Braintree Chronicle published Defender Matt Paine leaves Braintree Town after 'hard decision'...

Defender Matt Paine is the latest player to leave Braintree Town following Danny Cowley's departure to Lincoln City, but has delivered a heartfelt goodbye statement as he moves on to Boreham Wood.Following in the footsteps of skipper Kenny Davis and striker Sean Marks, with others considering their options, Paine has decided to move on to seek a fresh challenge after six years with the club."I'd just like to take the opportunity to thank all concerned with Braintree Town Football...

ricbrown3193 published PICTURED: Leavers wave goodbye to Ingatestone's Anglo European...

It is not every day students can dress as The Flintstones, Snow White, Alice or the Mad Hatter for the classroom. But it is not every day they get to leave school. To celebrate this momentous occasion, sixth-formers at Anglo European School hired or made fancy dress costumes with a Disney or cartoon theme. "It is really exciting to see how much effort the other students make on this special day," said one leaver, Hannah Leyland. Classmate Francesca Bradford added: "Today is a...

Katie_Feehan published Boy, 13, impales legs on fence in Chelmsford park

A 13-year-old boy had to be cut free after he impaled his legs on a fence in Chelmsford. The Essex Air Ambulance, fire crews, police and the ambulance service were on the scene in Melbourne Park on Saturday evening (May 21).The boy was cut free by firefighters before being transported to hospital.A spokeswoman for the fire service said: "We were called at 5.38pm."Two crews from Chelmsford responded. A 13-year-old male had impaled his legs on a fence and crews had to cut the fence to...

DarrylWebber published Five best gigs in Chelmsford this week

You can't beat live music and there are some great gigs coming up this week in Chelmsford with something to suit all tastes...Americana nightThursday, March 31, Bassment, ChelmsfordYee-hah! The monthly Americana night at the Bassment returns for its March instalment hosted as ever by The Southern Generals. Headlining the night are acclaimed duo The Black Feathers, married couple Sian Chandler and Ray Hughes, whose perfectly paired voices soar above songs that take in folk, roots, alt-country and...

DarrylWebber published Five best gigs in Chelmsford this week

You can't beat live music and there are some great gigs coming up this week in Chelmsford with something to suit all tastes...Americana nightThursday, March 31, Bassment, ChelmsfordYee-hah! The monthly Americana night at the Bassment returns for its March instalment hosted as ever by The Southern Generals. Headlining the night are acclaimed duo The Black Feathers, married couple Sian Chandler and Ray Hughes, whose perfectly paired voices soar above songs that take in folk, roots, alt-country and...

TomBage published Chelmsford hospice inspires group of fourteen friends to ride the...

POPULAR Chelmsford charity bike ride, Pedal for The J's will see hundreds of people from across Essex hop on their bikes for a good cause on Sunday, May 1.Among them will be fourteen friends from Maldon, Chelmsford, and Danbury led by Donna Wild and Rob Gibbons. The annual ride in aid of The J's Hospice is something the pair look forward to each year and they are delighted that more of their friends are getting involved.Donna, aged 50 from Chelmsford, said: "Cycling together is more of a...

TomBage published Chelmsford hospice inspires group of fourteen friends to ride the...

POPULAR Chelmsford charity bike ride, Pedal for The J's will see hundreds of people from across Essex hop on their bikes for a good cause on Sunday, May 1.Among them will be fourteen friends from Maldon, Chelmsford, and Danbury led by Donna Wild and Rob Gibbons. The annual ride in aid of The J's Hospice is something the pair look forward to each year and they are delighted that more of their friends are getting involved.Donna, aged 50 from Chelmsford, said: "Cycling together is more of a...

SamBalls published BREAKING: 'Body found in street' in Maldon after disturbance,...

A man has been arrested following a disturbance in a Maldon street this afternoon (March 24). Officers were called to Fambridge Close shortly before 2pm following the reports of the incident.Police are at Fambridge Close, MaldonAn Essex Police spokesman said: "Officers are currently at the scene dealing with the incident and a man has been arrested."The road has been cordoned off and ambulance crews are also at the scene.The road has been cordoned off by police.'Body in road'Paul...

Maldon Chronicle published Maldon & Tiptree NEWS: Manager Steve Ball excited to test his...

Maldon & Tiptree manager Steve Ball is excited to see how far his team have progressed when they face Harlow Town this weekend and feels his side are a match for anyone.The Jammers are in great form, having won their past three games and lost just once in 15 matches.That form has not quashed hopes of a late surge for a Ryman North play-off place, but Ball is focused on Saturday's game, which will be the acid test of his time in charge so far."This game will really give us an...

JoeSturdy published Severe delays at Dartford Crossing after two car crash

There are severe delays coming into Essex through the Dartford Crossing tunnels tonight (Friday, February 5).UPDATE 2037: All lanes now re-opened.Two lanes are closed on the anti-clockwise M25 between J1A and J31 because of a two-car crash. Drivers have reported sitting in stationary traffic for 30 minutes.It is not known how severe the incident is. It is understood the tunnel is closed.

ELO to play Glastonbury 'legends' slot

Rock group ELO are to step into Lionel Richie's shoes and play Glastonbury's "legends" slot in June.

Tributes pour in for Sir Terry Wogan

Tributes pour in for veteran BBC broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan who has died at the age of 77, after a "short but brave battle with cancer".

Corbyn 'low payers' plan criticised

Jeremy Corbyn's plan to penalise low paying firms is rejected as "unworkable" by Labour's shadow business spokesman Angela Eagle.

VIDEO: British pilot 'shot down by elephant poachers'

Police in Tanzania arrest suspects after a British helicopter pilot was shot down tracking elephant poachers

GHMorgan published Pictures: Chelmsford Hockey Club men v Havering

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JoeSturdy published Long delays in Broomfield, Chelmsford after 'accident'

There are long delays throughout Broomfield this morning after an earlier accident. Main Road was closed because of an incident in Eric Avenue. The Chronicle has received reports of a person hit earlier. Traffic is backed up throughout the area with long delays tailing back to Chelmer Valley Road and Essex Regiment Way according to Twitter users. Closure of Main Road #Broomfield causing mayhem in #Chelmsford Long q's Chelmer Valley Road, Essex Regiment Way, Springfield etc. Stuck atm—...

Chris_Rushton published PICTURES: Racing at Chelmsford City Racecourse Gallery 1 of 2

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Chris_Rushton published PICTURES: Chelmsford Parkrun Gallery 2 of 2

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TomBage published Poll: What should be England's national anthem?

Essex MPs have decided along with their counterparts around the country to introduce a bill on whether or not England should have it's own national anthem. Currently English sports teams and events use the national anthem for the entirety of the United Kingdom, God Save The Queen. Wales and Scotland both have their own anthems to use on occasions which are for their nation alone, with Wales having Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Land of Our Fathers) and Scotland using Flower of Scotland. Like England,...

Essex Chronicle published More than £2,000 raised for Hatfield Peverel boy with...

A SIX-YEAR-OLD boy who mistook drain cleaner for a bottle of water in a freak accident spent Christmas in intensive care after suffering severe internal burns.Sonny Arthur, of The Street, Hatfield Peverel, was rushed to specialist children's hospital Great Ormond Street in London after digesting caustic soda crystals from the heavy duty cleaning product.The Hatfield Peverel Infant School pupil was expected to remain there for two weeks, which prompted Jenna Wingrave, a family friend of Sonny's...

Alcohol limits cut to reduce risks

New tougher alcohol guidelines are published, reducing recommended drinking limits and calling for several booze-free days a week.