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When is Easter 2015? How and why do we celebrate it?
If you are already thinking about the next Bank Holiday - you'll have to wait until Easter for the next one!This year, the Christian holiday will fall on Monday, April 6.The supermarkets will soon be...
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Revealed: The 17 stores targeted by 'despicable' poppy tin thieves
Two "despicable" thieves who admitted stealing 17 Royal British Legion poppy appeal collection tins from Essex shops are awaiting sentencing next month.Heroin addicts Anthony Archer, 53, of Ongar Road,...
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Essex MPs show solidarity with victims of Charlie Hebdo shooting in Paris
ESSEX MPs have joined a global free speech campaign to honour those killed in the shooting at the Charlie Hebdo magazine offices in Paris yesterday (January 8).Maldon MP John Whittingdale, Harlow MP...
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'Birthplace of Radio' will STAY on Chelmsford welcome signs
The legacy of radio will remain on Chelmsford's welcome road signs following widespread outrage at news three words would be erased.The county council today announced "Birthplace of Radio" would remain...
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Intimo Fresco owner warned by council officer after standing on a chair to...
A restaurant owner was left "speechless" after a council environment officer warned him for adjusting his Christmas lights standing on a chair.Ray Compton, owner of Intimo-Fresco on High Street,...
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Chelmsford joyrider Ben Jolly's drunken New Year's Day chase ended in police...
A DRUNKEN joyrider with no licence rammed a police car during a botched getaway attempt sparking a high-speed chase through the streets of Chelmsford on New Year's Day.Part-time groundsman Ben Jolly,...
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Tesco cancels plans to build three Essex stores
Tesco has cancelled plans to build three new stores in Essex, amid a wave of shutdowns and cancellations nationwide.Manningtree, Walton-on-the-Naze, and Butt Road, Colchester were all expected to have...
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Akurang hopes to have a settled side soon at Heybridge Swifts
HEYBRIDGE Swifts boss Cliff Akurang says injuries have frustrated his attempts to establish a settled side.Akurang has made several additions to the squad since taking over as manager last month, the...
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Chelmsford City manager Mark Hawkes warns of hard work ahead after Clarets...
MARK HAWKES was delighted to see his side hit the heights of third place in the Conference South – albeit for 24 hours – but warned there is plenty of hard work ahead.Saturday's 6-2 home victory...
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My Strange Addiction: Essex barman reveals how he has spent £10,000 to dress...
A 28-year-old barman from Essex has spoken out about his love of dressing up as a living doll - donning a full rubber bodysuit and facemask to appear as his alter-ego 'Jessie'.Joel, who spent 15 years...
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When are the school holidays in Essex in 2015?
We are well and truly into the swing of 2015 and the Christmas holidays are a world away.Youngsters in Essex are easing back into the transition from home to classroom, and parents might be secretly...
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'Highlight of my Friday': Video captures wrong way Army & Navy flyover driver...
A dozy driver momentarily sparked panic at the Army and Navy roundabout in Chelmsford - after becoming the latest to head up the flyover the wrong way. The Audi motorist was forced to reverse...
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Essex Chronicle is nominated for 13 awards at EDF Energy media ceremony
THE Essex Chronicle Media Group has been nominated for 13 prestigious awards including website of the year.The Essex Chronicle, which celebrated 250 years of publishing in 2014, is nominated in 11...
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New Street in Chelmsford closed due to 'police incident'
There have been unconfirmed reports of a bomb threat outside Chelmsford Police Station this evening.New Street was closed in both directions between Victoria Road and Tindal Street due to a "police...
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Hens face SLAUGHTER if new homes cannot be found - collect from Chelmsford
MORE THAN 2,000 battery hens will be slaughtered if new homes cannot be found for them.Fresh Start for Hens, which has previously saved more than 32,000 birds from certain death, wants Chronicle...
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Number of animals abandoned in Essex over Christmas drops
THE number of animals abandoned in Essex over the festive period dropped by more than half this year.This year the RSPCA rescued hundreds of animals, from guinea pigs chinchillas, cats and dogs, and...
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'Suspicious package' discovered outside Chelmsford police station
Police have confirmed today's closure of New Street in Chelmsford was caused by the discovery of a suspicious package.A cordon was put in place after the package was found outside the police station at...
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McDonald's to roll-out wireless charging scheme to 50 UK restaurants
Fast food fans will soon be able to wirelessly charge their phones whilst they eat in more than 50 McDonald's restaurants.The new charging hotspots will be installed in 600 stores throughout the UK...
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Fears Godfrey the Goose will be shunned at Writtle after he is 'beaten' in fight
WRITTLE'S famous resident Godfrey the Goose is in hospital after being beaten up and ousted from the duck pond by new rivals.The star of children's books and self-appointed guardian of the village's...
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Bench installed in Chelmsford to honour popular The Anchor landlord Andrew...
A NEW bench in honour of a much-loved pub landlord who died suddenly has been unveiled outside The Anchor in Chelmsford.Pub manager Andrew Searles, known fondly as "Nipper", was admitted to Broomfield...
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