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£2million Heybridge cannabis factory to be restored after council meeting
A former cannabis factory in Heybridge is set to be given a new lease of life under plans approved by Maldon District Council last night.Planning permission was granted to renovate the derelict site,...
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The Brits are nearly here, but which famous stars has Essex produced?
Some of the globe's most influential performers are getting ready to belt out their tunes at The Brits on Wednesday (February, 25).With thousands of adoring fans packed into the o2, as well as a...
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Woman suffers head injury in 'serious' two-vehicle A414 Ongar Road crash
Two women have been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle crash which temporarily closed the A414 Ongar Road. A Toyota Yaris and Toyota Prius were involved in a collision on the Chelmsford-bound...
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Police hunt for missing 14-year-old Maldon girl
Essex Police are still appealing for information tracing a 14-year-old Maldon girl who has not been seen for a week.Officers are growing concerned for the welfare of Wafa Benaziza who went missing from...
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Chelmsford City sign versatile former Colchester United defender Mason Spence
CHELMSFORD City have signed versatile former Colchester United defender Mason Spence from Hayes & Yeading.The 20-year-old, who has international honours at U19 level with Wales, can play at...
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Chelmsford, Braintree and Maldon streetlights will stay off after midnight:...
COUNCILS in Harlow and Tendring are prepared to foot the bill to switch the street lights back on at night, but authorities in mid Essex are unlikely to follow suit.Chelmsford, Maldon, and Braintree...
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Curvy Chelmsford girl Michelle Carter reaches Miss Plus Size International final
A CURVY catwalk contestant aims to inspire larger ladies as she competes in the Miss Plus Size International final later this year.Michelle Carter, 35, from Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, will take to the...
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Back Inn Time owner reassures customers Chelmsford restaurant isn't for sale
THE owner of one of the city's most iconic restaurants has stressed it is not for sale, after it was listed on a property website.Joe Bhangal, whose family took over the American-themed restaurant Back...
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Last Orders: Chelmsford Winter Beer Festival concludes tonight
Tonight is your last chance to fill your boots at the Chelmsford Winter Beer and Cider Festival, as the booze-filled bonanza draws to a close this evening (February, 21).The festival returned to King...
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Ricky Brinkley arrested and charged by police in Harlow
A man previously wanted by Essex Police for breaching bail conditions and breaching a court order has been arrested and charged.Ricky Brinkley, 23, of no given address, was detained on Thursday,...
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Police hunting for trio who burgled elderly couple at knife point
An elderly couple from Rayne were violently threatened at knife point last night (February 20), after three men broke into their home in Queenborough Lane.The aggravated burglary occurred when the men...
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New Chelmsford school will open with new trust at the helm
A SCHOOL due to open in September has had a change of ownership after the trust originally selected to run it lost the contract through poor performance elsewhere.The Eveleigh LINK Academy Trust will...
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Chinese visitors make the most of time at Barnes Farm Junior
RUNNING round the playground, engrossed in games such as Sticky Toffee and Duck, Duck Goose, 15 Chinese youngsters appear totally at home.A mixed group of Chinese and English girls pause, and through...
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Youth charged with string of offences after Chelmsford arrest
A 16-year-old youth has been charged with assault, criminal damage and theft after police were called to Silvester Way in Chelmsford on Friday February, 20 (yesterday).Shortly before 1am, following...
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Essex Chronicle Surviving Winter appeal tops £10,000
GENEROUS Chronicle readers have made a massive contribution to the Surviving Winter Appeal this year, raising a whopping £10,000 to help the elderly and vulnerable through the coldest months.Run by the...
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Essex Beardsmen club descend on Queen's head in Chelmsford chinwag
ESSEX'S beard devotees met for their annual chinwag and chin-hair appreciation event at the weekend.Members of the Essex Beardsmen descended on the Queen's Head in Lower Anchor Street, Chelmsford to...
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Named and shamed: a round up of cases heard by Essex magistrates
CASES heard by Chelmsford and Colchester magistrates Tuesday, January 27 and Thursday, January 29.Sent to prisonKURTISS JOHN BAXTER, 40, of Akenfield Close, South Woodham Ferrers, was sent to prison...
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Four Essex junior squash teams march on in Inter-County Cup
ESSEX'S young squash players have delivered magnificent displays in the Inter-County Cup with all four teams booking their places in the second round.The event, designed for emerging players who have...
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Colchester woman Alison Tokley has been found
The search for Alison Tokley has been called off after she was found in Colchester. The 51-year-old has been taken to hospital for treatment for suspected hypothermia.Members of the public are thanked...
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Two Essex towns named in top 10 UK property hotspots
Two Essex towns have been named among Britain's best new property hotspots, according to recent research by Lloyds.Wickford and Clacton-on-Sea were listed in positions nine and ten respectively in a...
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