Livingstone: Blair to blame for 7/7

Former Mayor of London Ken Livingstone is criticised for suggesting Tony Blair was to blame for the deaths of 52 people in the 7/7 London bombings in 2005.

ricbrown3193 published Chelmsford man pleads guilty to carrying stun gun and baton in...

A man who admitted to carrying a stun gun and a baton "for protection" near Chelmsford train station is due to be sentenced at the end of this month.Jamie Brewer, 26, of Sawkins Avenue, Galleywood, was spotted on August 8 of this year with the items in the back pocket of his shorts, on Duke Street.Police were called, and when he was searched, Brewer was found to in possession of the weapons.He pleaded guilty to two counts but his case was passed over to Chelmsford Crown Court for...

oliverharbord published EMIRATES FA CUP: Braintree Town handed home Forest Green Rovers...

Braintree Town will host fellow Vanarama National League side Forest Green Rovers in the Emirates FA Cup second round, if they get past Oxford United in their forthcoming replay.The Iron put in a superb performance to draw with Sky Bet League Two's Oxford United 1-1 on Saturday, thanks to a Kenny Davis equaliser.Rovers had a superb 2-1 win over AFC Wimbledon, thanks to goals from Darren Carter and a last minute winner from Elliott Frear.Rovers are currently top of the National League table.The...

ricbrown3193 published Essex Police officer dismissed after sending racist and...

An officer has been dismissed from Essex Police after sending racist and homophobic text messages and breaching standards of professional behaviour.Pc Jonathan Williams left the force after a special case hearing at Harlow County Court today, Monday, November 2, which was chaired by Chief Constable Stephen Kavanagh.The hearing was told Pc Williams, who was based at Southend, had sent racist and homophobic text messages.He had also made offensive remarks towards a woman known to him.Pc Williams,...