A well loved Christmas event is back for its fifth year. The Concert of Christmas music and poetry in Castle Hedingham is hailed by many villagers as “the real start of Christmas”. World-class conductor Paul Bateman, who organises and conducts at
A new High Sheriff for Essex has been formally nominated in a High Court ceremony. Lady Rosemary Elizabeth Ruggles-Brise, of Spains Hall, Finchingfield, will take office next year and help to combat crime and disorder in the county. The role dates
A woman whose purse was stolen when she was out shopping lost £35 cash, and some bank cards. The victim, who cancelled her cards immediately, was in Bridge Street, Halstead on Saturday when it happened between 2.10pm and 3pm. Police have now warned
Passengers escaped with minor injuries after a crash. A blue Peugeot 106 and a silver Peugeot 307 were in collision in Hedingham Road, Sible Hedingham, near the junction with Halstead Road. Police were called to the scene at 11.05am
A pre Christmas pamper evening will take place on Friday night, at Halstead Town Football Club. Proceeds of the evening will go to Halstead Day Centre’s appeal for a new ambulance. The day centre wants a £32,000 specially adapted bus, and has raised
Police spent four and a half hours clearing a village road after a three car collision. The accident happened near Chappel and Wakes Colne Railway station today at about 9am. A red Nissan Cabstar pick up truck, a black Saab estate and a red Rover
