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Excessive alcohol consumption often triggers aggression
EXPERTS of Chelmsford's night-time economy are backing the Essex Chronicle's Every Action Has A Consequence campaign.Following the unprovoked attacks on Urim Rama and Kiran Vadnagra, the authorities...
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What you say ...
THE Chronicle's student reporters took to the streets of Chelmsford to ask the public: "Is a two-year jail sentence enough for an attack that means a man can no longer walk, talk or eat?"The poll by...
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Bus firm boss to answer questions
A TOP boss will face residents next month to be quizzed on the county's bus service.Giles Fearnley, managing director of First UK, will visit Burnham-on-Crouch on February 1 to discuss local intiatives...
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Have your say on new homes plans
RESIDENTS will have their first chance to see and comment on plans to build 4,800 new homes in the district.This week Braintree District Council launched the first of a series of consultation events to...
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Britvic merger put on ice over review by trade watchdog
SOFT drinks giant Britvic's proposed merger with the producer of Irn Bru has been halted by the Government's watchdog for fair competition.Shareholders at Britvic and AG Barr had agreed to join forces...
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Suicidal woman is jailed for setting her Braintree home on fire
SOBBING while a fire raged in the house behind her, depressed Ana Rego repeatedly told the men trying to rescue her: "I want to die".But in sentencing the 43-year-old, Judge Charles Gratwicke said it...
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Attacker jailed but victim can no longer eat, walk or talk
THE personal trainer who wrecked Kiran Vadnagra's life with a single punch in a crowded bar has been jailed for two years.Nicholas Bowers, 26, of Barking, pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm at...
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Rally of old military vehicles in Heybridge enjoyed by hundreds
TANKS, jeeps, trucks and many other eye-catching armoured vehicles rolled into Heybridge over the weekend for the annual Vintage Military Vehicle Winter Rally.Held at the Mill Beach pub, the event...
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May blossoms with four to lift Billericay up the table
BILLERICAY eased themselves away from the relegation zone with a vital win at bottom of the table Truro.Jay May grabbed all four of The Blues' goals on Saturday in a victory made all the more...
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Man left paralysed after one punch to the head
WITH just one punch to the head, father-of-three Kiran Vadnagra spent weeks in a coma and will need permanent care for the rest of his life.His attacker Nicky Bowers, 26, was sentenced to two years in...
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Tina hopes to find if nature or nurture is reason for violent dogs
DOGS are literally Tina Delaney's life.Not only does she own three, and has always worked with them, but she is also undertaking a PhD in canine matters.When complete, Tina's research is likely to make...
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Jobs at risk at Chelmsford Prison as partial closure looms
JOBS are at risk at Chelmsford prison after the Ministry of Justice revealed the jail will partially close to save money.Space for 132 inmates will be lost by April at HMP Chelmsford, in Springfield...
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Indecent assault in changing room at Felsted Preparatory School
POLICE are hunting a pervert who walked into a girls' changing room at a top independent school and indecently assaulted a young pupil.The girl was threatened with violence when the man approached her...
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Brentwood Town feel the chill as Waltham Forest hit late winner
BRENTWOOD Town travelled to Cricklefields in Ilford to meet Waltham Forest in this away Ryman North Division game on a bitterly cold, windy afternoon.Perhaps the weather, combined with Premier League...
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Essex Christians pray for solution to crisis over women bishops
CHRISTIANS across Essex took part in a mass prayer to ask God to help them solve the church's crisis over women bishops.The Bishop of Chelmsford, Stephen Cottrell, organised the day of prayer after the...
View ArticleFail to stop collision in Chadwell Heath
Officers investigating a fail to stop collision in Chadwell Heath are appealing for witnesses. Police were called at 3.50pm on Wednesday January 16 to reports of a collision between a car and two...
View ArticleUnborn child has same rare disorder as six-year-old Ella
A COUPLE are heartbroken after doctors told them their six-year-old daughter has a rare ageing disorder and will not live past her teens – only to find out their unborn child has it as well.Jodie and...
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Chelmer Village dog owner shocked at attack on pet by Staffies
A DOG owner is furious after her pet was attacked by two Staffordshire bull terriers that she says had escaped from an unsecure garden.Sue Pemberton, from Chelmer Village, had entrusted her friendly...
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Study seeks Brentwood volunteers to boost blood donation
HEALTH bosses are looking for about 600 volunteers from the Brentwood area to sign up for a two-year study to help boost depleting blood stocks.During the course of the Interval Study, which the NHS...
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Wickford to receive £1m makeover in regeneration scheme
A WELCOME boost is in store for Wickford as Basildon Borough Council has announced it will spend £1 million on the Nevendon Road regeneration scheme.The council has also earmarked £100,000 for...
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