Brexit 'would spark year-long recession'

Treasury analysis says Brexit would tip the UK into a year-long recession, but Vote Leave dismisses the study as "deeply biased".

JoeSturdy published ​In court: Who's been before magistrates in Braintree, Chelmsford...

The following criminal cases were heard at Essex magistrates' courts from March 7 to 10.Suspended sentencesMARK BRENDON HASTIE, 57, of Mount Road, Braintree, was given a 12 week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months for driving along Manor Street in Braintree on February 18 after he had been drinking. The proportion of alcohol measured 91 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, more than two-and-a-half times the limit. He was ordered to participate in the Thinking Skills programme...

JoeSturdy published Woman cut out of car after serious A130 crash

The A130 was shut northbound after a serious crash near Rettendon this morning (Wednesday, March 30).Emergency crews attended the scene, on the northbound side of the road, between Rettendon and Howe Green.Three fire engines were called at 10.31am to the crash, involving a car and an 'agricultural vehicle'.A woman was trapped in the car and fire crews used a set of cutting equipment to release her by 11.04am.The East of England Ambulance Service crew sent one ambulance and an ambulance officer...

JoeSturdy published Woman cut out of car after serious A130 crash

The A130 was shut northbound after a serious crash near Rettendon this morning (Wednesday, March 30).Emergency crews attended the scene, on the northbound side of the road, between Rettendon and Howe Green.Three fire engines were called at 10.31am to the crash, involving a car and an 'agricultural vehicle'.A woman was trapped in the car and fire crews used a set of cutting equipment to release her by 11.04am.The East of England Ambulance Service crew sent one ambulance and an ambulance officer...

Wales 1-1 Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland are denied a first away friendly win for almost a decade as Simon Church's late penalty earns Wales a draw.

ricbrown3193 published Meet drunken reveller Alex Caviel, who went on a night out in...

Bar & Beyond certainly lived up to its name when one boozy reveller woke up from a heavy night in Chelmsford – in Barcelona.

Alex Caviel had headed into the city on Friday planning for a big night, but he probably didn't expect to be £1,000 out of pocket after an impromptu break in the Spanish city.

The 21-year-old former Sandon School pupil, who spoke to the Chronicle from his third hotel room of the trip on Monday, said: "Me and my best friend went down to Bar &...

MP Danczuk must pay back £11k expenses

Labour MP Simon Danczuk is ordered to repay £11,000 after admitting making an "error" in his expenses claims.

Essex Chronicle published Chelmsford Chieftains NEWS: Title a step closer after a weekend...

Chelmsford Chieftains came through two tough fixtures at the weekend to keep on course for the double.Already crowned the South East Cup winners, the Chieftains consider the NIHL Division One South championship to be the jewel in the crown.With just seven games remaining, they are ten points clear of the chasing pack and the title is almost within touching distance.On Saturday it was the nightmare journey to the Welsh capital to face the Cardiff NIHL Devils, who face the prospect of winning...

Jennifer_Dale published Police appeal for lorry witness at Danbury 999 call ambulance...

Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious accident in which an ambulance answering a 999 call in Danbury hit dentist, Dr Michael Daly. The collision happened at 5.20pm on Thursday, February 5, when the 77-year-old was struck by an ambulance at the junction of Mayes Lane and Main Road, on the traffic light crossing.An Essex Police spokesperson said: "Police believe a lorry may have been in the vicinity at the time of the collision and we are asking anyone who has seen that lorry or...

TomBage published Essex County Council release video in attempt to explain the work...

Essex County Council has released an animated to film to show drivers the work that they carry out in maintaining the county's highways and transportation networks.

The video, which shows a hand drawing out images of the county in action, features a voiceover that tells people about all of the different schemes that the council run.

Thinking behind the schemes is explained by the voiceover, while stats about England's second biggest county and why good transportation links are key also...

Chris_Rushton published PICTURES: Saturday shoppers, Braintree Town Centre. Essex

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Chris_Rushton published PICTURES: Foot tapping stick clashing Morris men in Billericay.

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Maldon Chronicle published Maldon & Tiptree NEWS: Colchester United striker Akinande's...

Maldon & Tiptree manager Steve Ball believes striker Sam Newson has helped fill the goals void left by Femi Akinande.The Jammers' new leading man has six goals in six appearances since joining at the start of December and his brace on Saturday against Bury Town secured all three points in a 2-1 win.Ball was partly responsible for bringing in the former Needham Market striker and has been delighted with his contribution so far, picking up where Akinande left off before signing a full-time...

JoeSturdy published Greater Anglia trains delayed through Chelmsford - by bird

We've all heard of trains being delayed by leaves on the line and the wrong type of rain – but how about a pheasant?

You may not believe it, but that's exactly the reason why seven minutes of delay were caused to journeys through Chelmsford this morning (Tuesday, January 26) according to Greater Anglia – after the bird hit a train's windscreen, causing it to be damaged.

The Twitter team announced the delays, which provoked a sarcastic comment or two – but other commuters...

Fairy tales 'thousands of years old'

Fairy tales like Beauty and the Beast can be traced back thousands of years, according to researchers at universities in Durham and Lisbon.

GuyBell published Pictures: Essex man taken to hospital after BMW crashes through...

THIS was the wreckage left after a BMW smashed through a roundabout's railings following an early morning crash.The £25,000 three series was left wedged at a 45 degree angle after a collision with a Peugeot 206 on Broadmayne in Basildon.Paramedics and police attended the scene of the accident which happened at around 5am on Thursday (January 14) and the driver, a man in his 20s, suffered minor injuries.An Essex Police spokesperson said: "Police were contacted at 5.15am with reports of...

Essex Chronicle published Wickham Bishops woman Laura rewarded with OBE for devoting her...

A COMMUNITY-SPIRITED woman who has dedicated her life to helping others has been appointed MBE.Laura Logan Wood, 72, of Ishams Close in Wickham Bishops, has spent the past 40 years volunteering for many causes, including the Samaritans, Rape Crisis and the RSPB.Currently the lead volunteer at the Chelmsford Coroner's Court Support Service, where she has spent ten years, Laura is a former chairman of 12 years of Chelmsford's Centre Supporting Voluntary Action, and served as the president at...

EssexPhotos published Ladi Benson funeral: Trinity Methodist Church, Rainsford Road,...

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GuyBell published Overturned lorry causes nine-hour A130 closure

An overturned lorry carrying wood has brought traffic to a halt on the A130 with traffic being diverted from the Sadler's Farm junction.The main road, which connects Basildon and Chelmsford was shut following the accident at around 7am this morning. Drivers are being advised to find an alternative route while police cordon remains in place during an operation to remove the vehicle. Congestion has calmed down since the accident but motorists have been warned the road could still be closed until...