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Officers who stopped human fireball on Essex petrol station forecourt win...
A PAIR of officers who helped extinguish a man who had set himself on fire at an Essex petrol station have won a prestigious police bravery award. As the man soaked himself in flammable liquid and...
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Missing man from Hertfordshire could be in Braintree area
Police are appealing to the public for their help in finding a missing man from East Herts who may be in the Braintree area of Essex.Officers want to trace Shaun Felstead, 37, from Anstey, after...
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Woman in court accused of hiding attempted murder suspect
A woman will appear in court this morning (October 17) accused of knowingly hiding a man wanted for attempted murder at her home.Tina Smith, 53, is alleged to have hidden 51-year-old Gary Jeakins, of...
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Poor sales lead to Sugar Puffs re-branding
A CEREAL that has a place in many a childhood memory, Sugar Puffs, is to be re-branded and renamed under plans to boost plummeting sales. Following customer concerns over sugar content, owner Halo...
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Chelmsford Marathon 2014: Road closures and diversions
The highly anticipated Chelmsford Marathon, in aid of J's Hospice will take place this Sunday October 19, taking in Chelmsford's parks, but how will the route the competitors take affect your...
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Up to 29% of children living in poverty in Chelmsford
UP TO 29% of children are living in poverty in Chelmsford, according to figures released this month by the End Child Poverty campaign. According to the data the highest levels of child poverty in the...
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When is I'm a Celebrity back on? New Wizard of Oz themed trailer to be aired...
Tom Daley, Tulisa and Gemma Collins are among the names to be linked with an appearance on the annual event that is I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here.ITV is set to screen a special Wizard of Oz style...
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Chelmsford-born artist Grayson Perry hosts new Channel 4 show asking 'Who are...
Former KEGS student Grayson Perry CBE hosted Channel 4's new primetime show "Who are you?" which aired last night (October 22) for the first time.The artist, sculptor and winner of the 2003 Turner...
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What time does Real Madrid vs Barcelona kick off and what channel is it on?
Real Madrid will renew their fierce rivalry with Barcelona in the ever eaglery awaited El Clasico La Liga derby on Saturday.The reigning champions go into the day buoyed by their comprehensive 3-0 win...
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Pair jailed after deaf and blind man hurled onto track at Chelmsford railway...
Two men have been locked up for their part in a horrifying attack on a registered blind man and his brother at Chelmsford railway station.The 31-year-old victim was attacked on the platform, while...
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When do the clocks change in October? 8 things you might not know about...
Now we know it's nearly winter. The clocks are due to go back on Sunday, October 26, at 2am, giving us all an extra hour in bed.But it will see the evenings get considerably longer. So what's behind...
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Sir David Attenborough returns to BBC1 with Life Story tonight: See the trailer
Another landmark natural history show from Sir David Attenborough and the BBC will air tonight with the legendary naturalist travelling to South Africa.Meercats are the focus of the first episode of...
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Kimble says Witham are ready for biggest game in club's history
GARRY KIMBLE has declared his Witham Town team will be ready to go for the "biggest game in the club's history" on Saturday.Town welcome Conference South side Weston-super-Mare to Spa Road for the FA...
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Alvin Stardust dead: Singer dies following short illness
Singer Alvin Stardust has died following a short illness, his spokesman said.The 72-year-old former glam rock star and legend, who was active with voluntary work in Essex, was diagnosed with prostate...
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Chelmsford man arrested over alleged EuroMillions lottery tickets theft
A man has been arrested in connection with the alleged theft of EuroMillions lottery tickets from Martins convenience store in Melbourne.A man handed himself into Chelmsford police station in New...
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Taco Bell given go-ahead to open in Chelmsford
AMERICAN fast food restaurant Taco Bell has been given the green light to open in Chelmsford. The Tex-Mex chain has been given permission by the city council this week to set up shop at 213 Moulsham...
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A12 partially closed after serious two-vehicle collision
Motorists on the A12 have been warned to expect rush hour delays after a serious collision between J21 and j22East of England Ambulance Service said a man in his 30s was taken to Broomfield Hospital in...
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Meet the faces of Essex: Winners of our beauty contest are revealed
A BAKER turned designer beauty consultant who transformed his image after being teased has been crowned the men's Essex Face 2014.Terry Mounsey, 28, of Chelmsford, and female winner Natasha Deeth, 25,...
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Hundreds gather to mourn inspirational 'Lockey' as £2k is raised in his memory
HUNDREDS of people flocked to Burnham-on-Crouch to pay their respects at a moving and uplifting tribute to "inspirational" Laughlin Whiteley.More than £2,000 was raised for charity in his name as...
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Drunk man lay down in road in shape of a starfish because learners drove him...
A DRUNKEN man lay down in the road to stop a learner driver passing after years of torment from rookie motorists practising on his street.Michael Sawyer, 39, of Kings Road, Chelmsford, admitted losing...
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