JoeSturdy published ​In court: Who has been in court from Chelmsford, Braintree and...

The following criminal cases were heard at Essex magistrates' courts between May 18 and 24. Sent to prisonPAVEL GRATSJOV, 27, of no fixed address, was sent to prison for six weeks for stealing six tubs of baby formula worth £67.50 from My Local store in Chelmsford on February 14. He was also given four weeks concurrent for failing to attend Chelmsford Magistrates Court on April 19 and must pay an £80 victim surcharge.Suspended sentenceJOSEPH SAMUEL BROWNING, 26, of Trotters Field,...

ricbrown3193 published First look at Aldi and Marks and Spencer heading to new retail...

This is the first look at spectacular new plans for Clock Tower Retail Park, the proposed redevelopment of the abandoned Britvic factory, complete with two brand new supermarkets.Budget retailer Aldi and a Marks & Spencer Simply Food store are two shops that will form part of the renovated site, off Westway in Chelmsford.As the Chronicle revealed last month, the former factory will be transformed into a retail and business park after Chelmsford City Council sold the land for a...

Ex-military officers fight for EU exit

A dozen former senior military officers speak out in favour of the UK leaving the EU, warning membership has undermined the UK's "combat effectiveness".

Braintree Chronicle published ​Braintree Town REACTION: Matt Fry – 'We're so proud, but...

Braintree Town defender Matt Fry was 'bitterly disappointed' with the Iron's Vanarama National League play-off semi-final defeat to Grimsby Town, but feels the players will feel proud of their season when they look back.The 25-year-old former West Ham United, Charlton Athletic and Bradford City defender was in imperious form at the back for the Iron, who had Mark Phillips sent off near the end of normal time. However, a penalty from the Mariners' Padraig Amond on 75 minutes and then a 110th...

SamBalls published ZEUS GALLERY PART TWO: Are you pictured in our flashback...

The ex-boss of an infamous Chelmsford nightclub is in talks to host a one-off reunion a decade after it shut, the Chronicle can reveal.

Zeus nightclub closed its doors in January 2005, to the disappointment of thousands of now thirty-something Chelmsfordians, who misspent much of their youth taking advantage of the venue's notorious £10 all-you-can drink deals, knocking back 50 pence shots in the basement bar or downing aluminium bottles of Wild Brew and other sketchy alcopops that...

Ciaran_Gold published Meadgate Avenue, Chelmsford: Burglars attack men with hammer and...

Police are appealing for witnesses to an aggravated burglary in Meadgate Avenue, Chelmsford in the early hours of this morning (March 24).Three men forced their way into the house at around 12.15am and inside assaulted two men in their 20s with a hammer and a tool bar. They received minor injuries to their knees and hands.Cash, a games console and mobile phones were stolen.Officers are keen to trace a black car that was seen in the area around the time of the incident.Anyone with any information...

Sainsbury's bids for Argos owner

Supermarket chain Sainsbury's tables a £1.4bn bid for Argos owner Home Retail Group.

ricbrown3193 published Pensioner, 86, charged with murdering wife Rita King at Essex...

A pensioner charged with murdering his 81-year-old wife at a care home in Essex is set to stand trial in July after pleading not guilty.Ronald King, 86, is accused of shooting Rita King in the head at the Delamer House care home in Naze Park Road, Walton, on December 28 last year.A post-mortem examination found that the bullet came from what is believed to be a 1934 Enfield revolver which was found at the scene.King, of Cedar Close, Walton, appeared before Chelmsford Crown Court for a hearing...

Braintree Chronicle published Witham MP and Mayor to walk over the O2 to aid children's causes

IT'S NOT every day a Minister of State walks over the O2 arena, but on April 15 that is exactly what Priti Patel will be doing.The Witham MP will scale the heights of the Thames-side attraction with Witham mayor, Councillor Bill Rose, to raise money for two children's charities.One of those charities, Brainwave, has a branch on Newland Street in Witham and cares for children with physical and learning disabilities.Gerry Gould, community manager at the Witham branch, said: "I would like to...

VIDEO: 'People try to kill themselves to get help'

'Lucy' was just seven years old when she started being abused. She spoke to the BBC's Angus Crawford about the difficulties she had getting help.

ricbrown3193 published Two girls wanted in connection with assault at Chelmsford...

Following the release of CCTV images yesterday, (Tuesday January 19), Essex Police have now identified two women they wanted to speak to in connection with an investigation into an assault in Missoula, Chelmsford.The duo contacted Essex Police and are due to be interviewed voluntarily, after the incident back on October 4.A 23-year-old man from Chelmsford suffered facial injuries and a broken front tooth near the toilets of the nightclub.

Essex Chronicle published How cutting out the crap will make a big difference to your...

Our latest article for the BlitzFitMe fitness column is by founder Oliver Berquez and it is about nutrition and how cutting out the crap will make a big difference to your health."I here the same thing over and over, I want to lose weight, I want to eat healthier, but how do I do it?My answer.... Cut out the CRAP!!!CaffeineRefined sugarAlcoholProcessed foodsCaffeine:There are several suggested negative effects of caffeine, but the main one in relation to healthy living is insomnia and...

ricbrown3193 published Essex Police appeal for witnesses after M11 crash that left...

Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident on Essex's M11 heading northbound between junctions six and sevenThe accident happened at around 5.55pm yesterday (Friday, January 8). A blue Nissan Micra appeared to leave the carriageway and collided with a tree.It ended up on its roof and the driver, a 47-year-old man from Braintree, suffered serious injuries. He was taken to Addenbrookes Hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.Debris from the car collided with a...

DarrylWebber published Chelmsford rising star Rat Boy to play hometown gig

Chelmsford's rising music star Rat Boy is playing a hometown gig at the Bassment on Monday, January 25.The talented singer/songwriter has been included in the BBC's Sound of 2016, one of the music industry's most respected indicators of breakthrough acts, and is being tipped for great things this year.Rat Boy, aka Jordan Cardy, is just 19 but his mix of DIY indie-punk music and socially astute lyrics has already gained him a legion of fans not only in the music business but also in his own...

Essex Chronicle commented Chelmsford City Council finalises deal with Taylor Wimpey for...

PLANS for a 350-home development in the city centre edged closer to reality this week when the council sold a key piece of riverside land for £14 million.Chelmsford City Council exchanged conditional contracts with developer Taylor Wimpey, which is now expected to apply for permission to rejuvenate part of the former gas works site in Wharf Road.The redevelopment, dubbed Chelmer Waterside, will include both private and affordable homes, although it will not involve the demolition of what...