Pearman's late penalty salvages point for Heybridge Swifts
JOE PEARMAN'S late penalty salvaged a point for Heybridge Swifts as they played out a 1-1 draw with Thamesmead Town on Saturday.Tyrus Gordon-Young put the visitors ahead in the 14th minute at Scraley...
View ArticleAlton Towers ride rejection spurred 19-stone Witham woman to shed the pounds
A WITHAM slimmer who successfully shed an impressive eight stone in two years, was driven to reach the milestone after being rejected from a ride at Alton Towers.Louise Weller, 24, went from tipping...
View ArticleMixed weekend for Chelmsford Ladies in both league and cup
A STRONG and determined performance by Chelmsford Ladies secured a valuable 1-1 away point at Wimbledon, after the home side took the lead after less than two minutes on the clock.Undaunted by the...
View ArticleRotherham United recall Tony Thompson from Chelmsford City
CHELMSFORD CITY'S loanee goalkeeper Tony Thompson has been recalled from his month's loan by parent club Rotherham United.The Millers have taken back the 20-year-old after loaning out another...
View Article12 memorable pictures from Remembrance Sunday in Essex
Hundreds lined the streets of Essex yesterday to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in conflicts past and presentWell-wishers and members of public fell silent at parades and services...
View ArticleWhat are you doing to raise cash for Children in Need?
ARE you baking up a storm in the kitchen for a cake sale, dancing in your onesie, or taking a dip in a bath of baked beans? With just a few days left until Children in Need airs on our screens we want...
View ArticleGolden ticket giveaway as Chelmsford gears up for Christmas shopping
ONE lucky shopper will be able to tick a gift off their Christmas list in the next few weeks as part of the city's Golden Ticket giveaway.Just under a month before crowds descend on the city centre for...
View ArticleTesco worker changes pizza topping to mark Remembrance Day
A worker at Tesco got into the Remembrance Day spirit by rearranging the toppings on a pizza at the deli counter. This picture, taken today at a branch of the supermarket, was posted on Twitter and...
View ArticleLast-minute own-goal denies Burnham Ramblers victory over Barkingside
BURNHAM RAMBLERS suffered heartbreak on Saturday after conceding a last-minute own-goal to draw 3-3 with Barkingside.Ramblers took the lead in the first minute with Liam Burgess seeing the keeper off...
View ArticleWitham man arrested as pensioner remains in critical condition after zebra...
A WITHAM man has been arrested after a pensioner was run over whilst on a zebra crossing.The 31-year-old was arrested after a serious collision in Southend where a 72-year-old woman was struck while...
View ArticleLacklustre display as Maldon and Tiptree lose at Dereham
MALDON AND TIPTREE suffered their first defeat in four games losing 3-1 at Dereham Town in the Ryman North.The Jammers have enjoyed something of a resurgence since Alan Kimble took over, but this...
View ArticleWoman cut free from car after hitting tree on the A12
A WOMAN had to be cut from her car after hitting a tree on the A12 last night.Two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle, a Hazardous Area Response Team, fire crews and police officers rushed to the...
View ArticleSouthend man charged along with 12 other men over nationwide museum thefts
A Southend man has been charged with conspiracy to steal as part of a national investigation into high-value museum thefts.The 48-year-old man from Southend was arrested last year with 12 other men...
View ArticleThe 10 best fish and chip shops in Essex: Vote for your favourite
Fish and chip fans, you have spoken!We asked you to give a shout our to the best fish and chip and shop in the Essex Chronicle circulation area and you came up with dozens of suggestions.The 10 shops...
View Article'It's taken blood, sweat and tears': Maylandsea movie maker is On a Prayer...
A TATTOO artist and actor has turned film director, to produce a new movie which he wrote while inking the colourful people of Essex.Terry Coker, 43, appeared alongside Ray Winstone in the 2012 movie...
View ArticleSchool's girls' junior swim team ready for national relay final
NEXT week the junior swimming team from Chelmsford County High School for Girls will compete in two relays at the 57th English School's Athletic Association's National Secondary Schools Team Relays.The...
View ArticleWhat time does the Belgium v Wales game kick off and what channel is it on?
WALES will face their sternest test of their Euro 2016 qualifying group to date when they face Belgium in Brussels this evening.Chris Coleman's side top Group B with seven points following wins over...
View ArticleCarbon monoxide leak in Chelmsford flat
TWO women were left unwell after a carbon monoxide leak in their Chelmsford flat in the early hours of this morning (November 16). Firefighters were called to the first floor flat on Trent Road...
View ArticleSecond teen arrested for acid attack in Witham
A FURTHER arrest has been made by police investigating the acid attack on Wayne Ingold in Witham. An 18-year-old man from Lewisham, in south east London,has been arrested on suspicion of grievous...
View ArticleStevi Ritchie saved by public vote on X Factor
DESPITE facing a tense sing-off, singer Stevi Ritchie made it through to next week's X Factor thanks to the public vote tonight (November 16). The Colchester dad was left in the bottom two acts in...
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