PICTURES: Chelmsford Jobs Fair at the Meadows Shopping Centre

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PICTURES: Pupils perform the Lion King at St John Payne Catholic...

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Chelmsford pensioner on stalking charge in dock with his pet cat

THE future of a "nervous" pensioner who made headlines for bringing his cat to court with him remains in the balance after his latest hearing.Aiden Wiltshire, 72, of Brownings Avenue, was once again accompanied to Chelmsford Crown Court by his feline friend Taylor on Monday morning, where he appeared before Judge Anthony Goldstaub QC, charged with two counts of stalking.Wiltshire's defence lawyer Gavin Burrell once again asked Judge Goldstaub for permission to allow Taylor to enter...

PICTURES: DOE SHOW 2016, Ulting, Essex Gallery 2 of 2

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Essex County Council release video in attempt to explain the work...

Essex County Council has released an animated to film to show drivers the work that they carry out in maintaining the county's highways and transportation networks.

The video, which shows a hand drawing out images of the county in action, features a voiceover that tells people about all of the different schemes that the council run.

Thinking behind the schemes is explained by the voiceover, while stats about England's second biggest county and why good transportation links are key also...

Justin Bieber at V Festival and four other Essex stories that got...

Our weekend was a busy one at Chronicle HQ with a number of incidents and stories happening and going up that grabbed your attention.But what were the most read of the weekend?A woman underwent a terrifying ordeal when she was robbed at knifepoint in Chelmsford sitting in her car while husband was just metres away in the shop.Read more here…Following closely behind was the news that Canadian star Justin Bieber could play at V Festival this summer, according to The Mirror.Read more...

Doe Show 2016: Thousands expected at Ernest Doe's annual trade...

More than 10,000 farmers, construction workers and professional grass cutting contractors are expected to flock to Ulting this week for the 56th annual Doe Show.The show, which runs from Tuesday, February 2 to Thursday 4 is a chance for more than 150 suppliers, including organisers Ernest Doe and Sons Ltd, to show off their tractors, construction and cultivation equipment to a mass audience.Founded in 1898, Ernest Doe is a family-run business with more than 500 employees and has held an annual...