More children in temporary housing in the Braintree district
Last year saw a rise in the number of children living in temporary accommodation in the Braintree district, according to new figures.
Essex RSPCA: 5 pets who are on the lookout for new homes
Many pets are looking to find new homes from the Essex RSPCA centres and the associated Danaher Animal Home.
Hatfield Peverel Bupa Care Home host animal therapy session
THE residents of a care home were treated to “lovely afternoon” as they got to spend it in the company of two friendly piglets.
Colchester woman speaks about Stansted Airport E-Gate outage
A RETURNING holiday-goer has spoken about a ‘hideous’ ordeal at Stansted Airport where crowds, could not pass through border security due to a major malfunction affecting airports across the country.
Hatfield Peverel robbery incident sees police probe launched
Officers were called to reports of a robbery at a shop in Hadfelda Square in Hatfield Peverel shortly before 8am this morning.
Feering: Prested Hall Health Club to axe Swimwise lessons
The email, which has been seen by the Braintree and Witham Times, says lessons must stop at the end of July.
Braintree: Airline Component Services to receive King's award
A BRAINTREE business which provides aeroplane parts to airlines across the globe has been honoured with an industry award.
Stock Street Farm Barn banned from holding future events
Stock Street Farm Barn in Coggeshall has been issued the ban by Braintree Council following a long planning saga.
Braintree: Essex Dementia Week receives art therapy books
AN ESSEX organisation is helping donate thousands of therapeutic books for an annual awareness week about dementia.
Legoland Windsor 'cardiac arrest' baby dies in hospital
The incident, which took place at about 1pm last Thursday, saw the tot suffer a cardiac arrest at the Windsor theme park.
Essex: ASLEF Greater Anglia train strikes begins today
COMMUTERS will face 'severe' train delays according to a train operator as five days of industrial action begins today.
Colchester residents reveal impacts of doubled ambulance waiting times
COLCHESTER residents are sharing their long waiting times for ambulances with many elderly relatives being impacted as all but one of England’s ambulance services missed their targets.
Shock as Essex ambulance waiting times double since 2019
ALL but one of England’s ambulance services missed their waiting times targets meaning people with heart attacks and strokes could be waiting an average of 40 to 45 minutes across Essex.
Castle Hedingham Bowls Club plays against Chelsea Pensioners
A CENTURY-OLD village sports clubs has donated money to a sports team which supports UK veterans and played an exciting match against the well-respected team.
Essex records lowest number of dog attacks on farm animals in 6 years
Out of the 14 Essex Police districts, only Braintree and Maldon experienced dog attacks on farm animals last year, according to police data.
A12 road closures unveiled for the summer ahead of August completion
National Highways has revealed its latest set of A12 closures for the summer ahead as the August completion date approaches.
Essex campaigners welcome Extra Eyes initiative to catch bad drivers
Drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and even horse riders are using tiny cameras to keep an extra eye on the world around them.
Steeple Bumpstead Primary School reveals new play space
YOUNGSTERS at a village primary school have helped design the school’s new outdoor play area.
Witham woman arrested after Legoland Windsor cardiac arrest
A 27-year-old woman from Witham was arrested on Friday on suspicion of neglecting a child to cause unnecessary injury.
Breen's Gym to launch in Sible Hedingham this month
A PASSIONATE fitness enthusiast is opening a new gym facility in memorial of his brother who passed away.
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