MOTORCYCLIST dies in Buckhurst Hill collision
A MOTORCYCLIST has died after his bike collided with a van last night.The man, believed to be in his 20s, was declared dead at the scene after his blue Yamaha collided with a black Renault Traffic van...
View ArticleEssex men charged with mail thefts in Surrey
TWO Essex men have been charged with conspiracy to defraud the central bank following a number of thefts of mail in Surrey.Victor Odesola, 37, and Olukayode Akinleye, 34, both of Bradbourne Road,...
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Get fit and Go Wild with Wild Forest Gym here in Epping Forest!
Wild Forest Gym…The 'Functional Natural Movement Fitness' training program, that uses the elements of the forest environment, to increase your 5 core elements to fitness: endurance, strength, speed,...
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Five motorists rescued from Hullbridge flood hotspot
FIVE motorists were rescued by firefighters after their three vehicles became stuck in flood water in Hullbridge.Three fire engines were used to rescue the group - which became stranded in the...
View ArticleTEENAGE pedestrian fighting for life after collision with cyclist in Southend
A TEENAGER is fighting for her life after she collided with a cyclist whilst on foot in the shared space area of Southend.The girl, a 16-year-old from Benfleet, is suffering with a serious head injury...
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Witnesses needed for fuel theft near Braintree
POLICE are appealing for the public's help in naming a man wanted in connection with the theft of fuel from a petrol station in Sible Hedingham, Braintree.He filled his light-coloured BMW with fuel at...
View ArticleWoman attacked by boxer dog in Colchester
A WOMAN has been attacked by a boxer dog whilst taking her own dog for a walk.The woman, in her 40s, was bruised and suffered a cut to her right shin in the attack - which happened on a recreation...
View ArticleRacial attack in Colchester: police appeal
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to the racially-aggravated assault of an Asian woman in Colchester.The woman, 30, from Colchester, was struck to the back of the head while in Military Road at around...
View ArticleMan took cash off a dying neighbour
A MAN has been found guilty of duping his dying neighbour out of £45,000.Carlos Machado, 55, of Hatfield Road, Witham, was found guilty of one offence of fraud by abusing his position as a carer at...
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Romford man, 22, jailed after admitting carrying out 220 burglaries
A PROLIFIC criminal from Romford has been jailed for more than five years after he admitted carrying out more than 200 burglaries.Joseph Lewis, 22, of Lower Bedfords Road, was sentenced to five years...
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Gardeners are wanted to take on allotments in Ongar
TORRENTIAL rain has driven vegetable growers away from Ongar's allotments, leaving the town council searching to fill plots.The shortage at the town's allotments comes despite national figures showing...
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Sugar Hut cafe aims for sweet smell of success
THE Sugar Hut has launched a restaurant and cafe next door to the club.The Sugar Hut Cafe will sell light lunches and simple dishes such as steak and chips from the site formerly occupied by steak...
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Roxwell divided over way to treat homeless man living at bus stop
A HANDFUL of caring villagers have taken a homeless man to their heart after he left the city to kick his drink and drug addiction.Some residents in Roxwell are plying 29-year-old Bobby Andrews with...
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Family tell of terror as Chelmsford ice hockey brawl spills into stands
A MOTHER-OF-TWO says she was left fearing for her children's lives when an ice hockey match ended in a mass brawl which spilled into the spectator area.Nikki Parker, 34, her husband James and their two...
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Real-life Lassie saves pensioner who fell and spent night in a ditch
A REAL-LIFE Lassie rescued an 85-year-old woman who spent a whole night trapped in a ditch.The pensioner had gone for an evening stroll on Wednesday but toppled head first into a drainage channel...
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Residents give bus boss 2-hour grilling at Burnham Town Council
A BUS boss faced two hours of heavy criticism from unhappy residents.Giles Fearnley, managing director at First UK bus, travelled to Burnham Town Council offices to face interrogation from a packed...
View ArticleFew empty shops shows High Street is holding up
I DO hope we've seen the last of the snow for this winter. Why? Well, among other things all the salt and grit is used up from the roadside grit bins, and they won't be refilled until November. Essex...
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New Kumon Colchester North Study Centre hosts Open Day
The new Kumon Colchester North Study Centre held an open day on Saturday 2 February at their new venue on Highwood's Square in Colchester, to provide local families with a chance to learn more about...
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Student's tyre written off after it is shredded in pothole
THIS pothole – almost the depth of a McDonald's drink cup – wrecked a student's car tyre, but she was refused compensation because Essex County Council deemed the road fit for purpose.Emily Wakeling...
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Sports park and library are given green light by Havering council
WORK will begin on a major new sports park and library later this year, Havering Council has confirmed.Both facilities will be created under the Harold Hill Ambitions programme, but according to the...
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