New £1.3 million procedure room to open at Braintree Community Hospital
The room will double the number of procedures that can be carried out at the hospital, meaning almost 3,000 extra procedures a year will be offered to patients.
Firefighters tackle blaze at farm with 100 tonnes of hay bales alight
The incident began at around 2.14pm after witnesses reported seeing thick smoke rising from the farm.
5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes
Essex RSPCA centres and Danaher Animal Home have plenty of pets that are looking to find new owners
New fishmongers Fresh and Wild Fish hosts grand opening in Earls Colne
A new fishmongers has opened in Earls Colne.
Man admits possession of pornographic images involving animals
A Kelvedon man who has admitted possessing extreme pornographic images involving animals has been warned he could receive a jail sentence.
Witham school celebrates 'unsung hero' support staff with special event
All staff were asked to nominate a star, or stars, in the school.
Lucky Essex woman made a millionaire after winning huge National Lottery prize
A LUCKY woman is planning to go on a dream holiday to the Caribbean after winning £1,000,000 on the National Lottery
Police confirm woman in her 60s has died after crash between motorbike and truck
Officers are investigating a fatal crash on Halstead Road, near High Garrett, yesterday between a motorbike and a light goods truck.
BBC viewers slam Stacey Solomon's new 'uninteresting' show as a 'waste of money'
Viewers of the BBC have branded Stacey Solomon's and Joe Swash's new show as "uninteresting" and a "waste of money".
Housing developments 'swamping' local villages as housing targets increase
Housing targets will see one village double in size and another left “even worse” as developments are "swamping" the area.
'Stupidity' of anti-social car meets needs to be targeted, councillor says
POLICE have vowed to continue the crackdown on anti-social drivers after they brought a car meet at to an abrupt halt at Northern Gateway.
Fundraiser in memory of George Gilbey raises £2,500 for children's charity
A fundraising event in memory of Gogglebox star George Gilbey has raised more than £2,500 for a children’s bereavement charity.
Essex Police charge four men with drug offences after cuckooing reports
Four men have been charged as a result of a spontaneous investigation which was launched in direct response to concerns over a gang of people taking over the home of a vulnerable person.
Live updates as police close road after 'serious' crash near Essex town
Road closed and slow traffic after crash on A131 Halstead Road both ways between A1017 Gosfield Road and the Stisted turn off.
Heavy traffic delays on A131 near Essex town after serious crash
A crash between a light goods van and a motorbike has led to the closure of Halstead Road in both directions this afternoon.
Second round of grants launched to help community projects in Braintree
The two-tier grant scheme, launched on March 31, offers microgrants of up to £1,000 and small grants of up to £10,000.
Closed Essex village school where bacteria was 'found in water tanks' shares update
St George’s Primary School, in Brook Street, Great Bromley, has been shut since March 25 due to “site issues”
Braintree Golf Club presents cheque for more than £10k to children's hospice
A cheque for £10,285 was presented to Little Havens by Braintree Golf Club’s Seniors Section.
100 tonnes of hay bales ablaze as multiple fire crews attend Essex farm
Fire crews are currently tackling a fire at a farm in Great Bardfield.
Pictures: Fire crews are currently tackling a farm fire at Great Bardfield
Fire crews are currently tackling a fire at a farm in Great Bardfield.
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