A GREAT grandmother who has turned 104 says although her vision, hearing and mobility is impaired, her brain is definitely not. Alice Bamford, from Great Leighs, celebrated her birthday quietly with friends and family over several days. Mrs Bamford ...
South Essex's latest league tables show the area has a variety of secondary schools at either end of the spectrum and, following a Great Leighs mum's decision to move in with her parents to get her child into a good school, we asked parents in south ...
CONTROVERSIAL blueprints for a 100-home development in Great Leighs would damage the village's relationship with its agricultural past if given the green light, disgruntled residents claim. Developers Gladman propose to build the settlement on land ...
The open air show on July 1 is just one of a handful of performances that have been announced on the world-famous band's 30 year anniversary tour. Simply Red lead singer Mick Hucknall said: "We are delighted to be performing at Chelmsford City ...
Simply Red, fronted by Mick Hucknall, will appear at the Great Leighs venue on July 1. He said: “We are delighted to be performing in the open at Chelmsford City Racecourse. “It's a superb racecourse and we have many fans in the area. We will ensure ...
There are new plans to create a 250-stable training facility after John Holmes, the equestrian entrepreneur declared bankrupt after the collapse of Great Leighs racecourse, bought back the neighbouring 200-acre farm. Moulsham Hall Farm was seized by Mr ...