Braintree Chronicle published Witham schools Maltings Academy and New Rickstones Academy strive...

EIGHT months after controversial plans to merge the only two secondary schools in Witham were revoked, the head teachers of both academies have revealed why they still strive to work together.Emma Baker and Damian Lee, who are in charge of Maltings Academy and New Rickstones Academy respectively, are coming to the end of their first term at the helm of each school.Their leadership is overseen by John Szynal, the former Maltings principal who is now executive head of both academies, after owners...

SamBalls published Betty Barclay and French Connection open shops at Braintree...

Christmas has come early for those who indulge in a little retail therapy as Braintree Freeport announced two new stores have opened at the shopping village.Aimed at the modern woman, the new Betty Barclay store stocks its own label alongside leading brands such as Gil Bret, Vera Mont and Cartoon. Fashion-loving shoppers to the new boutique will be able to discover the latest collections, which are divided into three distinct lines: Collection, Elements and Outdoor. The new addition is joined by...

Chris_Rushton published PICTURES: Crowds at Chelmsford Christmas lights switch on

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Chris_Rushton published PICTURES: Baddow Road closed for Police search

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chrisdyer published Teenage boy becomes fifth arrest over Ladi Benson murder in Great...

A teenage boy has been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Chelmsford. Ladi Benson died following an altercation in Baddow Road, Great Baddow, on Tuesday November 10. A 16-year-old boy from Chelmsford was arrested in the early hours of this morning (Friday November 20) on suspicion of assault and affray. He has been taken to Chelmsford police station for questioning. A 20-year-old man arrested on Wednesday, November 18, on suspicion of murder remains in police custody this...

UK spies to get cash boost in IS fight

Extra funding for the UK's security services is announced by the government to help combat the threat from Islamic State militants.

Essex Chronicle published ​Tale of two cities as Chelmsford lose to Truro

Chelmsford City 1, Truro City 2(Vanarama National League South)The Clarets were their own worst enemies as they lost 2-1 at Melbourne Park to Truro City on Saturday afternoon in the Vanarama National League South.Young attacker Hugo Skepelhorn got the hosts off to a great start after just five minutes, following up his own saved shot on five minutes to slot home. It was the Clarets' first league goal in three games.However, from then on in the first half Chelmsford were sloppy in possession....