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Video: Alec Hunter Academy's spoof 'Happy' video 'puts a smile on everyone's...
A Braintree headteacher ensured that his Year 11 students left his academy 'Happy' by recording a hit video which is set to gain national attentionTrevor Lawn, head of Alec Hunter Academy, and his...
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Chelmsford passport official suspended over 'interrogation of gay applicant'
An investigation is under way after a passport official reportedly asked a gay father-of-two intrusive questions about his sexual history during a routine interview while his four-year-old son looked...
View ArticleEssex edge ahead at Colchester against Hampshire
ESSEX edged an intriguing second day at the Colchester Festival in their Championship game against Hampshire. With no play possible on the first day due to rain, the morning had belonged to the Eagles,...
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VIDEO: Watch Chelmsford's lost Tour De France footage
WHEN ITV cut to a commercial break as the Tour de France passed through the county city, they inadvertently upset thousands of proud Chelmsfordians watching or recording the historic event at home.Look...
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Queuing traffic in Chelmsford following three-vehicle Chelmer Road crash
There are long delays on the roads in Chelmsford this evening following a three-vehicle crash in Chelmer Road.The vehicles, including a white Transit van and a Seat, collided in the centre of Chelmer...
View ArticleChelmsford City impress with 5-1 pre-season win over Grays Athletic
A MICHAEL Cheek brace secured a convincing 5-1 pre-season win over Grays Athletic at the Melbourne Stadium. Goals from Leon Redwood, skipper Mark Hughes and Joe Ward sealed the win in a good work-out...
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Alternative Chelmsford bar Asylum closes due to 'severe financial failures'
Alternative bar and gig venue Asylum has closed a little over a year after opening due to "severe financial failures".The nightspot in Viaduct Road, Chelmsford, shut this weekend prompting hoards of...
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ESSEX TRAVEL, July 15
7.12am: There have been no incidents on the road to cause disruption as yet.Traffic is however heavy on the A127 Southend Arterial Road London-bound south of Brentwood.On the railway the 7.30am London...
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Man released on bail over attempted burglary near Moulsham Street
An 18-year-old man has been released on bail on suspicion of attempted burglary after he was caught with the help of a police helicopter.The helicopter was dispatched above Lady Lane at about 11am...
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Pair arrested over Harlow woman's sudden drugs death
Two people have been arrested in connection with the sudden death of a woman at a home in Harlow.Nicola Miles, 47, was found seriously ill inside the home in Brockles Mead shortly before 11pm on...
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Man charged with gun and knife possession over robbery at Co-op in Galleywood
A man is due to appear in court today (July 15) accused of robbing the Co-operative store in Galleywood of a three-figure sum and scratch cards.Robert Downey, 32, of Wordsworth Court, Chelmsford, has...
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Chelmsford commuters face disruption as Townfield Street car park set to...
A key city centre park used by Chelmsford railway station commuters is to close for at least three months for a facelift. Essential maintenance will start at Townfield Street car park next Monday (July...
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Southend Victoria train cancelled after commuter 'headbutted by skinhead'
Detectives want to speak to commuters on the Southend Victoria to Shenfield train - after it was taken out of service on Sunday (July 13) when a man said he was attacked. The 6.15am service was...
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Motorcyclist who 'toppled from bike outside Maldon police station while...
A labourer who police said fell off his motorbike while drunk outside Maldon police station has been disqualified from driving.Matthew Rieseback, 24, of Volwycke Avenue, Maldon, admitted to one count...
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CCTV appeal over Boots Chelmsford skincare product thefts
CCTV images of a man wanted in connection with a series of thefts from Boots in Chelmsford have been released by Essex Police. The last incident took place on July 10 at 11.30am. The suspect selected...
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Four illegal workers arrested at Indian Night in Chelmsford as charity night...
DINERS at a restaurant's charity meal were turned away on Thursday (July 10) after an unexpected visit from immigration officers revealed four workers were employed there illegally.Indian Night, on...
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Jessica Judd to represent GB in European Championships
CHELMSFORD Athletic Club's Jessica Judd has been named in the Great Britain squad for the upcoming European Championships. The squad was named today with a team of 74 athletes to represent Great...
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Witham MP Priti Patel appointed to treasury in reshuffle promotion
Witham MP Priti Patel has been promoted to ministerial ranks in David Cameron's reshuffle of his front bench. She will work alongside Chancellor George Osborne as Exchequer Secretary in her first front...
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Braintree soundly beaten by classy Canaries
WITH pre-season not about results, Braintree Town manager Alan Devonshire will be looking for the positives in his side's 6-1 defeat at the hands of the Championship's Norwich City. A battling display...
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Robert Downey remanded in custody over Galleywood Co-op robbery
A man has been remanded in custody after appearing in Chelmsford Magistrates' Court yesterday (July 15) accused of robbing the Co-operative store in Galleywood of a three-figure sum and scratch...
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