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Caravan park banned from building on disputed land by High Court

Caravan park banned from building on disputed land by High Court

A caravan park has been banned from building on a disputed area of green belt following a “long history of enforcement action” from Chelmsford City Council.

New station for Chelmsford moves big step forward after funding plan is agreed

New station for Chelmsford moves big step forward after funding plan is agreed

A long awaited station to the east of Chelmsford has moved a significant step forward – a welcome turnaround since January when there were fears that the project could be scrapped over budget concerns.

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Colchester Zoo not looking to give apes Covid vaccine “at this stage”

Colchester Zoo says it will not be vaccinating its apes “at this stage” following reports some at a US zoo received Covid-19 vaccines made for animals.

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Parking fees introduced at Hylands Park in Chelmsford

Controversial parking charges given go-ahead at popular Chelmsford park

Chelmsford City Council has agreed to introduce a parking charge at Hylands House – despite a petition against the proposal signed by 7,500 people.

Work on new bridge across the River Chelmer to begin in 2022

Date confirmed for when new bridge will be built over Chelmsford river

Work on a new bridge across the Chelmer is planned to start in just over 12 months.

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Work on nuclear power station may be ‘paused for years'

WORK on the Bradwell nuclear power station could be severely delayed with aspects of the project paused until “future years”.
Mersea's famous oyster farming family hit out at 'catastrophe' of Brexit

World’s oldest oyster farming family label Brexit a 'catastrophe' for business

Richard Haward’s Oysters, in Mersea, has hit out at the 'catastrophe' of Brexit and the effect it will have on its business.

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Yasmin Indian Brasserie in Chelmsford has been refused a new licence

Indian restaurant refused licence amid allegations of modern day slavery links

A Chelmsford Indian restaurant which lost its licence after being accused of engaging in modern day slavery has had an application for another licence turned down.

Essex County Council has been strident in ensuring coronavirus is not allowed to run rampant in settings accommodating the most vulnerable. Picture: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

Care home residents to be 'put in quarantine' after being discharged from hospital

CARE homes in north Essex will be used to accommodate elderly people discharged from hospital in a bid to stop a repeat of the high death toll seen in care homes during the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Residents in Chelmsford can hire an electric scooter as part of a new trial

E-scooter trial arrives in Chelmsford - here's what you need to know about it

NHS workers are being offered free e-scooter rides as a trial hits Chelmsford.