JoeSturdy published A12 part blocked after four-vehicle crash near Brentwood

A four-vehicle crash has blocked a section of the A12 near Brentwood.
The crash happened at around 4.10pm on the Chelmsford-bound carriageway between the M25 / Brook Street junction and J12 for the Mountnessing and Shenfield turn-off.

Fire crews are on the scene and they are dealing with a fuel leak and the road is partially blocked.
It is understood that five people have been hurt in the crash, but it is not known how badly.
There is traffic queueing back onto the M25.
Snapchat user Sophie...

Lost garden design lectures of Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe published

On the 20th anniversary of his death, the Landscape Architects Association (LAA) has published four videos in honour of garden designer and historian Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe.

JoeSturdy published Which Essex schools are shut because of the teachers' strike?

A huge number of schools across Essex are closed because of teacher strike action on Tuesday (July 5).The National Union of Teachers (NUT) union, which called the strike action, is telling schools the strike is being held by its members in the face of funding concerns, along with continuing issues over working conditions for teachers.Below, we have got the latest list (as of 11pm on Monday, July 4) of schools set to be closed as given to Essex County Council. There is, however, no requirement...

Pellenc introduce battery-powered pruners

Pellenc is making a play for pruners of vines and other plants with two new battery-powered models.

Essex Chronicle published Ask Molly: Eye beauty tips

It's always worth splashing out on a decent eye cream, as the skin is at its thinnest and most fragile around our eyes, and as we get older, this area shows the signs of ageing the most.
We don't only have to contend with fine lines, but also droopiness, dark circles and the welcoming texture of crepe paper.

It goes without saying that we can prevent ageing by wearing sunglasses and not smoking, but applying an eye cream can also help.
How do I choose the right product?
When it comes to...

Plantscape wins local orders

A Derbyshire supplier of floral displays has spoken of its local pride after it picked up orders for its nearest town and city.

Braintree Chronicle published Braintree Town v Grimsby Town RECAP: Heartbreaking extra-time...

All eyes were on the Avanti Stadium today as Braintree Town hosted Grimsby Town looking to earn their place in the Vanarama National League play-off final at Wembley.

The Iron held a single-goal advantage after skipper Kenny Davis' calm spot kick gave them a 1-0 victory in the first leg at Blundell Park on Thursday night.

The Avanti Stadium was packed, with last week's crowd of 1,803 for the Altrincham clash smashed with 3,102 in attendance, with the Mariners bringing 733 with them and the...

Screaming banned on rollercoaster

A theme park asks people not to scream on a new rollercoaster ride because it's too noisy for people living nearby.

Screaming banned on rollercoaster

A theme park asks people not to scream on a new rollercoaster ride because it's too noisy for people living nearby.

JoeSturdy published Man dies, another critical in A133 Weeley crash

A man has died in a two-car crash in Weeley this afternoon (Monday, March 28). The crash, on the A133, happened at around 5pm and involved a red Ford Focus and a beige Kia Sed. The driver of the Ford Focus, a man aged in his 70s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The occupants of the Kia, a man and a woman aged in their 60s, both suffered serious injuries and were air lifted to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge where the man's condition is described as life threatening. An Essex Police...

JoeSturdy published Man dies, another critical in A133 Weeley crash

A man has died in a two-car crash in Weeley this afternoon (Monday, March 28). The crash, on the A133, happened at around 5pm and involved a red Ford Focus and a beige Kia Sed. The driver of the Ford Focus, a man aged in his 70s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The occupants of the Kia, a man and a woman aged in their 60s, both suffered serious injuries and were air lifted to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge where the man's condition is described as life threatening. An Essex Police...

Maldon Chronicle published Sword-wielding schoolchildren invade Promenade Park in Battle of...

EAR-SPLITTING roars, the swish of swords and the clashing of shields could be heard as pupils from All Saints Primary School re-enacted the Battle of Maldon in Promenade Park.As a grand finale to the school's Invaders and Settlers topic, 100 Year 3 and Year 4 pupils marched through Maldon High Street down to the park, fully dressed for the occasion with swords, helmets and shields.The children's battle cries could be heard throughout the town and shopkeepers and the general public cheered the...

Askham Bryan students win Ideal show garden title

Askham Bryan College students have been crowned the 2016 'Young Gardeners of the Year,' announced in line with the launch of the Ideal Home Show.

libbymcbride1 published Woman in critical condition after serious crash near Coggeshall

A woman is in a critical condition after a serious crash on the A120 near Coggeshall this morning (Friday, March 18).Emergency services were called to the scene at 8.20am. The East of England Ambulance Service sent three ambulances, two ambulance officers, a rapid response vehicle as well as a response car containing a specialist doctor. Medics treated a woman, believed to be in her 40s, for a 'very serious' head injury. Fire crews were called to her remove her from a vehicle by 8.51am. She was...

libbymcbride1 published ITV's Love Island looking for Essex singletons

ITV2's Love Island is back this summer, with a group of islanders spending six weeks in a luxury villa in Majorca getting to know one another.The show is looking for fun singles from right across the UK, who want to head to the sun in search of romance.To remain in paradise, the chosen islanders must not only win the hearts of each other but also the public, who ultimately decide who stays on Love Island and who goes home with the £50,000 prize.On last year's show, Essex's Hannah Elizabeth...

PM angers Leave campaign with jobs claim

David Cameron angers Leave campaigners by accusing them of regarding lost jobs and businesses as "a price worth paying" for getting out of the EU.

Frogheath Landscapes takes the title at APL Awards

Sussex-based Frogheath Landscapes has been proclaimed the supreme winner at the APL Awards 2016 today (4 March).

Garden Bridge tree team reaches halfway mark

The Garden Bridge planting team is well on the way to selecting the trees needed for the project, with 144 of the 270 trees tagged in two European nurseries.

ricbrown3193 published Essex Police and Crime Commissioner's £5-a-year tax...

A council tax increase of around 10 pence a week, which will allow Essex Police force to retain 90 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), has been approved.A meeting of the Police and Crime Panel meeting on Friday (January 29), ratified the proposals, just months after it had been planned to see the number of PCSOs in Essex cut to just 60, down from the 250 currently in operation.Nick Alston, Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex, said: "I am delighted that the Police and Crime Panel...

Essex Chronicle published Marconi Tennis Club coach Piers Nightingale honoured for work...

Grassroots tennis has been under scrutiny in recent years, but Chelmsford's Piers Nightingale has been recognised for his determination to turn that around.He has now been awarded with the Essex County Commended Development Coaching Award.The 25-year-old Marconi Tennis Club head coach has been recognised for his work in getting more kids involved in the sport. He was also awarded the Essex County Children's Coaching Award last year as well as being nominated for the award nationally this...

JoeSturdy published Stansted Airport plane came within four metres of crash with...

A PLANE came within four metres of colliding with a drone as it climbed out of Stansted Airport. The flight crew of the Boeing 737, operated by airlines such as Ryanair, were on the initial climb out from the Essex airport heading towards Clacton when the co-pilot suddenly saw a purple drone pass above them.They estimated the distance to be a matter of mere metres, and the incident happened so quickly as the plane was travelling at around 285mph, that there was no time to take avoiding...

JoeSturdy published Chelmsford Linden Centre mental health care provider to be...

A government health regulator has opened an investigation into troubled Essex mental health care provider North Essex Partnership University Foundation Trust over its services and finances.

Monitor announced it had opened the investigation into the NEP this morning (Friday, January 29) after a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated the trust's services as 'requiring improvement'.

The trust, which provides mental health services in mid-Essex and at Broomfield Hospital's Linden...

Litvinenko report nonsense - accused

Andrei Lugovoi, accused by a public inquiry of being one of the killers of ex-Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko, brands the judge's conclusions as "nonsense".

DarrylWebber published 10 of the best events at the Essex Book Festival

With 60 events in the space of a month, there's plenty to choose from in the Essex Book Festival. Here's 10 we're looking forward to:Grayson PerryLaunch event, PMI Building, Anglia Ruskin UniversityMonday, February 29, 6pmThe Turner Prize winning artist returns to his home town to launch this year's festival. Always witty, insightful and interesting, he'll be holding forth on whatever subject takes his fancy, whether it be his brilliant House For Essex (opened last year), the state of art and...

GHMorgan published Pictures: Princesses and Superheroes weekend at Marsh Farm

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GHMorgan published Pictures: Brentwood hockey ladies v West Herts

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Maggie's Centres at Southampton and Oldham win planning approval

A woodland garden designed by Sarah Price will be a "haven" for users of a new Maggie's Centre set in the grounds of Southampton General Hospital.