It happened today – this day in history – May 12
1191: Richard I (the Lionheart) marries Berengaria of Navarre in Cyprus. 1215: English barons serve an ultimatum on King John
Read moreFord
Thames Freeport lodge bid with Government
The bid consortium promoting the Thames Freeport has lodged their comprehensive bid with the Government for a digitally-linked economic zone
Read more
It happened today – on this day in history – December 1
800: Charlemagne judges accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican. 1420: Henry V of England enters Paris. 1640: Portugal
Read more
Brentwood Ford HQ homes proposal lacks ‘golden thread of sustainability’
Plans have been revealed for 152 homes on land next to the Ford HQ in Brentwood. However, the development’s potential
Read more
It happened today – this day in history – April 7
1724: Bach’s “St John Passion” premieres in Leipzig. 1739: Highwayman Dick Turpin is executed for horse theft. 1770: Birth of
Read more
Former Ford HQ in Brentwood set for new homes
The former Ford headquarters in Brentwood has been bought for £40 million, with plans for more than 400 homes. Fairview
Read more
Conservatives hold Chelmsford
Vicky Ford (Con) 31,934 Marie Goldman (LibDem) 14,313 Penny Richards (Lab) 10,295 Mark Lawrence (Monster Raving Loony Party) 580 Conservative
Read more
It happened today – this day in history – October 12
1216: King John loses the crown jewels in The Wash as the flood tide swamps his wagons. 1492: Christopher Columbus
Read more
It happened today – this day in history – October 1
331BC: Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia at the Battle of Gaugamela. 1207: Henry III born in Winchester
Read more
Basildon councillors sign off £23million Ford Dunton expansion plan
BASILDON councillors have unanimously approved a £23million extension to Ford’s Dunton Technical Centre. The council’s Planning Committee approved plans last
Read more