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Police appeal for witnesses after man robbed of iPhone on train
A Chelmsford man was punched to the floor and robbed of his iPhone whilst on a train between London and Essex. The 35-year-old was travelling home after an evening out between December 13 and 14, and...
View ArticleSuspected drink driver arrested in Billericay just minutes into 2013
A JOBLESS man started the New Year in a rather forgettable manner after he became the first suspected drink-driver of 2013 in Essex. The 37-year old was stopped on Sun Street in Billericay shortly...
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Wild deer injures shopper in Chelmsford High Street
THESE CCTV pictures show the moment when a panicking wild deer ran into a crowded Chelmsford city centre on Sunday afternoon knocking over shoppers and leaving a woman with cuts to the face.The animal...
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Essex County Council leader announces decision to stand down
ESSEX County Council leader Peter Martin has announced he will step down at the next election in May after 24 years on the authority. The 68-year-old, who represents the Chelmer ward in Chelmsford,...
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Council chief dined at Jamie Oliver's restaurant at your expense
THE chief executive of Essex County Council knew about some of Lord Hanningfield's excessive credit card spending during his time as leader of the authority, the Chronicle can reveal.In fact, Joanna...
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Drivers in Essex warned to take flooded roads seriously
ROADS and gardens across the county were flooded yet again as fire chiefs urged drivers to be more responsible on water-logged routes.After previous flooding two weeks ago, the rain came down once more...
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Brentwood council leader addresses the troubles of 2012 in interview with...
A clear distinction between the past and the future was the sentiment Louise McKinlay seemed keen to impress during our interview."It is not about the numbers, it's about the right people" the leader...
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Joe Cole looks set to sign for West Ham
JOE Cole looks set to re-sign for West Ham United on an 18 month contract, according to reports. The 31-year-old Liverpool midfielder could make his second Hammers debut as early as this Saturday in...
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Chelmsford school can finally bang their drums
A FIVE-year wait for a set of hand-painted drums is finally over for musicians at a Chelmsford school.Originally ordered in 2007 to tie in with the centenary of the Corps of Drums at King Edward VI...
View ArticleTesco is granted a licence to sell alcohol at Hutton store
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco has been granted a licence to sell alcohol between 8am and 11pm, seven days a week at its new store in Hanging Hill Lane, Hutton.The decision was taken at a meeting held at the...
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TV chef Jamie Oliver to be the face of 2013 Essex visitor guide
TV CHEF Jamie Oliver will be the face of Essex's 2013 visitor guide.The Essex-born cook writes an introduction in the new guide which has just been published by Visit Essex, the county's so-called...
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Rowing teams brave the elements in River Blackwater charity race
NEARLY 100 rowers braved the elements to raise thousands of pounds for the RNLI.For the 35th year, people from Maldon and surrounding areas supported the Maldon Little Ship Club sponsored row up the...
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Braintree Town manager Alan Devonshire on striker hunt
BRAINTREE Town manager Alan Devonshire has admitted he's looking to bolster his forward line in the January sales.This season the Iron have scored the fewest amount of goals in the division with just...
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Councillors set to probe lease for Brentwood youth band hall
LIBERAL Democrat and Labour politicians have called for an investigation into Brentwood Borough Council's decision to slash the length of a property lease offered to the town's Royal British Legion...
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Pair rewarded for their dedicated public service
BRAINTREE'S Stephen O'Brien, CBE, the chairman of Barts and London Hospitals NHS Trust since March 2010, has been knighted by the Queen in her New Year Honours List for services to healthcare and the...
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Police release CCTV of suspects after 'nasty' assault in Colchester
CCTV footage of two men being sought over a "nasty" assault in Colchester has been released by Essex Police. The victim of the attack was walking home through the town centre when he was set upon by...
View ArticleUK Power Networks told to pay over £420,000 following death of employee in...
A POWER company has been ordered to pay £420,000 in fines and costs following the death of an employee in an explosion.Engineer John Higgins, 59, was killed when a device he was working on known as a...
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Brentwood Borough Council failing to take action over fly-tippers
BRENTWOOD Borough Council was unable to successfully follow-up any incidences of fly-tipping reported in the past year.Although there were a total of 306 cases reported to the borough council between...
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Unsung heroes recognised at Brentwood community awards
UNSUNG heroes in Brentwood received the recognition they deserve at the first community awards run by Brentwood County High School.Lollipop people, a foster mum, a band leader and a tireless student...
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Shock at sudden closure of top chef's Great Braxted restaurant
A POPULAR chef who was recommended for a Michelin star has been forced to close his award-winning restaurant.Jonathan Brown worked under chefs such as Raymond Blanc, Marco Pierre White and John Burton...
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