapses in Chelmsford's Poundland
Water gushed from the collapsed ceiling of Chelmsford's Poundland this afternoon (July 9). The spectacle was caught on camera by Chelmsford mum Mandy, who was in the shop around 12.30pm with her...
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Former Test cricket stars back England captain Cook
ESSEX'S under-fire England captain Alastair Cook has received strong support from former Test players. Speaking to the Star at the Harlow Town Cricket Club and Lashings charity matches, West Indies...
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Jail for driver Jack Stowers after horror crash with lorry in Tiptree
A MOTORIST has been jailed for 18 months after smashing into a truck at almost 70mph in a 30mph zone, leaving a woman with life-changing injuries.Five other people were hurt, including driver Jack...
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PICTURES: Essex Pride in Central Park, Chelmsford
Thousands of people descended on Central Park for a huge party to celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities and promote equality and diversity in Essex. Reporter Chris Dyer and...
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Bouncers who killed Silver End man Lee Heath have prison terms cut
THREE bouncers convicted of beating a former Silver End man to death outside a German techno club have had their sentences slashed by a judge.Lee Heath, 31, was repeatedly kicked and punched by the...
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Teacher strikes: 106 schools closed or partially closed in Essex
Schools across Essex have closed fully and partially today as teachers strike.Pupils and parents face disruption as teachers walk out over pay and pensions, as well as concerns about work load.39...
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Fire engulfs roof of house in South Woodham Ferrers
A fire tore through the roof of a house in South Woodham Ferrers in the early hours of this morning.Firefighters were called to Cullver Rise at 3.31am to find the roof was 100 per cent alight and...
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Brad Pitt back filming at Hanningfield Reservoir 'and is seen eating £6.35...
Hollywood megastar Brad Pitt is reportedly in town again - filming at the Hanningfield Reservoir. Oh perhaps not. UPDATE: Brad Pitt not filming World War Z sequel at Hanningfield Reservoir The actor...
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Trio arrested over murder of Hassan Mohammed in Southend
Three further arrests have been made in connection with the fatal stabbing of Hassan Mohammed in Southend on Monday (July 7). A 19 year-old man, an 18 year-old man and a 17 year-old boy, all from the...
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