ricbrown3193 published BREAKING: Police seal off Fambridge Close in Maldon

Police have cordoned off a street in Maldon this afternoon.A number of police cars along with an ambulance and paramedic response car are in Fambridge Close.A police cordon is also in place. It is not yet known what the incident is.More to follow.

Jennifer_Dale published Burglars tried to break into a Rayne home with screwdrivers

ESSEX Police are searching for this person [pictured above] in connection with an investigation into two suspects attempting to gain access to a Rayne house with a screwdriver.At 3.40pm last Tuesday two people tried to force the back door of the home on New Road, Rayne, but did not manage to get inside and so fled the scene. Anyone with any information about who the man pictured may be or anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious behaviour is asked to contact Dc Andrew Young at Braintree on...

JoeSturdy published Live Essex traffic March 21, 2016: A12, A13 and M25 heavy traffic

We all know how frustrating it can be to be caught up in delays or seemingly endless traffic jams.

And on a Monday too – especially when we want to get our week off to a good start.

Be it the A12 on the way from Colchester to London, the M25 at Brook Street, the M11 near Stansted or the railways, there always seems to be some hold up somewhere.

That's where we at the Essex Chronicle come in: you can follow this page for all the latest traffic and travel information during the...

GuyBell published Gun-wielding Chelmsford teen jailed after targeting wine shop in...

A TEENAGER was released from prison just six weeks before holding up a Stock off-licence with a BB gun in a bid to pay off his £1,400 drug debt.Jordan Anderson, 19, was sent to prison today after a court heard he had been left with stab wounds and a broken nose after a drug-related assault.Anderson, unemployed, targeted the Four Vintners in Mill Road on November 25 at around 6pm when he held a fake gun at shop owner Mark Stephens.Prosecuting at Chelmsford Crown Court, Brian Reece said:...

Obama and Cameron 'close', US insists

The White House says David Cameron has been "as close a partner" as Barack Obama has had, after the president appeared the criticise the PM in a magazine interview.

JoeSturdy published Biker taken to hospital after A12 crash near Chelmsford

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a crash on the A12 near Chelmsford. The biker, a man in his 20s, crashed on Sunday (February 28) at around 11.15pm at Boreham. The East of England Ambulance Service sent a rapid response vehicle, ambulance crew and ambulance officer to the scene.The man was found to have a knee injury and was taken to Broomfield Hospital for further treatment.His injuries are not believed to be serious.

Jennifer_Dale published Residents urged to be vigilant after spate of house burglaries in...

Essex Police are urging residents to be vigilant after a spate of house burglaries in Braintree and Great Notley over the last two weeks. The incidents took place between February 9 and 26, with a number of addresses on the Fairview and Kings Park estates being targeted.Detective Constable Alan Lewis, of Braintree CID, who is leading the investigation, said: "Residents can be assured that we are working around the clock to deter, catch and bring burglary suspects to justice. "We are...