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R number for South East rises as new restricions loom
The R number for the south east of England has risen over the last week according to the latest figures, as the Government prepares to announce new regional restrictions.
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Wedding organiser in Margaretting fined £10,000 for event with 80 guests
THE organiser of a wedding party has become the first person in Essex to be fined £10,000 for organising a large gathering.
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Infection rate in Braintree district lowest in Essex as number of new cases falls
THE Braintree district now has the lowest coronavirus infection rate in Essex after seeing a drop in cases in the last week.
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Traditional public Boxing Day hunts cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
Traditional Boxing Day hunts will be taking place behind closed doors this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Delays on A131 after crash in High Garrett
DRIVERS are facing delays on the A131 this morning following a crash.
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Judicial review into Rivenhall Incinerator set to begin
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build an incinerator in the heart of mid Essex will go before the High Court this week as campaigners make a last-ditch attempt to block the plans.
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District received just 22p per head in lottery cash to support arts
BRAINTREE received just 22p per person in lottery funding through a scheme to support the arts sector last year, much less than the average across the East of England.
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78 homes bid for Gimsons site appears set for full approval
UNPOPULAR plans to build 78 homes near a town centre beauty spot appear set for the final go ahead.
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Martin Lewis warns what shoppers 'should not buy' for Christmas
Money Saving expert Martin Lewis has told people to be careful when buying gift cards for loved ones this Christmas.
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UK heading for new national lockdown within two weeks
The UK could be placed back under a national lockdown in two weeks, an expert has warned.
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Essex businesses named and shamed by HMRC for unpaid tax
Five individuals and companies in Essex have been named on a government list of tax defaulters.
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Professor Peter Horby warns of second coronavirus lockdown
A second national lockdown is a possibility and stringent measures are needed to avoid it at all costs, a leading expert has warned.
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Tesco introducing new social distancing measures
Tesco has revealed new social distancing measures set to be introduced in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus.
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The places in Essex where there will be fireworks displays in 2020
Fireworks night is set to be a slightly different affair this year.
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Google Maps shows how much Braintree and Witham have changed since 2009
IT might not seem that long since 2009, but Braintree and Witham have changed a great deal over the last 10 years.
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Small rise in TB rates across Braintree district
THE rate of tuberculosis in Braintree rose last year, new figures show.
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IN MEMORIAM: The death notices published in the Braintree and Witham Times this week
Here are the death notices published in the Braintree and Witham Times this week:
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LETTER: Community Christmas Day meals cancelled because of pandemic
THIS year, it is with regret that Braintree Salvation Army will not be able to offer our usual Christmas Day community meal and home delivery service.
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Matt and Jack Agar doing unicycle ride for Make a Wish Foundation
A FATHER and son duo are aiming to raise hundreds of pounds for charity by cycling 17 miles... on one wheel.
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Essex turned gold on the map to celebrate 10 years of Towie
The county of Essex has been turned GOLD – to celebrate 10 years of TOWIE.
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