Rain could hold off for most of Bank Holiday Monday according to...

Good news for all of you enjoying your three day weekend: the bad weather that was predicted by forecasters for Bank Holiday Monday (30 May) is more likely to hit later today than first expected. Essex Weather Centre announced that the rain will most likely hold off until the evening and heaviest rain will be overnight, when we are all tucked up in our beds. An update from the Centre at 7am said: "Largely cloudy today and cool. Northerly winds strengthening through the day. Turning wet...

Pension cut option in Tata Steel crisis

The government considers cuts to British Steel pension benefits in bid to save Tata Steel's UK operations.

Essex man to row 3,000 miles across Atlantic to raise awareness...

Four men are set to take on the challenge of a lifetime as they prepare to row across the Atlantic to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention for young men.Toby Fenwicke-Clennell, 27, from Little Maplestead, has teamed up with three friends, Harry Wentworth-Stanley, Rory Buchanan and Sam Greenly to compete in the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge.The boat they will be using is made by Rannoch Adventure, a boating company based in Marsh Road, Burnham on Crouch and the same...

Maldon schools evacuated after 'threatening' phone call

Maldon Primary School and Plume Academy were evacuated this morning (May 23) after the primary school received a threatening phone call.The Chronicle understands that police and fire crews were in attendance at the school on Wantz Chase in Maldon to investigate the situation before giving the all-clear.The situation has now been resolved and children have been allowed back into the buildings.This message was posted on Maldon Primary School's websiteOne parent who has two children at the Maldon...

Burnham woman who allegedly chased person with hammer charged for...

A woman has been charged after allegedly chasing another woman with a hammer in Burnham-on-Crouch.

The 30-year-old woman was detained in Glendale Road on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon on Friday, May 20.

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Essex Police spokeswoman said: "A 30-year-old woman has been charged following an incident in Burnham-on-Crouch on Friday.

"Kerry Harvie, of Glendale Road, Burnham-on-Crouch was charged with using threatening/abusive/insulting words/behaviour with intent to...

Essex police arrest suspect after Burnham woman allegedly chased...

A WOMAN has been arrested and taken into custody after another woman was allegedly chased with a hammer.

The 30-year-old woman was detained in Glendale Road, Burnham-On-Crouch, on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon on Friday, May 20.

A spokeswoman for Essex Police said: "Police were called at 9.30pm yesterday to a report of a disturbance in Glendale Road, Burnham-on-Crouch.

"Officers attended and arrested a 30-year-old woman from Burnham-on-Crouch on suspicion of...

Essex Search and Rescue need volunteers to act as missing people

Essex Search and Rescue is looking for volunteers to act as missing people to help train dogs and their handlers.The specialist search teams are not just confined to the sea or mountainous areas. Each year, thousands of people are reported missing in Essex and well-equipped, well-trained search and rescue teams are required to help locate them.Essex Search and Rescue assist the police when searching for vulnerable missing people such as young children and those with dementia, when a fast...