It happened today – this day in history – September 21
19BC: Death of Roman poet Virgil aged 50. 1192: Richard I is captured by Leopold V, Duke of Austria. 1327:
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Police appeal for witnesses after cyclist is seriously injured in Chelmsford collision
Police are investigating a collision in which a cyclist was injured and are looking to trace any witnesses who have
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Recommendations to reduce greenhouse gases in Essex
Three new ‘park and choose’ and e-cargo bike pilots should be planned as part of Essex County Council’s programme to
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It happened today – this day in history – September 20
1187: Saladin begins the Siege of Jerusalem. 1258: Salisbury Cathedral is inaugurated. 1486: Arthur, Prince of Wales, son of Henry
Read more Collision at M25 junction with A127 near Great Warley
Police are investigating a collision on the A127 on the slip road leading to junction 29 of the M25. Officers
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RNLI rescues paddleboarders at Chalkwell
Three brave RNLI crew battled the strong offshore winds and large waves to rescue several female stand up paddleboarders who
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Four arrests following death of man in Dagenham
Detectives investigating the death of 47-year-old John Avers in Dagenham last weekend have made four arrests. Officers stopped a vehicle
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Southend community art project shows joint stance on modern slavery
A Southend community project to transform hoardings into artistic messages about exploitation has reached fruition. SAMS (Southend Against Modern Slavery)
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It happened today – this day in history – September 19
1356: English forces under Edward The Black Prince defeat the French at theBattle of Poitiers and capture the French King
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Chelmsford charity faces second eviction in two years over county council housing plans
A Chelmsford-based children’s charity is having to move from the base it has called home for just a year –
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