Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell joins fight for disclosure...

A leading human rights campaigner has joined the fight to get Essex Police to hand over evidence which supporters say may prove the innocence of notorious serial killer Jeremy Bamber.A petition has been launched to force Essex Police's hand over the evidence, which has been withheld under Public Interest Immunity (PII), attracting the backing of Peter Tatchell.The well-known campaigner, 63, appeared on BBC Radio Essex to argue the case, saying: "My understanding is that there are 10 items...

Almost 3,000 sign petition supporting planning application for...

More than 2,700 people have signed a petition calling for a dog rescue centre to be granted the planning permission necessary to carry on operating.AA Dog Rescue, based in Latchingdon, could face closure, after Maldon District Council served planning enforcement notices on the home, after finding that the home had been operating without applying for a change of use, from agricultural and equestrian to a rescue centre.A petition has been launched, addressed to Maldon District Council's Interim...

Teenager arrested after double shooting and stabbing

Police are appealing for information after they were called at 11.23am on Sunday September 27 with reports a man had been seen with a firearm in Meadow Lane, Runwell. While officers were at the scene making enquiries, a further call was made shortly before 12pm reporting two men had been admitted to hospital with gunshot wounds. The men, aged 37 and 39, from the Basildon and Wickford areas, are currently being treated for their injuries, which are serious but not life threatening. Police...

Matthew Smith denies murder of pregnant Burnham-on-Crouch...

A man has denied murdering pregnant mum-of-two Becky Parker, who was found dead in her home in July.Matthew Smith, 23, of Wood Corner Caravan Park, Maldon, appeared in Chelmsford Crown Court this morning (September 28) where he pleaded not guilty to one count of murder. Isobel Parker, known to her friends and family as Becky, was found in her home at Booth Place, Burnham-on-Crouch, on Friday July 17.Smith was arrested on Friday afternoon, before being charged with the 23-year-old's murder.Dozens...

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Boss Wilson hopes slice of luck will ignite Burnham Ramblers'...

Burnham Ramblers manager Keith Wilson hopes the fortuitous manner in which they won on Saturday against Takeley will kick-start their season.Takeley levelled the game on the hour but substitute Ashley Hawkins was in the right place at the right time when a ricochet off the post fell into his path six yards out to tap into an empty net with three minutes to go.That win moved them up to eighth in the Essex Senior League, just three points off second-placed Clapton, whom they face this Saturday,...