China and UK in 'deals for North'

The UK and China are set to agree a number of partnerships designed to "unlock the potential" of the UK government's so-called Northern Powerhouse.

First pine martens arrive in mid Wales

Pine martens are to be relocated from parts of the Scottish Highlands to Powys and Ceredigion in a bid to save them from extinction in Wales.

Essex Chronicle published Resilient Braintree Town earn point against Mariners

BRAINTREE Town's unyielding defence was unbeatable on Saturday in their goalless draw at home with Grimsby Town.Saturday's opponents were going to be a test for the Vanarama National League's elite defence having averaged two goals a game but the Iron held on.That wasn't to say they didn't have their fair amount of chances to win the game but they can be content with a point against the former football league outfit.Earning a first start for Braintree after his goal midweek against Cheltenham...

Midwives warning over staff shortages

More maternity units are shutting their doors to patients as the NHS comes under increasing pressure, the Royal College of Midwives warns.

Chartered Institute of Horticulture to hold annual conference at SALTEX

The Chartered Institute of Horticulture (CIH) is for the first time teaming up with the Institute of Groundsmanship (IoG) by holding its annual conference at the IoG's flagship annual event, SALTEX.

ricbrown3193 published Police search for owner of pocket watch recovered after arrest of...

Police in Harlow are trying to trace the owner of this pocket watch, which is believed to have been stolen in a burglary. It was recovered today, Saturday October 10 following the arrest of two men at an address near Bush Fair. If anyone knows who owns the watch, get in touch with Pc Rebecca Hall on 101.

Essex Chronicle published Injury-time equaliser denies Braintree Town a shock win at...

A dramatic climax to a highly entertaining game at Whaddon Road on Tuesday evening saw Braintree Town almost pull off a shock result at former Football League side Cheltenham Town on Tuesday.With 30 seconds of normal time remaining, substitute Anthony Edgar put the Iron ahead only for Billy Waters to equalise in the third minute of stoppage time.A minute earlier the diminutive former Crewe striker had been denied a goal thanks to a brilliant save by Iron keeper Will Norris, who somehow managed...

PeteWalkerAdv published RSPCA warning after four cats die from suspected poisoning in...

The RSPCA is warning pet owners to be cautious after four cats died from suspected poisoning in the same Essex street.Max, a 17 year-old black and white cat, was found collapsed in an alleyway near Manor Road in Harwich on Wednesday, September 30.He was rushed straight to a vet who said that he was so unwell that the kindest thing was to put him to sleep to prevent further suffering. The vet said his symptoms were consistent with poisoning.Another cat Dave, a 16 year-old tabby, was also found...

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ricbrown3193 published Police release CCTV images in hunt for voyeur who watched woman...

Police would like to identify this man in connection with an alleged voyeurism offence.It happened sometime between 10am and 10.24am on Sunday, September 13 in Benfleet Road, Hadleigh.A woman was watched as she got dressed and put her make up on. She was inside her ground floor flat at the time.Anybody who recognises the man is asked to contact Pc Tom Clinton at Rayleigh on Essex Police 101.

New York Jets ship toilet rolls to UK

The New York Jets ship 350 toilet rolls to London ahead of their Wembley clash with the Miami Dolphins because an intern said British toilet paper was "very thin" and the plumbing was inferior.

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ricbrown3193 published A12 could gain new £80 million expansion at Hatfield...

The A12 could be set for a blockbuster expansion plan worth up to £80 million as efforts are made to relieve the traffic burden between Hatfield Peverel and Maldon.Plans announced by the Heart of Essex panel, which consists of Chelmsford City Council, Maldon District Council and Brentwood Borough Council has outlined a new junction at Hatfield Peverel as a way to ease congestion and improve access routes.And while talks are still in their infancy, the project could link to the A12 widening...