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Face of smirking violent driver who attacked man with hammer in road rage fury
Anthony Larwood, 42, was jailed following the attack


Chelmsford ambulance 999 centre closure sparks 'concerns' until replacement found
Critics for the plans say the decision is "very concerning"

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Long-awaited health centre in Chelmsford estate planning for summer opening 'at last'
Local residents have been waiting for it to open for a long time


Tributes paid to beloved teacher among death notices and funeral announcements from Essex Chronicle this week
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one


Essex hospice 'needs to find £250,000 of additional money just to stand still' due to increased national insurance contributions
They are struggling to stay afloat


Essex's well-placed village with award-winning pub and impressive homes
It is a very well-placed village with tonnes on offer, as well as having the rustic charm you'd expect from a village


Van driver dies after serious crash with lorry on major Essex road
The lorry driver remains in hospital in a serious condition

M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex taking place this weekend
Upcoming closures from May 9 to 11 on the A12, Dartford Crossing and M25 may affect some drivers across Essex this weekend.

Former Chelmsford teacher found having 'overly friendly' conversations with pupils
He has been found to have breached professional boundaries

Police urge Essex drivers to take care after tackling a month of road safety
OFFICERS are urging Essex drivers to take care on the roads, after tackling a busy month of road safety.

Police urgently hunting man with 'Ronnie the Rocket' tattoo from Essex
He has links to Colchester and Chelmsford

Always wanted to be a firefighter? Essex Fire Service are now hiring
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) has launched its latest recruitment drive, offering individuals across the county the opportunity to pursue a challenging and rewarding career as a wholetime firefighter.

Police tell drivers to avoid Essex road after serious crash
The road is expected to be closed for several hours while emergency services deal with the incident

Ongar Road to be shut 'for hours' following serious collision in Chelmsford
POLICE are at the scene of a serious collision involving two vehicles in Chelmsford.
Essex law firm workers to lose jobs in £16million takeover
JOBS are at risk following the announcement of a multimillion-pound takeover of an Essex law firm.
Essex seaside town 'straight out of a Dickens novel' named one of England's best
Two "quintessential" seaside towns in Sussex have been named among the best in England.
5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes
A number of pets at Essex RSPCA branches and at Danaher Animal Home are on the lookout for new owners
The Essex town named the most affordable place for families in East of England
New research from Zoopla has revealed the most popular and affordable towns for families in the UK.

Essex County Council accused of 'stealing from the people' over alleged weeding cuts
The weeds have allegedly 'grown to a substantial height' in one Essex town
