Essex Chronicle published Tributes flood in for former Essex County Cricket Club groundsman...

THE WORLD of cricket is in mourning after the death of former Essex County Cricket Club and Oval groundsman Harry Brind MBE.The 85-year-old died at his home in Barnard Road, Galleywood, on Monday last week.Originally from Hammersmith, he met wife Pat at a village dance in Roehampton while the two were living in Putney in 1953."He bought me a port and lemon, which I thought was incredibly sophisticated and that was it, but he was so handsome, I was very lucky," said Pat, who worked as...

PaulDentJones published Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie and The Who among legends to be...

HISTORIC gigs where music legends Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie and others performed in Chelmsford will be celebrated at a special art exhibition that also showcases the city's up and coming musical talent, writes Kathryn Knight.Chelmsford Idea's Hub will host the unique free event, dubbed Scene, on Saturday to remind people of the former town's musical heritage.Musician and artist Marc Sepfton has organised the exhibition, which will include his own paintings of Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie and Amy...

WillWatkinson commented The Red Beret pub faces license review after claims of drug...

The Red Beret pub in is set for a licencing review next week after a complainant made a number of accusations about drug dealing, late night lock-ins and the sale of stolen goods on the premises. The pub, in Melbourne Avenue has been under review by Chelmsford City Council, since July 20 and will find out its fate on September 10. The grounds for the review of the license include the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance and the protection of...

Essex Chronicle published Gooby ready for step into the unknown with Chelmsford Rugby Club

Chelmsford Rugby Club's director of coaching, Eddie Gooby, says his side are raring to go ahead of their debut season in London & South East Division One North.It's unknown territory for Chelmsford after they achieved promotion last year in their title-winning campaign.Two pre-season wins over Southend and Eton Manor have set them up nicely for their season opener at home to Chingford on Saturday and Gooby is excited to get up and running."It's been a long summer so everyone is now...

WillWatkinson published ​Essex Freemasons appoint Cllr Rodney Bass as new Grand Master to...

The Essex Freemasons have appointed Essex County Council cabinet member Rodney Bass as their new Grand Master.The former Chairman of Essex County Council will lead the historic organisation into their tercentenary celebrations in 2017. Cllr Bass served on Maldon District Council for 40 years and will be inaugurated this evening at Freemasons Hall in London.Once a deeply secretive movement the all-male organisation now consist of roadsweepers, builders, and office managers and focus on donating...

SamBalls published Travel chaos on the A12 and A120 as three-vehicle crash and...

Commuters using the A12 and A120 this morning (September 1) are experiencing a torrid return to work as the notoriously busy roads are beset with delays.An accident involving three vehicles is blocking one lane of the A120, westbound, between Chelmsford Road (B1008) and the B1256 Dunmow North.Meanwhile, a broken down lorry is clogging up one lane of the A12, northbound, just before junction 26 (Eight Ash Green).Elsewhere on the trunk road, there is slow moving traffic on the southbound carriage...

Essex Chronicle published Chelmsford mum blames bad financial advice for benefits...

A PRE-SCHOOL teacher's life has been turned "upside down" after she was prosecuted because of what she claims was a financial advisor's faulty advice.Single mother-of-two Jenny Hands, who gets council tax and housing benefit, was convicted on Thursday last week for failing to declare her children's £61,000 savings to Chelmsford City Council.The 44-year-old, of Derwent Way, Chelmsford, claims an advisor told her she did not need to declare it, leading her to wrongly claim...