WillWatkinson published Melbourne Avenue pensioner robbery: James Hadley in court on...

A suspect has appeared in court this morning (October 19) charged with the robbery of a 69-year-old woman outside a post office in Chelmsford.On Friday October 16 Gillian Ward, who had just withdrawn money from a post office in Melbourne Avenue, was targeted by a man who stole £300 and a purse from her possession.James Hadley, 30, of no fixed abode, is charged with robbery and the possession of a Stanley knife, and was remanded in custody during the hearing at Chelmsford Magistrates'...

Polaris Ranger and Sportsman ranges Stand No. A090

Polaris is represented at Saltex 2015 by Polaris Work and Transportation, the commercial business to business division.

This will host the growing number of versatile, economic and environmental vehicle solutions for grounds care operations, with applications such as waste and cleansing.

The 4×4 off-road vehicles on show will include models from the Polaris Ranger and Sportsman ranges. The world’s first true electric 4×4, the Polaris Ranger EV combines the advantages of near silent operation with the rugged off-road features of petrol and diesel Rangers. Now with enhanced styling and Pro-Fit accessory integration, the Ranger EV is a go-everywhere vehicle that needs no fuel and requires very little maintenance.

The Polaris Ranger diesel has secured its place as a favourite hard working vehicle in groundscare, farming and general utility use, with the latest models featuring the LOCK & RIDE Pro-Fit cab system which ensures an impeccable quality fit and finish, rugged durability and modularity, with ease of installation. Premium upgrades like electric windows and tip out glass windshields give you the comfort you demand.

For work in hilly areas and steep terrain the Polaris Sportsman UTE provides a comprehensive off-road solution with Electronic Power Steering, engine braking, and the very useful rear cargo box to carry a wide variety of tools, and equipment. Tel  0800 915 6720 www.polaris-britain.com

Stand No. A090

"Ethics in landscape architecture" dissertation wins national award

A Writtle College postgraduate has won a second major national award for her landscape architecture dissertation, which aimed to develop a new ethical approach to the design process.

ricbrown3193 published 25-year-old man jailed after police find cocaine and heroin stash...

A 25-year-old man has been jailed after police recovered 256 wraps of class A drugs following a stop check on the M11, near Stansted Airport.Officers stopped Edvinas Masilionis and his 17-year-old passenger near Stansted in the early hours of April 17 after they became suspicious about the manner of his driving.During a search of the green BMW 3 series, they discovered a number of wraps of heroin and crack cocaine and a used needle containing traces of both drugs concealed in the steering wheel...

SamBalls published A120 roadworks at Bradwell causing major delays for drivers...

The roadworks on the A120 in Bradwell are continuing to cause manor delays for motorists heading west into Braintree this morning (October 13).BT Openreach is currently carrying out repair work, which started last week, to a number of manhole covers along Coggeshall Road.There is slow moving traffic between Coggeshall and the Marks Farm Roundabout (A131/A120), but it is not yet known when the traffic controls will be removed.A Highways England spokesman said: "We are aware of the roadworks...

chrisdyer published Chelmsford district to lose 24 out of 31 PCSOs in Essex Police...

ESSEX Police plans to drastically cut frontline operations with the axing of 190 PCSOs, 62 front office staff as well as closing 15 police stations.The force needs to save £63 million by 2019/20 and about £20 million during the next financial year.The headquarters in Springfield, part of which was built in 1903 and sprawls across 20 acres, costing £2.5 million a year to maintain, will be sold, as will ten of the force's 25 stations.It is proposed that the new Community Policing...

WillWatkinson published Debilitating Lyme disease could be on the increase in rural areas...

Rural Essex is being warned to be extra vigilant this autumn as a 10% rise in the tick population, caused by warmer climates and wetter weather, may lead to an increase in debilitating Lyme disease.Little more than 5mm, ticks are the main carriers of the disease, a condition that can lead to severe neurological and nervous system problems and can even be fatal.The disease is caused by ticks sucking the blood of infected animals then biting humans. And if you do not treat the initial rash with...