University of Essex student Hannah Witheridge killed on Thailand resort
A University of Essex student has been killed in an attack on a beach in Thailand.Hannah Witheridge, 23, was attacked on the island of Koh Tao. Her body was found alongside David Miller, 24. from...
View ArticleNew Braintree Sainsbury's 'could spell doom for housing plan'
A SUCCESSFUL appeal by Sainsbury's against the council's decision to turn down a new superstore could affect the housing make-up in the town, according to the authority's leader.A new store proposed by...
View ArticleLeo, 3, living the dream in jet-themed bedroom after IKEA contest
MOST three-year-old boys can only dream of having an aeroplane-themed bedroom with a jet as a bed.But that's going to be a reality for Leo Fairhall after he and his uncle, seven-year-old Charlie Davis,...
View Article'One day I was fine, the next I needed a wheelchair': Chelmsford mum Jo...
A MOTHER suddenly struck down with a debilitating neurological disease, who now needs a wheelchair to get around, waited a year to be diagnosed.Jo Pawley, 32, of Newlands Spring, Chelmsford, was...
View ArticleMet Office weather warning issued for Essex over fog
ESSEX has been issued with a yellow weather warning after thick fog descended on the county last night.But the region could see above-average September temperatures today after the early morning fog...
View ArticleMurdered Maria Stubbings was 'a pillar of strength', her brother tells...
The brother of a woman strangled by her ex-boyfriend has told an inquest how his murdered sister was his "shining light".Maria Stubbings, 50, was throttled with a dog lead by Marc Chivers at her home...
View ArticleManhunt for British backpacker over murder of Hannah Witheridge and David...
Thai police investigating the brutal murder of two British students on the paradise island of Koh Toa are believed to be hunting for a British backpacker who may have been befriended the pair.The...
View ArticleWhat channel is Arsenal vs Dortmund on tonight?
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger goes into his side's first game of the Champions League against Borussia Dortmund at the Signal Iduna Park with just three fit first choice defenders.Calum Chambers is a...
View ArticleScottish independence referendum: What time will the result be announced?
After weeks of campaigning, led by SNP leader and first minister Alex Salmond, and Better Together leader Alastair Darling, the results of the Scottish independence referendum will be announced on...
View ArticleVIDEO: On-the-run burglary suspect Luke Wall rammed two police cars on the...
A suspected burglar on the run from Essex Police with his girlfriend has been caught on video ramming two police vehicles.Valuables worth more than £500,000 are thought to have been taken by Luke Wall,...
View ArticleTravelodge 'sorry' after armed police call out to Army & Navy Chelmsford hotel
A stand-off at the Travelodge in Chelmsford which saw armed police called to the hotel turned out to be a hoax.Essex Police said its officers dashed to the premises on Parkway, at the Army & Navy...
View ArticleChelmsford Ladies start new season with hard-fought draw
Chelmsford Ladies 1st XI - 1St. Albans 1st XI - 1Investec EHL Conference EastScorers: Bryony PipeCHELMSFORD fought hard and dominated much of this exciting match and whilst a point is welcomed, it...
View ArticleEssex wrap up Leicestershire Championship victory within two days
ESSEX won within two days for the second time in a row as they beat Leicestershire by an innings and 79 runs at Grace Road.James Foster enjoyed back-to-back centuries to guide the Eagles to 334, before...
View ArticleHeybridge Swifts still winless at home after AFC Sudbury defeat
HEYBRIDGE Swifts are still to win at Scraley Road in the Ryman One North this season as they were beaten 3-2 by AFC Sudbury.Neil Richmond's brace for Swifts were not enough as Ryan Hervel, Aryton Coley...
View ArticleBack from the brink: Alice White takes on Tough Mudder for Mind
JUST a year ago, 18-year-old Alice White was hospitalised for mental health issues.After spending nine months in a psychiatric unit, which helped save her life, today she is training for one of the...
View ArticleGardeners celebrate 100 years of St Giles Hospital in Bicknacre
THE site of a former hospital building established at the beginning of the First World War is celebrating its 100 year anniversary.St Giles Hospital in Bicknacre is now home to the St Giles supported...
View ArticleBritish man questioned over murders of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller on...
A British man has been questioned in relation to the murders of two UK backpackers in Thailand - one of whom attended the University of Essex.The semi-naked bodies of Essex student Hannah Witheridge,...
View ArticleLatest polls show "No" has slight advantage ahead of final day of Scottish...
As both sides in the Scottish referendum debate make their final push for votes on the last day of campaigning, the latest polls show "No" has a slight advantage.The results of three new polls were...
View ArticleEssex set to reach highs of 25C this week
Don't put the barbecue away just yet. Summer may be over but the weather in Essex is showing no signs of cooling down as we head for the weekend.Mornings will be dominated by cloud and fog but this...
View ArticleColchester United fold to 3-2 defeat against Sheffield United
TONY HUMES' first home game in charge ended in an agonising 3-2 defeat to Sheffield United.The U's were two goals up with 13 minutes left but conceded three goals in a crazy five minute spell late...
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