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Matthew Smith, accused of the murder of pregnant mum-of-two Becky...
The man accused of the murder of a pregnant mother-of-two in Burnham-on-Crouch made his first appearance before the courts this morning (July 20).Matthew Smith, aged 23, from Wood Corner Caravan Park...
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Family pay tribute to murdered pregnant mother Becky Parker,...
The devastated family of Isobel Parker, who was murdered in Burnham on Friday, July 17 has described her as an absolute angel.Isobel was known by her friends and family as Becky. In a statement issued...
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Best friend of Burnham murder victim Becky Parker pays tribute to...
One of the best friends of pregnant mum-of-two Becky Parker, who was strangled to death in her home, has paid tribute to a "great friend".Police were called to Booth Place in Essex Road,...
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Neighbour disgusted by stock-piled rubbish bags and fear of rat...
A YOUNG mother has condemned a neighbour for stockpiling rubbish bags so high she is forced to ban her children from playing outside.The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, says she has endured a...
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Roadside vigil of family and friends for biker killed last year
BIKING friends and the family of a 22-year-old mechanic killed on the road came together to celebrate his life on the anniversary of his death.Josh Marlow, who worked at John Simmons garage in Lower...
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Roadside vigil of family and friends for biker killed last year
BIKING friends and the family of a 22-year-old mechanic killed on the road came together to celebrate his life on the anniversary of his death.Josh Marlow, who worked at John Simmons garage in Lower...
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Braintree man denies rape and slavery charges after investigation...
A man denied charges of rape, assault by penetration and slavery offences, when he appeared before Chelmsford Crown Court.Kujtin Rexha, 43, of Jeffreys Road, Braintree, appeared via video link before...
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WATCH: Essex Police release video after man found guilty of death...
A man has been convicted of causing death by careless driving following a road collision in Jaywick that resulted in the death of a 55-year-old man. Alan Baker, 73, of Brooklands in Jaywick, had...
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Braintree burglar jailed after DNA found on a fizzy drink bottle...
A burglar has been jailed for three years after being caught with the help of a car tracker and a fizzy drink bottle.Dominic Francis, 23, had denied one charge of burglary and one of taking a motor...
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Witham DJ Fabrice Williams sentenced to 15 months in prison for...
A DJ who boasted he was a "free man" in 2013 after walking free from court despite admitting running a domestic cannabis farm has now been jailed for cultivating the drug.Fabrice Williams, 26, of...
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Future of Chelmsford's iconic Shire Hall uncertain with 60...
THE FUTURE of Chelmsford's most recognisable and historic building is still in limbo, despite a £6 million refurbishment being completed eight months ago.Renovations at Shire Hall were finished in...
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Daughter of murdered Maria Stubbings fights to keep Human Rights...
THE daughter of a woman brutally murdered by her convicted killer ex-boyfriend will be the face of a new campaign to keep the Human Rights Act as part of British law.Celia Peachey, daughter of Maria...
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Chelmsford music teacher Kieran Hope appears in court over new...
A suspended music teacher who denied a string of sex offences against pupils at the school where he worked appeared in court today facing an additional six charges dating back to 2011.Kieran Hope, 33,...
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Heybridge company director jailed for two years over £250,0...
The director of three payroll and book-keeping companies who stole over £250,000 to keep his business afloat by pocketing his employees' tax and National Insurance Contributions and failing to pay VAT...
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Onesie-wearing Essex dad is jailed after being caught with...
A FATHER who was wearing a onesie when police caught him with more than £80,000 worth of cocaine has been sentenced to four years in prison.Nicholas Hills, 42, of Fremantle Close in South Woodham...
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PICTURES: Candlelit vigil in Burnham for mum and alleged murder...
NEARLY 100 people lay roses and released balloons into the sky at a candlelit vigil in memory of pregnant mum-of-two Becky Parker.Family, friends and the members of the local community visited Booth...
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Sunny Sailor pub ownerJohn Wilsdon slams Maldon council after...
A BUSINESSMAN has slammed the council after being fined more than £5,000 for carrying out illegal building work on his grade two listed pub.John Wilsdon, 65, initially denied breaching building...
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Burnham-on-Crouch twinning with French town at an end through...
A COMMUNITY group which forged links between Burnham-on-Crouch and its twin town in France has been forced to disband due to a lack of interest.In the year of its 35th anniversary, the Burnham Twinning...
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£5,000 bill for former Heybridge Residents Association...
THE former chairman of a vocal community group has had to pay almost £5,000 after the leader of Maldon District Council threatened to take him to court over derogatory comments.Councillor Miriam Lewis...
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'Idyllic' Rettendon is divided by deep-seated feuds and factions
TWO years ago the Chronicle exposed the deep-seated conflicts in Rettendon.Beneath its genteel rural veneer, we revealed the truth of High Court writs, allegations of council misconduct, police...
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