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Essex football club owners charged with rape and trafficking
local19 days ago

Essex football club owners charged with rape and trafficking

Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and his husband Scott have appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court charged with rape, multiple counts of sexual assault and modern slavery trafficking linked to grooming young men; offences are alleged to have occurred between 2013 and 2026. The couple, who took over Maldon & Tiptree FC in 2025 and oversaw the club’s promotion to the seventh tier, were remanded in custody and will appear at Crown Court on 5 June. Police searches were conducted at the Drewitt-Barlow Stadium, their home, and The Swan pub in Braintree, with a Rolls-Royce removed from the stadium as inquiries continue.

via BBC|
#barrie-drewitt-barlow#essex#local
Bike ride reveals a 50-year heart secret and a new mission
health1 month ago

Bike ride reveals a 50-year heart secret and a new mission

Diana Warren, 55, from Essex, collapsed during a leisurely bike ride and was found to have an atrial septal defect—a hole in her heart—that had gone undiagnosed for over five decades. After unsuccessful keyhole attempts, she underwent open-heart surgery in April 2024 with a pacemaker. Now recovered, she plans to cycle 54 miles from London to Brighton to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation.

via The Independent|
#brighton#british-heart-foundation#essex
Essex-born engineer powers Artemis II and shatters stereotypes
technology2 months ago

Essex-born engineer powers Artemis II and shatters stereotypes

Essex-born Sian Cleaver, a spacecraft engineer for Airbus in Bremen, says the 'Essex girl' stereotype never hindered her dream of becoming an astronaut and helping power NASA's Artemis II. The mission, delayed but planned to orbit the Moon with four astronauts including Christina Koch, highlights the push for visible diversity in STEM and the importance of mentoring young girls.

via BBC|
#airbus#artemis-ii#essex
Essex Drug Kingpin Fleeing to Thailand Sentenced to 14 Years
crime5 months ago

Essex Drug Kingpin Fleeing to Thailand Sentenced to 14 Years

Ben Ransome, an Essex-based drug dealer who fled to Thailand and attempted to reinvent himself as a boxer, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for his role in a large-scale drug operation involving the sale of cocaine and ketamine across the UK. He was arrested in Phuket after police traced his activities through bank withdrawals and ongoing investigations, which included multiple arrests of his associates. Ransome admitted to conspiracy and drug possession, and his arrest marked a significant disruption of a multi-million-pound drug network.

via BBC|
#cocaine#crime#drug-network
West Ham's Michail Antonio Stable After Car Accident
sports1 year ago

West Ham's Michail Antonio Stable After Car Accident

West Ham United's striker Michail Antonio is in a stable condition after being involved in a car accident in Essex. He is conscious and under medical supervision in a London hospital. The club has requested privacy for Antonio and his family, and will provide further updates later. Antonio has been a key player for West Ham since 2015, with 268 Premier League appearances and 68 goals.

via Premier League|
#car-accident#essex#michail-antonio
Teenager Arrested for Fatal Stabbing of Family Member in Essex
crime2 years ago

Teenager Arrested for Fatal Stabbing of Family Member in Essex

An 18-year-old man from Essex, Matthew Craig, has been arrested and charged with first-degree manslaughter after allegedly stabbing a family member to death. Craig called the police to report the incident and when they arrived, they found the victim with multiple stab wounds. Witnesses stated that the victim was involved in a domestic dispute before Craig intervened. Due to a minor being present during the incident, Craig was also charged with the risk of injury to a minor. He is currently held on a $250,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

via WTNH.com|
#arrest#crime#essex
Rollercoaster Nightmare: Riders Trapped at the Top for Hours
accidentsincidents2 years ago

Rollercoaster Nightmare: Riders Trapped at the Top for Hours

Eight people were left hanging on the tracks of a 72-foot-high rollercoaster at Adventure Island in Southend, Essex, for at least half an hour after the ride broke down. Rescuers scrambled to aid the stranded riders, who remained calm during the incident. An emergency escape platform lift was used to safely evacuate the passengers, including an eight-year-old girl. Eyewitnesses praised Adventure Island's response to the incident.

via Daily Mail|
#accidentsincidents#adventure-island#essex
Gun violence erupts in Essex, Maryland.
crime3 years ago

Gun violence erupts in Essex, Maryland.

An armed man fired shots from inside a house in Essex, leading to a barricade situation. Baltimore County police are trying to resolve the situation and have closed a portion of the Back River as a precaution. Nearby schools, Deep Creek Middle and Sandalwood Elementary, were put on lockout status, but students were dismissed on time and were reported to be safe. No injuries have been reported.

via WBAL TV Baltimore|
#baltimore-county-police#barricade#crime