Eviction threat to families in caravans over enforcement 'breach'
A SMALL band of caravan owners have been set a February deadline by Maldon District Council to clear a patch of land they have called home for more than 30 years.Up to ten caravan and motorhome owners...
View ArticleMan charged over fatal M25 Essex collision
A man is due in Chelmsford Magistrates' Court today (January 10) in connection with last month's fatal multi-vehicle smash on the M25 in Essex.Adam Olkusz, a 25-year-old unemployed man of no fixed...
View ArticleOne suspect arrested after service station staff threatened with "bladed weapon"
A 38-year-old man is being questioned by police following reports of threats to service station staff with a "bladed weapon".The disturbance happened in Tiptree this morning (Saturday, January 10) just...
View ArticleBank worker receives 12 month suspended sentence for faking terminal cancer...
A former bank worker has received a 12 month suspended sentence for pretending to have cervical cancer in a bid to fleece generous donators of more than £6,000 to pay for 'treatment'.Danielle Watson,...
View ArticleHundreds pay Chelmsford skatepark tribute to much-loved Cyprus crash victim...
An estimated 200 people crowded onto Chelmsford skatepark on Friday (January 9) to pay tribute to a much-loved skateboarder struck deadby a car in Cyprus.Tristan Bennett, 37, was walking back to his...
View ArticleImitation firearm used in Southminster burglary
Three men have been charged with aggravated burglary after an imitation firearm was used to steal cash and threaten occupants of a home in Southminster.A property in Kings Croft, was targeted by...
View ArticleEssex boy Ryan Green selected to join Rita Ora's team on The Voice
Essex Boy Ryan Green was been selected by Rita Ora to join her team on the very first episode of The Voice 2015.Ryan Green, 17, from Ilford, was unable to get Tom Jones, Will I Am or Ricky Wilson to...
View ArticleAppeal to find missing Cameron Evans, 11, from Southend
An 11-year-old boy has not been seen since he was reported missing from his home in Southend. Cameron Evans lives with his grandparents in Bournemouth Park Road. He was last seen by them at 1pm...
View ArticleHorse Racing returns to Essex as Chelmsford City Racecourse opens today
Horse Racing has returned to Essex as the new Chelmsford City Racecourse, formerly known as Great Leighs, opens its doors for the first time in six years.It's the dawn of a new era for the racecourse...
View ArticleMissing Southend boy Cameron Evans found safe and well
A boy who sparked concern after he was reported missing from his home in Southend has been found safe and well, Essex Police have said.Cameron Evans, 11, was located by officers at an address in Sutton...
View ArticleCheaper to commute on Greater Anglia from Norwich than Chelmsford
A COMMUTER is lobbying the region's trains operator after discovering it can be cheaper to travel from Norwich to London than it is from Chelmsford on the same train.Tom Defty, founder of Essex Weather...
View Article£10m Braintree revamp plans are 'ongoing'
NEGOTIATIONS over the future of a proposed £10 million revamp of Braintree town centre that began five years ago are still continuing.Developer Henry Boot was given a deadline of December 31 to submit...
View Article50 years loyal custom at White Hart Hotel sees couple have room named after them
A PAIR of loyal regulars at a hotel in the town have had a function room named after them to reward their many visits over the last 50 years.John and Effie Barnes can often be seen enjoying a cup of...
View ArticleNew restaurant set for The Norton after volunteers scoop freehold
FIVE years after community-minded villagers came together to save their local pub, they have finally agreed a deal to purchase the freehold.The Norton, in Latchingdon Road, Cold Norton, has been run by...
View ArticleChelmsford mother has rear windscreen shattered at 70mph while travelling...
Police are investigating after a mother and young daughter had the the rear windscreen of the car they were travelling in shattered by an object whilst travelling at 70mph on the A127.The incident...
View ArticleMan with "bladed article" charged with threatening to kill a police officer...
A man has been charged with two counts of making a bomb threats and threatening to kill a police officer following an incident in Tiptree on Saturday morning.Paul Clarke, 38, an unemployed man from...
View ArticlePolice hunt sports car driver that left scene of A12 crash
Police are looking for the driver of a sports car that collided with a Land Rover on the A12, then sped off leaving the 4x4 on its roof.The crash happened on the southbound carriageway at J26 of the...
View ArticleArsenal chasing new 'Patrick Viera'
Arsenal's midfield troubles have been well documented this season and it has been reported Arsene Wenger will be dipping into the transfer funds to fill the void with the Polish 'Patrick Viera.Krystian...
View ArticleSpurs turn towards Championship star after Berahino frustration
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly grown increasingly tired over the Saido Berahino saga and have now turned their attentions to Birmingham City youngster Demarai Gray.The 18-year-old would be a much...
View ArticleChelmsford City have a day to forget at Weston-super-Mare
CHELMSFORD City's play-off hopes took a dent as they lost 3-1 at Weston-super-Mare on Saturday.The Clarets headed to Somerset hoping to take advantage of teams around them not playing and reclaim a...
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