'Thousands' of sex abuse cases missed

The prevalence of child sexual abuse in England has been vastly underestimated, particularly within families, a Children's Commissioner report suggests.

Essex Chronicle published In-form Chelmsford City striker Skepelhorn sets 20-goal target...

Chelmsford City striker Hugo Skepelhorn believes he is on track to reach his target of 20 goals this season.The young striker took his tally to six this campaign with a brace in the Clarets' 5-0 win over Hayes & Yeading at the weekend.It's four goals in three starts for the 19-year-old, who has only started 11 of the 19 matches he's been involved in this season but hopes now he can continue his fine form for City."The start against Hayes really helped us because we came out the blocks...

SimonMurfitt1 published Man left in life-changing condition after Loughton knife attack

Detectives have launched an investigation after a man was attacked in Loughton. He suffered serious knife wounds which have left him in a life changing condition.It happened in the High Road at just before 11.30pm last night (Friday, November 6).The victim, who is in his 20s, had been on a night out in the town. He left with a group of friends but was then attacked in the street by a group of three or four men. He was taken to hospital by ambulance. Officers attended and one of the suspects was...

First flights return after Sharm alert

Planes bring back to the UK hundreds of tourists who were stranded in Sharm el-Sheikh, but only eight out of 29 planned Friday flights have operated.