Woman dies after falling from multi-storey car park
A WOMAN has died after falling from a multi-storey car park early this morning. The victim, in her late thirties, fell from the High Chelmer car park, in Chelmsford centre, at 8.20 am today, her body...
View ArticleMan wounded during street fight in Chelmsford
A MAN was allegedly stabbed in broad daylight after a fight broke out in the street.The 25-year-old of Chelmsford was involved in a brawl with another man on Thursday afternoon, which forced the...
View ArticleLord Hanningfield wins £3.5k from Essex Police for wrongful arrest
LORD Hanningfield has won £3,500 in damages from Essex Police for wrongful arrest.The 72-year-old claimed his arrest for the alleged fraudulent use of his corporate credit card while leader of Essex...
View ArticleDream trip ended with boat's crew stranded on desert island
SHIPWRECKED on a desert island 200 miles from anywhere, Steven Jarred and five friends found themselves stranded and unable to contact home.Eight months into a dream trip around the world the group...
View ArticleNick Hankin on song as Chelmsford hit back against Old Streetonians
CHELMSFORD bounced back to winning ways with a thumping 48-6 defeat of Old Streetonians.The conditions were difficult underfoot, despite a great deal of effort from groundsman Alan Haines and his...
View ArticleSadds Wharf development in Maldon given final approval
THE controversial development at Sadds Wharf was last night given the final go-ahead by district councillors, as reserved landscaping matters were approved. Work can now begin on the multi-million...
View ArticleBreaking news: Wetherspoons approved in Maldon
DESPITE heartfelt objections from residents councillors last night gave approval to plans from JD Wetherspoons to arrive in Maldon. The pub giant will now appear on the highstreet occupying the ex-post...
View ArticleBreaking news: Wetherspoons approved in Maldon
DESPITE heartfelt objections from residents councillors last night gave approval to plans from JD Wetherspoons to arrive in Maldon. The pub giant will now appear on the highstreet occupying the ex-post...
View ArticleBreaking news: Wetherspoons approved in Maldon
DESPITE heartfelt objections from residents councillors last night gave approval to plans from JD Wetherspoons to arrive in Maldon. The pub giant will now appear on the highstreet occupying the ex-post...
View ArticleBreaking news: Wetherspoons is approved in Maldon
DESPITE heartfelt objections from residents councillors last night gave approval to plans from JD Wetherspoons to arrive in Maldon. The pub giant will now appear on the highstreet occupying the ex-post...
View ArticleTraders prepare for Brentwood Gift Show.
TRADERS from across the region will be exhibiting brand new and unique products for a weekend of shopping heaven.The Brentwood Spring Craft and Gift Show will feature unique handmade jewellery and...
View ArticleExplosive found in Admirals Park
BOMB disposal teams were called to Chelmsford this afternoon after an explosive was found in Admirals Park.Essex Police was called shortly before 2pm today, following reports that a hand grenade shaped...
View ArticleFair-trade evening in Chelmsford
A FAIR-TRADE event serving up curry and an informative talk will be taking place next week in Chelmsford.Local Co-operative, the Chelmsford Star, will be running an evening event for 'Fair-trade...
View ArticleEssex tycoon Simon Dolan readyto enter the Dragons' Den
A MULTI-MILLIONAIRE businessman dubbed the Twitter Dragon is in talks with producers of the hit BBC show to become an official member of Dragons' Den.Simon Dolan, 43, an entrepreneur from Chelmsford,...
View ArticleOngar residents want end to drivers blocking road
DESPERATE families in Ongar are pleading for help after suffering vile abuse at the hands of motorists parking outside their homes.The situation, dubbed "A Nightmare on Castle Street" by anxious...
View ArticleDisabled face arduous trek as Brentwood bank gets their car park
ELDERLY people now have to push their frail parents hundreds of metres further to reach Brentwood's High Street shops because Barclays Bank needs the disabled car park closest to the town...
View ArticleDriver 'lucky to be alive' after runaway tyre hits cab on the A12
A LORRY driver is "lucky to be alive" after a tyre fell off a passing truck, bounced and smashed into the front of his cab.Brian Wood, a haulier from Great Baddow, was driving southbound on the A12...
View ArticleDevonshire delight at Braintree Town result against league leaders
"THE most satisfying win of the season and one we fully deserved on the night" was how Iron manager Alan Devonshire summed up his side as they caused one of the biggest upsets of the season by beating...
View ArticleChelmsford diver Matthew Briggs makes a Splash! on ITV's hit show
A CHELMSFORD diver showcased his skills to millions after being selected to appear in a primetime television show.Matthew Briggs, 22, was selected as one of a team of synchronised divers performing in...
View ArticleStansted Airport baggage handler wins battle for compensation
A BAGGAGE handler who broke his back in an accident at Stansted Airport has won compensation through his union.Mick Draper, 68, from Braintree, who worked for air cargo company Swissport for 10 years,...
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