Alex Dowsett signs new deal with Movistar Team
ALEX Dowsett has signed a new three-year deal with Spanish-based Movistar Team.The 25-year-old has been with the team for two seasons, after his move from Team Sky, but his new deal will see him with...
View ArticleHeroin and crack recovered in drugs gang crackdown across Southend
Dozens of suspects have been arrested during two police operations aimed at cracking down on the supply of class A drugs in Essex.The operations, dubbed Erasure and Booth, were aimed at combating the...
View ArticleBraintree suffer narrow defeat to Enfield Ignatians
Enfield Ignatians...24 Braintree...22 - London Two North EastPLUCKY Braintree produced a much improved performance on their showing a week earlier but ended up losing 24-22 to Enfield Ignatians,...
View ArticleTV preview: Derren Brown in Infamous on Channel 4
Derren Brown's sell-out stage show Infamous gets it first airing tonight on Channel 4.The Bafta-winning illusionist's sell-out stage show was recorded at the Grand Theatre in Leeds during his...
View ArticleFreshers' Week 2014 at Anglia Ruskin and the University of Essex: What's on...
It's coming up to Fresher's Week and nightspots up and down the county are pulling out the stops to make sure students are streaming through their doors.Anglia Ruskin University and the University of...
View ArticleWhat time is Cilla on ITV tonight? Sheridan Smith returns as Sixties' singing...
Sheridan Smith has received plenty of plaudits for her role at Cilla White in the hit new three part ITV biopic - and it now seems the seal of approval from the star herself.The former Blind Date and...
View ArticlePolice helicopter spots man climbing in through open window in Chelmsford
The Essex Police helicopter spotted a man clambering through the window of a flat in Chelmsford yesterday afternoon (September 21).Officers on the ground were called to the scene in Widford Park Place...
View ArticleWhat is the Autumn Equinox and why does it take place?
Summer is now over - it's officialToday saw the Autumn Equinox, a landmark date of the year - and a day after which we can truly say the summer has ended, despite the current decent spell of...
View ArticleDriving ban for man after 'thoughtless' attempt to plough through police road...
A van driver ignored a police roadblock and attempted to drive through it because he feared his children might be involved, a court heard.Francis Casey, 33, was driving his van along Green Lane when he...
View ArticleNew community school in Coggeshall 'would benefit future generations'
A GROUP of residents took to the streets of Coggeshall to protest against plans for a school, shopping centre and 350 new homes.More than 100 members of the Coggeshall Community Action Group marched...
View ArticleChelmsford reveller Alan Bafli jailed for groping young woman as she lay...
A reveller has been locked up for six months after sexually assaulting a young woman as she lay slumped and drunk on a bench close to Chicago's nightclub.Alan Bafli, 29, of Violet Close, Chelmsford,...
View ArticlePatrick, 10, completes his 100k cycle ride for Farleigh Hospice
A TEN-YEAR-OLD boy cycled 62 miles to raise money for Farleigh Hospice at the charity's annual Cycle for Life event.Patrick Frost was one of just 826 riders who between them have pledged to raise...
View ArticleFIFA 15: GAME announces plans for midnight launch
GAME has outlined its plans for the launch of FIFA 15 at midnight this Friday (September 25).The UK retailer will open more than 300 stores for FIFA super-fans to be among the first to get their hands...
View ArticlePaul Grayson believes Essex deserve promotion
HEAD Coach Paul Grayson believes that his Essex side deserve County Championship promotion due to the hard work that they have put in this season.The Eagles start their last four-day game with...
View ArticleWhen does the Ryder Cup start?
THE Ryder Cup is the biggest team event in golf which this year sees the USA and Europe battle it out for the 40th time.The action gets underway on Friday September 26 at the famous Gleneagles Course,...
View ArticleWhat time does Arsenal vs Southampton kick off in the League Cup tonight?
Arsene Wenger will make several changes to his squad for their Capital One Cup third round tie against Southampton tonight.The Gunners will go into the game at the Emirates Stadium buoyed by Saturday's...
View ArticleWho you gonna call? Spoof Essex County Council FoI response refers resident...
It looks like Essex will be in safe hands in the event of a zombie invasion, a viral pandemic or a UFO cluster. The county council has referred a request for information about its plans should there be...
View ArticleBraintree care home investigated by Panorama plans to move 23 residents
The Old Deanery Care Home which was subject to a Panorama investigation has today (September 23) announced plans to move 23 residents following a major review of their services.The care home, in...
View ArticleChelmsford off to winning start after spirited comeback
Chelmsford Men's 1st XI 5Wapping 1st XI 4East Prem AScorers: Harry Rayner (2), Adam Hunter (2), Hugh Fillingham.CHELMSFORD opened their league campaign with an excellent hard fought result at the new...
View ArticleChelmsford ladies heavily beaten by strong East Grinstead side
Chelmsford Ladies 1st XI 0East Grinstead 1st XI 4Investec EHL Conference EastCHELMSFORD'S recent excellent form largely deserted them in this challenging away fixture at one of the league's leading...
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