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Brentwood gypsy invasion foiled in 1 hour - This is Total Essex
"There were too many of them and they took my keys and tried to drag me out of my car," said one guard, who asked not to be named. "We changed their mind about dragging me out of the car, but there were too many of them and they got through.
Gypsy invasion foiled in 1 hour - This is Total Essex
"There were too many of them and they took my keys and tried to drag me out of my car," said one guard, who asked not to be named. "We changed their mind about dragging me out of the car, but there were too many of them and they got through.
Danbury retirement home "splendid" but it does not fit in - This is Total Essex
Another resident, a widow who did not want to be identified, said: "It's jaw-dropping. When I showed it to my children they stared in awe and told me to go for it. "Who would not want to live here? It's so lovely and, best of all I can now easily walk ...
Man carries burning TV from his home - This is Total Essex
The Campbell Close resident, who declined to be named, returned home at 4am on Sunday from work. He switched on his bedroom TV and went to the bathroom to clean his teeth. On his return from the bathroom he found smoke coming from the TV set.
Billericay pub could shut over underage drinking claims - This is Total Essex
One neighbour, who asked not to be named, said: "I've had cigarette lighters and glasses thrown over my wall into my garden. I have young children and dogs, so can't risk having broken glass everywhere. "I don't know anyone who lives near it who ...
woman arrested in hacking probe was to emigrate - This is Total Essex
A neighbour of Mrs Carter, who declined to be named, said the former News International employee had written in a Christmas card that she was moving to Australia with her husband. Describing Carter as a "lovely person", the neighbour said: "They sent ...
Thieves target gifts and cars in Billericay and Wickford crime spree - This is Total Essex
The car owner, who asked to remain anonymous, believes the burglary happened while he was in the family home. He said: "We are almost certain that they did it while we were in the front lounge at about 9.30pm. They just broke into the hallway and took ...
Brentwood gambling addict tells all - This is Total Essex
The 30-year-old, who asked not to be named, said his thirst for the buzz gradually grew stronger, but as debts began to spiral, gambling forced him to take his begging bowl to his family. "Playing fruit machines, you learn to never take your eyes off ...
Council powerless to deal with rodent infestation after shutting its pest ... - This is Total Essex
One of the women, who refused to be named, says other residents leave bin bags out for collection, which also attract rodents. She said: "Everything attracts rats. At the end of the day they are always there." A Brentwood Borough Council spokesman ...
THOUSANDS of pounds in fake cash is believed to have flooded into Brentwood. - This is Total Essex
A source, who asked to remain anonymous, told the Gazette that a man has been selling the counterfeit currency to students in the town. The man, who is described as black with braided hair, will meet customers anywhere in Brentwood and is said to ...
THOUSANDS of youngsters in Essex will be hit by plans to shut the county's ... - This is Total Essex
But an Essex-based Connexions adviser, who asked not to be named, said that young people will suffer and be left to "fall through the cracks" without the ...
A NOTORIOUS paedophile linked to James Bulger's killer is back in the ... - This is Total Essex
One neighbour, a mother with children who asked not to be named, told the Chronicle: "It is very worrying that he is back. "No one wants him around here, ...
A GUTSY great-grandmother grappled with a burglar as three men stole hundreds ... - This is Total Essex
The 77-year-old, who asked not to be identified, instinctively grabbed hold of one of the raiders as he tried to escape from her flat, after she had rumbled ...
BULLDOZERS have moved into an illegal traveller site leaving seven families ... - This is Total Essex
One traveller, who refused to be named, said: "We don't know what's going on. All we know is they want us off and we want to stay. ...
A HUNDRED travellers in 40 caravans sneaked on to a Chelmsford field while ... - This is Total Essex
On Monday, two police officers accompanied by a bank representative – who refused to be identified – called at each caravan telling them to leave. ...
BRENTWOOD: Sanjiv Dale faces jail after found with 500000 child porn images - This is Total Essex
The manager of Belvoir property letting agency, who also did not want to be identified, said: "Talk about knocking me over with a feather. ...
BRENTWOOD: Figures reveal 3100 people are licensed to have a firearm - This is Total Essex
One former gun owner, from Brentwood, who asked to remain anonymous, explained how the hassle of owning a firearm for sport use became a "headache" leading ...