Industry highlights key issues following Brexit vote

Challenges and opportunities identified by industry figures in all horticulture sectors.

National Plant Show 2016 best plant awards - winners anticipate sales boost

Winning the HTA National Plant Show best plant award means a five-to-10 per cent sales increase, according to Darby Nursery Stock. Sales manager Hannah Darby said winning plant Salvia 'Blue Marvel' will be available in stocks of 5,000-10,000 for 2017 in two and seven-litre pots.

matt_harris published Ex Southampton midfielder Moore and former Cambridge United...

Chelmsford City have completed their 13th and 14th new signings of the summer with the capture of Robbie Willmott and Corby Moore from Bishop's Stortford.Moore's move means five players have now followed manager Rod Stringer from the Blues to the Clarets, after Ashley Miller, Sheldon Sellears, Anthony Church and Frankie Merrifield.Willmott, who was released by City's Vanarama National League South rivals Ebbsfleet United, spent the latter part of last season on loan at Stortford.With the ten...

matt_harris published Essex Cricket REPORT: Cook and Westley lay a firm base on rain...

Alastair Cook and Tom Westley continued their prolific form as Specsavers County Championship Division Two leaders Essex enjoyed another successful day despite being held up by the weather against Worcestershire at New Road.England Test captain Cook, who has already scored two centuries this season against Gloucestershire and Sussex, completed a sedate 50 off 112 balls with seven fours and a six.Westley was the more aggressive, reaching his half century off 64 balls and this is the sixth...

Katie_Feehan published Marsh Farm booze bid postponed after unprecedented number of...

AN ANIMAL adventure park's application to sell alcohol has been temporarily put on hold after an unprecedented amount of people opposed the plan.Tourism attraction Marsh Farm, in South Woodham Ferrers, has applied to Chelmsford City Council's licensing department to sell alcohol and extend its opening hours, between 9am and 8pm every day, so it can cater for as many as 6,000 guests.But bosses insist the increased capacity would only be used for two major events of the year, MotorFest in June and...

SamBalls published BREAKING: Murder investigation launched after Maldon street...

Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman was found 'with significant injuries' in a road in Maldon this afternoon.Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder after being called to Fambridge Close shortly before 2pm today (Thursday, March 24) following reports of a disturbance. Officers arrived to find a woman with significant injuries in the road and paramedics also attended but she was sadly declared deceased at the scene. Following enquiries a 25-year-old man from Maldon...

Essex Chronicle published Dragons' Den Star Levi Roots to speak at Maldon business event

Dragons' Den Star Levi Roots is coming to Maldon to share the secrets of his business success.Maldon District Council is hosting a high-profile showcase for district-based businesses later this year, with Levi Roots listed as the keynote speaker.The event is set to take place at the Three Rivers Golf and Country Club in Cold Norton on Wednesday, May 11.Funded by Magnox Ltd, the showcase is open to new and existing businesses including sole traders, SMEs and large enterprises looking to raise...