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Braintree District Council Chairman holds community event at Braintree District Museum
Outgoing Braintree District Council Chairman, Cllr Lyn Walters, held a ‘Chairman’s Community Showcase’ on Thursday 24 April at Braintree District Museum
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Braintree District residents celebrate six weeks of Beat the Street success
Braintree District Council is very pleased to announce the resounding success of the recent six-week Beat the Street initiative.
Braintree District Council award £3.5k to Baby Stuff Braintree
Braintree District Council has awarded local charity, Baby Stuff Braintree, a grant of £3,500 from their £1m Cost of Living Fund.
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Man admits to attempted burglary after officers respond to 999 call in Braintree
A MAN has admitted to equipped attempted burglary after officers responded to a 999 call within 5 minutes.
Puppy dies and owner, 82, injured after attack in Essex cemetery
Keith Wallis, 82, had moved in with daughter Maria Martin after losing his wife in 2021.
Martin Lewis warning for anyone who pays their energy bills by Direct Debit
Martin Lewis has highlighted a key issue for anyone who pays their energy bills by Direct Debit as firms sit on £3bn of customers' cash
Lyme Disease warning as Brits urged to avoid tick bites and be aware of symptoms
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and the charity, Lyme Disease UK, is urging the public to look out for these dangerous arachnids which may carry the disease
Brits issued warning as parking payment machines ‘set up to trap people’
Thousands of Brits have been sent parking tickets as payment machines are ‘set up to trap people’.
750 schools roll out free breakfast clubs from today saving parents £450 a year
From today (April 22), 750 schools will roll out free breakfast clubs, which has been hailed a 'game-changing moment' for families, the Prime Minister said.
Pope Francis's will in full confirming simple burial after death aged 88
Pope Francis died at the age of 88 on April 21, and his will decreed that he had a simple underground tomb.
Cause of Pope Francis' death announced by the Vatican
Pope Francis died this morning (April 21) and the Vatican has announced his cause of death was a cerebral stroke.
'Stunning and historic' private island estate in Essex on sale for £25 million
The famous Osea Island in Essex is on sale with a guide price of £25 million, with the island previously playing host to some celebrity guests.
McDonald's apologises to customer taken to hospital after swallowing eggshell
A man from Debenham had to go to Ipswich Hospital after eggshells were left in his breakfast wrap at the Whitehouse McDonald's.
REVEALED: Ambulance trust spends £9million on overtime wages
The East of England Ambulance Service Trust, which operates ambulances in Suffolk, spent more than £9million on overtime wages for crews last year.
Dozens of dog fouling complaints made to council - but no fines issued
NEW figures have revealed that Braintree District Council have issued zero fines, despite receiving over 30 dog fouling complaints.
Boyfriend assaulted partner and stole her belongings after she ended relationship
Colchester Magistrates’ Court heard Hewitt took his girlfriend’s phone, blankets, a TV, and a microwave before leaving their address.
Boxted bridge's fate to be decided as campaigners vow to fight decision
Boxted Bridge was shut in 2018 for traffic and pedestrians due to safety concerns
New doors with attack resistant glass to improve security at Colchester Library
Colchester Library is expected to reopen this summer after a year-long refurbishment with new furniture and air-conditioning systems.
'Brilliant' pictures of Colchester Zoo Amur leopard cubs by photographer
A photographer has captured the Amur leopard cubs playing with mum, with them being noticeably bigger in size.
Doncaster Rovers 3 Colchester United 0 - reaction from Danny Cowley after defeat
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on Doncaster Rovers defeat