Essex Chronicle

The Essex Chronicle is a weekly newspaper that covers general news. It was established in 1764 under the name Chelmsford Chronicle and is currently owned by Reach Regionals Ltd.

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Herts police officer accused of racism faces misconduct hearing

12 hours ago | essexlive.news | Christopher Day

A Hertfordshire police officer has been accused of misconduct after he allegedly directed racist comments towards a colleague and a member of the public. PC Oliver Gobey allegedly suggested to a colleague that they had been recruited after 9/11 because of their Asian background. He also reportedly made a racist comment to a member of the public, also from an Asian background, who had visited Hitchin from Birmingham.
'Work from the office or you're gone', Farage tells Herts county council workers

12 hours ago | essexlive.news | Christopher Day

Nigel Farage has said Reform UK would end “a work from home culture” at Hertfordshire County Council if his party wins control of the authority in next month’s local elections. Visiting The Red Lion pub in Nash Mills yesterday (Tuesday, 22 April), Reform UK’s leader told a cheering crowd of candidates that a Reform-led county council would tell staff “you either work from the office or you’re gone”.
The stunning Essex home with its very own treehouse and Japanese garden

3 days ago | essexlive.news | Annette Belcher

'An idyllic haven' on Essex's doorstep has opened up to the public for a new season. And what a treat we are all in for. The stunning Gardens of Easton Lodge are not to missed this spring and summer. Situated near Great Dunmow, the gardens have a history dating back to Tudor times. Now they showcase the work of Harold Peto following a redesign in 1902, which include some incredible standout features.
Improvements made at Herts pub where chicken was 'stored at room temperature'

4 days ago | essexlive.news | Christopher Day

A Sawbridgeworth pub was given a 1-star food hygiene rating after inspectors found chicken stored at room temperature and a lack of hand soap in the kitchen. The Queens Head, on Knight Street, was inspected in February. The report's full details have come to light following a Freedom of Information request by the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
Olly Murs opens up on ‘shock’ discovery after he and wife Amelia announce baby number two

5 days ago | essexlive.news | Michael Moran

Kickstarting his Heart FM radio slot with Olly Murs on Saturday morning, Mark Wright couldn't contain his excitement for the Easter weekend, exclaiming "It's Easter weekend, baby", placing special emphasis on the final word, which led co-host Olly to quip: "I see what you did there." Mark was cleverly referencing the recent news from Olly and his spouse Amelia that they are anticipating the arrival of their second child.
School where pupils wear coats in winter still waiting for double glazing - seven months on

5 days ago | essexlive.news | Christopher Day

A Hertfordshire school with a £45,000 a year energy bill is still waiting for double glazing seven months after planning permission was received for the work to be carried out. Pupils at Grade II at Templewood Primary School in Welwyn Garden City have students wear coats indoors in winter because it is so cold. The school has been looking forward to installing new windows since permission was granted in September.
Refurbished Hertfordshire tennis courts open - but at a cost

6 days ago | essexlive.news | Christopher Day

Newly refurbished tennis courts in Tring have now opened - but will come at a cost for budding players. In recent months, the two tarmac macadam courts at Pound Meadow have received a £50,000 investment, using funding from a government and LTA Tennis Foundation grant. The courts, which were previously free to use, now cost £5 per hour during off-peak timings and £7 per hour during peak timings. Players can also purchase a yearly pass for £45 per adult, or £60 for a household of up to four people.
Parents worried nothing is being done to stop cars speeding near Essex schools

6 days ago | essexlive.news | Matthew Critchell

Concerns have been raised about the risk of speeding cars near schools in Colchester, with one local opposition councillor calling for swift action to tackle the issue. Dennis Willetts, Tory councillor for Lexden and Braiswick, also raised concerns about a lack of action on introducing 20mph speed limit zones. It comes after Colchester Council agreed to speak to Essex County Council about the new speed limit across large parts of the city.
Fears 100 new homes in Essex village will cause more fatal accidents

6 days ago | essexlive.news | Matthew Critchell

Fears have been raised that a plan to build 100 new homes in an Essex village will increase the risk of fatal accidents on local roads and a historic bridge. Residents in Takeley have raised concerns that new development off Station Road will severely impact the village. The development is planned to have 100 new properties with either two, three, or four bedrooms. About 40 per cent of the homes are to be affordable, and a new nursery is also planned to be built as part of the development.
Essex crossroads used by thousands every day named after famous pub

6 days ago | essexlive.news | Lorna Hughes

It's the well known Essex crossroads thousands of motorists pass through every day without giving it much thought. And it has a very famous name - but its origins might not be what you're expecting. The Moby Dick crossroads is on the A12 near Romford, in Chadwell Heath. Many years ago it was a roundabout but as traffic levels grew, it was turned into a crossroads with signals.