libbymcbride1 published New book reveals interesting facts about the Essex postcode areas

A new book that was released earlier this month reveals interesting facts about each of Essex's postcodes. Mail obsession: A journey round Britain by postcode, by Mark Mason, shares a fact from each of Britain's 124 postcodes, including the five from Essex (CO, CM, RM, IG and SS).Here's an extract from the book, with some of the interesting facts, from the county, that are included in the book:CO (Colchester): After Captain Lawrence Oates died on Scott's ill-fated trip to the Antarctic, his...

Essex Chronicle published Disallowed goals mean Chelmsford Hockey Ladies settle for draw

CHELMSFORD Hockey Ladies made it five games unbeaten after their 2-2 draw at Maidenhead on the weekend – but were unfortunate not to claim all three.Jess Bryan scored early on to give Chelmsford a promising start to the game and Sophie Stock made it 2-1 in the second half.Kate Maxey seemingly sealed the deal late on only for it to be disallowed for being struck outside the D and boosted by their misfortune Maidenhead went on to equalise late on.The home side pressed from the push back but...

WillWatkinson published Missing Chelmsford woman Carlie Johnson found safe in London

Missing Chelmsford woman Carlie Johnson has been found safe in London.The search for the missing 28-year-old has come to an end as she is with police officers in the capital. Carlie was missing since Friday, October 16, when she failed to return home after a day in London. She was due to catch a train back to Chelmsford from Liverpool Street station but instead is believed to have stayed in London instead.Essex Police have issued a number of appeals for the woman and the social media posts have...

WillWatkinson published ​New Smyths toy superstore set to open in Chelmsford this...

A new Smyths toy superstore is set to open in Chelmsford this weekend with special guests including Fireman Sam, Paw Patrol's Marshall and Barbie all dropping by to entertain excited kids.The launch of the new store, located in the Riverside Retail Park, will begin at 9am on Saturday, October 24, with free face-painting, candy floss and giveaway goods.A number of special guests including Fireman Sam, Paw Patrol's Marshall and Barbie will be in attendance at various intervals between 10am and...

Ciaran_Gold published Six-a-side footballer Joe Bonner dies after collapsing at...

A man has died after collapsing at a six-a-side football game in Chelmsford.Ambulances were called after Joe Bonner collapsed around 9.10pm on Monday (October 12) on the 3G pitches at the Chelmsford Sport and Athletics Centre in Melbourne.A spokesman for the service said: " We attended a patient, a man in his late 20s on a playing field. He was unconscious when we arrived at the scene."After treatment we took him to Broomfield Hospital in a critical condition."It is understood Mr...

PeteWalkerAdv published Fake copper Elijah King who burgled Margaretting and Writtle...

A COUNTERFEIT copper who fleeced elderly people of hundreds of pounds was branded a 'disgrace' after his 94-year-old victim died just five days after being burgled.Elijah King, of Meadow Lane, Runwell, targeted homes in Wickford and Brentwood claiming he was a policeman before searching for fake money.Those at Basildon Crown Court on Wednesday (October 14) heard that one victim, Eleanor Gibbs, who lived in Friern Gardens, Wickford, passed away days after King demanded she hand over £800 of...

Braintree Chronicle published Braintree pet owner 'heartbroken' by death of escaped Jack...

A HEARTBROKEN dog owner's holiday was ruined after learning her Jack Russell that she left in kennels had been run over.Elaine Jarvis, 32, was eating lunch on her penultimate day in Benidorm when she was told by the Doggy Lodge Centre in Braintree that her "beautiful" Poppy was laying critically injured with a broken spine at a nearby veterinary practice, after being hit on the A120.The Braintree resident, of Brunel Road, was told that Poppy had escaped through a window at the...

HSinclair published Family worried as Chelmsford man goes missing after death threats

The family of a man who hasn't been seen for at least a fortnight said they are worried about his safety as he received death threats before his disappearance.James Grubb, 20, originally from Chelmsford but currently living in Saffron Walden, was last seen in Ongar Road, Brentwood almost three weeks ago, and was expected in Norwich later the same day, but never showed up.James' older brother Michael Mtchell, 25, said: "Nothing like this has happened before; he has always let someone know...

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