ricbrown3193 published Prison staff suspended after prisoner romps with girlfriend in...

One member of prison staff has been suspended after allegations that a prisoner was allowed to have sex with his girlfriend in the showers at Broomfield Hospital were discussed in Parliament.An investigation into the alleged incident is ongoing, and during justice questions, Chelmsford MP Sir Simon Burns asked what action would be taken if the claims proved true.In the Commons, Sir Simon asked: "Will the Minister with responsibility for prisons tell the House when the inquiry that is...

Braintree Chronicle published Witham Beer Festival a smash hit with punters on five-year...

WITHAM's record-breaking fifth annual beer festival received rave reviews from punters, who praised the event's community-orientated atmosphere and innovative style.Jointly hosted by the Witham Hockey Club and Witham Cricket Club, at their Maldon Road ground, the three-day event got under way on Thursday last week as more than 1,400 people flocked to the event.Lee Bedingfield, who has been chairman of the festival's organising committee for two years, explained his team of volunteers are...

Travel warnings for internationals

Cardiff prepares to host one of its busiest sporting weekends - with Wales footballers on the brink of Euro 2016 qualification and the rugby side facing Italy for a World Cup warm-up.

Essex Chronicle published Ali Carter reveals delight at winning 'extra special' Paul...

Ali Carter has described winning his first professional title since beating cancer as "extra special".The Chelmsford cueman, who was given the all-clear in December, has battled true adversity since recovering from testicular cancer followed by lung cancer.On Sunday, at the Paul Hunter Classic in Furth, Germany, he came back from 3-1 down to win 4-3 with a break of 95 in the seventh frame.Hunter died in 2006 after a battle with cancer, meaning the tournament is close to Carter's heart...

Woman raped in John Lewis car park

A woman was dragged from her car and raped in the car park of a John Lewis store, police say.

chrisdyer published VIDEO: Essex drug dealer jailed for six years after being caught...

An Essex drug dealer has been jailed for six years after the van he was driving on the M6 was found with over £2 million worth of amphetamines hidden amongst boxes of clothes. Simon Brown, 50, of Bower Hill, Epping, was stopped by officers from Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG) carrying out a routine stop of a vehicle on the southbound carriageway of the M6 near Stafford at around 10pm on Thursday, April 23. Officers pulled the vehicle over at Stafford Services and after searching the...

Motoring collector Lord Montagu dies

Lord Montagu, who established the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, dies aged 88.