PiersMeyler published Trespasser delays Chelmsford trains to and from Liverpool Street

Trains to and from Liverpool Street heading through Brentwood have been delayed after a trespassing incident between Brentwood and Shenfield.Train services running through these stations are expected to be delayed by up to 30 minutes with disruption expected until 7pmGreater Anglia say that the person who has been reported trespassing on the railway between Brentwood and Shenfield has caused delays between Liverpool Street and Southend Victoria, Chelmsford, Braintree, Colchester, Clacton on Sea,...

Euro 2016 violence: Police arrest 36 over Lille disorder

At least 36 people are arrested in Lille in a day of recurring clashes between French police and football fans at the Euro 2016 tournament.

ricbrown3193 published The latest mobile speed camera locations in Essex - May 2016

Here is the list of latest mobile speed camera locations in Essex, as uploaded to speedcamerasuk.com by members of the public.All locations correct on website as of May 28, 2016.The locations:Alresford- B1027Aveley- A13Ashingdon- Ashingdon RoadBenfleet- A13Benfleet- Highcliff RoadBasildon- Clay Hill RoadBillericay- A129Billericay- B1007Billericay- Radford WayBillericay- Southend RoadBlackmore- Blackmore RoadBraintree- Coggeshall RoadBrentwood- Ingrave RoadBrentwood- Shenfield RoadBuckhurst Hill-...

JoeSturdy published Six-vehicle crash blocks Dartford Crossing

A six-vehicle crash has blocked the Dartford Crossing on Monday night (May 23). The crash, said to be involving three lorries and three cars, has brought the Essex side of the crossing and M25 to a standstill. Congestion is currently back to J31 for Thurrock.One person is said to be trapped according to Highways England, but it is not yet known if anyone has been hurt.The highway authority say they estimate the delays, which have shut all lanes on the QEII Bridge, to clear by around 10.30pm.The...

Nick Bailey hires Japanese "master" gardeners to create Chelsea show garden

A team of 40 people, including 15 planters, are helping create Nick Bailey's debut Chelsea Flower Show garden on Main Avenue.

Braintree Chronicle published ​Alex Woodyard: 'We're just little old Braintree Town trying to...

The reality was still sinking in with Braintree Town's talented midfielder Alex Woodyard – his team is two play-off games from Wembley and a potential promotion to Sky Bet League Two.The 22-year-old England C international was superb in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Altrincham in front of the BT Sport cameras at the Avanti Stadium. With the Iron needing just a point to get in the play-offs, so many results went their way that they ended up leaping up the Vanarama National League table to...

Slug-proof planters launched

Oxford Planters have announced the launch of a new collection of planters, seats and tables designed by UK garden designer Andrew Fisher Tomlin and handcrafted in their Cotswolds workshop.

TomBage published VIDEO: Essex vets team up with Springwatch's Chris Packham to...

SPRINGWATCH presenter Chris Packham has joined forces with vets in Essex to warn dog owners about the deadly tick borne disease that has entered the county and already killed two beloved pets.

The life threatening disease is transmitted to
dogs by infected ticks and dogs in Essex are believed to be the first in the UK to have contracted canine babesiosis. It originates from eastern and southern Europe and there are various different strains.

The discovery comes as scientists at the...

Is Coventry about to have a moment of glory?

Is Coventry about to have a moment of glory?

Housing estates trial tool for SUDS analysis

Groundwork London is close to working out the true value of retrofitting sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) on housing estates thanks to a new purpose-made analysis tool.

GHMorgan published Pictures: Best Essex snaps in January - are you in them?

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SamBalls published Production company searching for Essex talent for new reality...

Essex's next generation of reality television stars could be given their five minutes of fame after a production company announced it was casting for a brand new show. Knickerbockerglory TV is producing a new documentary-reality show for a major UK broadcaster about a celebrity learning to become a taxi driver in the Essex and London areas.They are on the hunt for chatty and outgoing people (individuals, pairs and family members) to be passengers in their celebrity taxi, getting the chance to...

TomBage published Chelmsford walking football team hunting sponsors ahead of...

Chelmsford City FC's walking football team are on the lookout for sponsorship to help them attend the inaugural Almelo City Cup in the Netherlands in May.The team have 12 players signed up for the walking football tournament that will be played at the Heracles Stadion, home of Eredivisie side Heracles Almelo, but sponsors are needed to cover their hotel and travel costs.Players of the club are not too worried about sponsorship issues though, with their attentions firmly on playing the game they...

Jennifer_Dale published Woman threatened with gun after Braintree attempted robbery

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was threatened with a gun during an attempted robbery in Panfield Lane, Braintree yesterday (Monday January 18). The victim was walking her dog at around 8.30pm to 8.40pm when she was approached by a man who demanded she hand over everything she had. He then lifted his top to show what appeared to be a gun tucked into his waistband. The woman, in her 50s, was not carrying any valuables and the man ran off in the direction of Kings Road and...

Essex Chronicle published Head to the loft, Fiona's search for antiques is back in ...

THOUSANDS of people are expected to raid their attics in the hope of hitting the jackpot as the Antiques Roadshow rolls into Essex.The BBC programme, which has been running for almost four decades, is coming to the Palladian country house in Audley End, near Saffron Walden, on Thursday, May 26.Speaking ahead of filming for the 39th series, presenter Fiona Bruce said: "The best part of working on Antiques Roadshow is that we never know who or what is going to turn up on the day."The...

Charities urge PM to boost healthcare

Charities say David Cameron must be "bold" and create an independent commission to examine growing pressures on health and social care.