Essex motorists are driven crazy by mobile phone users
Drivers talking on a mobile phone is the number one cause of road rage in Essex and across the rest of Britain, according to new research.Over three quarters (76%) of British motorists said seeing...
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North Springfield walk-in centre set to close in NHS shake-up
The North Springfield Walk in centre will close in March 2015 in favour of a new Urgent Care Unit to be located at Broomfield hospital.The future of the walk-in centre, based near the Sainsbury's...
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Former Chelmsford care worker jailed for eight years for child abuse...
A former Chelmsford children's home worker, who sexually abused six children more than 40 years ago, has been jailed for eight years.John 'Jock' Cowan, 72, of Littlebourne, Hither Green, Lewisham SE13,...
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Aldi FoodstoreLituanicaEat4lessOil and Vinegar UKAl MuradWarren EvansMultiyork FurnitureKarcher (UK) LtdMattressmanAmerican GolfSteamer Trading LtdLiz Earle Naturally Active SkincareJoules Clothing...
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Big names queuing up to help Chelmsford challenge shopping giants
BIG brands are clamouring to set up shop in Chelmsford, with 37 different companies, including Ecco and Phase Eight, currently interested in opening stores in the city.The brands feature on a list of...
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Police warn of false greeting cards and computer hacking with 12 online...
With more than 50 per cent of people set to do at least half their Christmas shopping online this December, Essex Police has launched a festive online fraud campaign to raise awareness of the crime.The...
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Mayor and Mayoress reopen Chelmsford Amateur Boxing Club's refurbished gym
ON SUNDAY the Mayor and Mayoress of Chelmsford, Councillor Bob Villa and his wife Valerie reopened Chelmsford Amateur Boxing Club's gym at Harway House in Rectory Lane.Together with Maureen Miller, the...
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Asda set for Black Saturday as another day of bargain deals commences
Supermarket chain Asda is set for another day of discounted shopping as it releases more bargain deals for what it is calling "Black Saturday".Customers in Chelmsford who joined in yesterday's Black...
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Learners to be tested on sat nav and windscreen heating as Government...
The days of the dreaded three-point turn may be numbered, as the government has announced plans to shake-up driving tests.Rather than manoeuvres such as reversing round a corner or turning in the road,...
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Bishop's Stortford edge out Chelmsford City in Trophy thriller
Bishop's Stortford 4 Chelmsford City 3(FA Trophy, third qualifying round)BISHOP'S Stortford returned to winning ways, but only just, after Chelmsford City fought back in a thrilling finale to their FA...
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Braintree slip to narrow defeat at Woking
Battling Braintree Town lost away at the Kingfield Stadium to Woking thanks to a goal from winger John Goddard.The single goal proved enough though Braintree can be proud of their effort against a side...
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Oaklands Infant School growth plans supported
A £500,000 project to extend a Chelmsford school has been given the thumbs-up by parents and residents ahead of a formal submission to planners.A steady stream of people dropped in to an exhibition of...
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MBE for Feering's Eileen Davidson after 50 years in politics
A LABOUR activist has received an MBE for nearly 50 years of political campaigning.Eileen Davidson was appointed MBE by Prince Charles last Friday in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace for her tireless...
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X Factor James: 'We can go on to win the show'
X FACTOR star James Graham has said he can win the ITV show with his band Stereo Kicks and become the first Essex winner since Matt Cardle in 2010.Last weekend the Bicknacre teenager sailed through...
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School's junior girls' team makes national swimming relays finals
CHELMSFORD County High School for Girls' junior team made both of their finals at the English Schools Swimming Association's National Secondary Schools Team Relays on Saturday.The girls finished fourth...
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OMG we're all going to die, say twitter users, as loud bangs and explosions...
Twitter users created the hashtag #omgwereallgoingtodie after sinister sounds were heard in the sky above the UK last night.Thousands of people all over the country, from Essex to Angelsea, took to...
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Man's body found floating in river near Burnham, police appeal for information
A man's body has been discovered floating in the River Crouch near Burnham.Police officers were contacted by Thames Coastguard at 3.15pm on Thursday after yachtsmen reported seeing the body floating at...
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Cyber Monday predicted to bring in £650 million from UK shoppers, who will...
The Black Friday effect is set to continue tomorrow, with shoppers in the UK predicted to spend £650 million online in what is being dubbed "Cyber Monday".Many online retailers have already promised...
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Named and shamed: a round up of cases heard by Essex magistrates
CASES heard by Chelmsford and Colchester magistrates from Thursday, November 6 to Tuesday, November 11.Sent to prison BEN WILLIAM PATIENT, 25, of Bird Lane, Tiptree, was sent to prison for eight weeks...
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Essex versus Essex as Stereo Kicks leave the X Factor after sing-off with...
It was Essex versus Essex on the X Factor this evening as Bicknacre's James Graham saw his band Stereo Kicks booted off the show after losing the sing-off to Billericay's Lauren Platt.The boys gave it...
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