'Kind' and 'welcoming' school in Braintree praised by Ofsted after inspection
The school, which is part of the Compass Partnership of Schools, has 440 students, all aged between seven and 11.
Essex and Herts Air Ambulance offers free lifesaving CPR programme for schools
The programme, which has been running since 2024, is free, sustainable, and fully supported.
Live updates: Crash on A12 causing traffic as rush hour begins
Live updates as traffic builds on the A12 northbound after a crash near Marks Tey.
Crash on A12 set to cause problems for commuters as rush hour begins
A crash has taken place on the A12 which is set to cause problems for commuters.
Thrilled Essex lorry driver quits job after £5.2m win on National Lottery
A lorry driver who scooped £5.2 million on the lottery quit his job and bought a new vacuum cleaner as his first purchase
Revealed: Essex Police officer who groomed girls was dismissed from force last year
Ling was dismissed from Essex Police following an accelerated misconduct hearing in December
Essex family forced to sleep in car after gas company shuts off supply
A family in Essex claims they had to sleep in their car overnight, after their gas company left them without hot water or heating for five days.
M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex taking place this weekend
Upcoming closures from May 2 to 4 on the A12, Dartford Crossing and M25 may affect some drivers across Essex this weekend.
New roundabout appears by Galleys Corner to take traffic through housing site
A new roundabout has been built as part of ongoing building work for 250 homes in Braintree.
Woman being treated for burns following fire at Coggeshall nursing home
EMERGENCY services have confirmed a woman is being treated for burns after a fire broke out at retirement flats in Coggeshall.
Huge emergency service presence in Coggeshall after fire at retirement flats
A huge emergency service response was seen in Vesta Close, Coggeshall
Live updates as fire crews and air ambulance at scene of retirement flats fire
Emergency services are at the scene of a fire at Prail House nursing home in Coggeshall
Emergency services at the scene of fire at Coggeshall retirement homes
The fire is thought to have broken out at Prail House nurising home at about 8pm this evening
REVEALED: The 21 businesses crowned best across Essex in prestigious awards
TWENTY ONE Essex businesses have been crowned as winners in the 2025 Muddy Stilettos Regional Awards
Plans submitted to transform office block into children's day nursery in Essex
The nursery plans to cater for children aged between three months and four years.
Braintree Council announces new chairman and vice-chairman for year ahead
This will be councillor Wrench's first time as chairman of the council, having served as a district councillor for six years.
Live updates on A120 as crash causes delays for motorists
A crash has led to delays on a busy section of the A120.
Section of A120 'partially blocked' following crash
A CRASH has caused traffic to queue on a busy section of the A120.
Get £50 off Ryanair return flights from Stansted airport this June - today only!
Ryanair are offering £50 off return flights for today only for June, with many flights from Stansted included.
Popular BBC show hosted by Stacey Solomon is looking for people to take part
Award-winning BBC One show Sort Your Life Out, hosted by Stacey Solomon, is looking for families or shared households to take part.
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