SamBalls published Braintree District Council publishes list of 312 potential...

THE leader of Braintree District Council has pledged to avoid inviting a mass urban sprawl from developers, despite spearheading a master plan that will see 15,000 new homes built by 2033. Ahead of a two-week consultation, in which landowners have their say on the accuracy of sites submitted for consideration, Councillor Graham Butland has vowed to avoid overseeing an urban sprawl across large swathes of the region.Open PDFThe Tory leader's comments come as the council published a draft version...

Cameron defends tax credit cuts at PMQs

David Cameron defends proposed cuts to tax credits during Prime Minister's Questions and warns the House of Lords not to challenge them.

chrisdyer published Missing Chelmsford woman last seen at Liverpool Street after...

A woman from Chelmsford has gone missing after a night out in London two days ago.Carlie Johnson, 28, was last seen at 11.30pm outside Liverpool Street train station on October 16.It is thought she was trying to get the last train to Essex, but missed her connection to Chelmsford. Her family and friends are "desperately worried" about her safety.One of her friends wrote of Facebook: "Carlie Johnson please let someone know where you are and that you are safe babe. "We are all really worried about...

Labour MP 'sorry' for Hunt wife tweet

Labour MP Helen Goodman apologises after making comments about Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt's Chinese wife.

SamBalls published 28 Chelmsford pubs and clubs that are gone but not forgotten

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HSinclair published Fire brigade called out to Fitness 364 gym in Chelmsford

Three fire engines were called out to an electrical fault at Fitness 364 gym in New Street, Chelmsford this morning.The call-out is believed to be the automatic response to an electrical failure, and there was no actual fire at the site.Crews left the scene by 9 am, and an electrician is thought to be en route to the gym to deal with the fault.

PeteWalkerAdv published 11 stunning rural pictures that prove Essex is place to be this...

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UK accuses Russia over Syria strikes

Russia has carried out "unguided" bombing in Syria that has led to the deaths of civilians, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon says.

Manchester United 2-1 VfL Wolfsburg

Manchester United earn their first win of the Champions League group stage as they come from behind to beat Wolfsburg.