Ten things you need to know about the carrier bag charge that...

From today (Monday, October 5) shoppers will have to pay at least 5p for carrier bags. Here are ten things you need to know:1. The charge will be at least 5p for a bagRetailers have been told to charge at least 5p for single-use bags.2. The charge applies to single-use bagsThese are the thin plastic ones you often get in the supermarket. The law says that for the charge to apply the bag must be unused, plastic, have handles and be 70 microns thick or less. Bags for life are thicker and larger,...

Arsonists attempt to burn down AA Dog Rescue in Latchingdon

ATTEMPTS to torch a dog rescue centre home to more than 80 animals were foiled when the suspected arsonists were chased away by the site's guard dog. In the early hours of Thursday morning, suspects targeted AA Dog Rescue, based in Latchingdon, spilling petrol on the ground but fleeing the scene before the fluid could be lit.A spokeswoman from Essex Police confirmed they were looking into the incident, saying: "Police are investigating an attempted arson at AA Dog Rescue in Burnham Road,...

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Is this your dog? Social media appeal to track down Essex pup...

If you recognise the dog in the picture, you might be able to help reunite it with its owner.The female pooch was found in Chelmsford and handed in to Wallace Kennels in Brentwood yesterday.And now, the home, who has taken care of the dog in the meantime, is trying to track down its owner. Their picture of the pup has been shared more than 50 times already, and now the Chronicle is calling on its readers to help the appeal.If you know who owns the dog, get in touch, as the owner needs to contact...

Woman taken to Broomfield Hospital after being hit by car outside...

A woman in her 30s is recovering in Broomfield Hospital after being hit by a car in Burnham-on-Crouch this afternoon.The incident, which happened just before 3pm today (September 30) saw the woman involved in a collision with a red Kia Cee'd by the supermarket in Church Road.Staff from Essex Police and the East of England Ambulance Service attended the scene, and while the woman was taken to Broomfield with a lower back injury, it is not thought to be life threatening. The road was partially...

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...

Corbyn row over anti-nuclear stance

Jeremy Corbyn faces criticism from senior colleagues after saying he would not fire nuclear weapons if he was prime minister.