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Councillors and partners break ground on new community centre in Witham
Building work on Braintree District Council’s multi-million-pound community centre which will provide a versatile social space for residents is underway.
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Essex sweet pea company wins gold at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The company was recognised at RHS Chelsea Flower Show as one of the UK's leading sweet pea specialists.
Police use special battering ram to carry out drugs raid after public tip-off
Police carried out a drugs raid in Witham after being tipped off by a member of the public.
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Owner 'heartbroken' as closure of Braintree mental health hub is announced
THE owner of a mental health hub in Braintree is "heartbroken" after announcing the site's closure due to personal struggles.
M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex taking place this weekend
Upcoming closures from June 6 to 8 on the A12, Dartford Crossing and M25 may affect some drivers across Essex this weekend.
Colchester foodbank in 'limbo' as bosses continue appeal for new base
Bosses of a crucial charity in Colchester are still in “limbo” as the search for a new base continues.
Venue to host creative workshops inspired by famous Colchester poets
A set of creative workshops inspired by the Colchester born creators of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star is coming to the city.
Campaigners call for return of navigation rights as bridge's future remains uncertain
Two organisations are calling for the return of navigation rights on the River Stour as tests for a historic bridge have been announced.
Chef fired after foul-mouthed rant at boyfriend at luxury spa awarded more than £13k
A LUXURY spa in Essex will have to pay a former chef more than £13,000 after she was fired following an angry public outburst at her boyfriend.
8,000 migrants do not have the right to vote in Colchester as council passes vote
ABOUT 8,000 international residents living in Colchester do not have the right to vote in local or general elections as the city becomes the 16th place in the country to make a stance to the government.
Former Colchester United striker signs two-year deal with League Two side
Former Colchester United striker joins League Two side on two-year deal
Ex-Arsenal prodigy jailed for plot to smuggle £600k cannabis through Stansted Airport
A FORMER Arsenal prodigy who orchestrated the smuggling of £600,000 worth of cannabis through Stansted Airport has been jailed today
22-year-old drug driver got behind BMW after smoking cannabis joint, court told
Zack Green, 22, was driving in Circular Road East in Colchester last October when he was stopped by a police car.
Wheelchair users slam Council, say travelling round Colchester 'felt dangerous'
'I’d genuinely love to take someone from the council around Colchester in a wheelchair and show them.'
Fears Colchester will be in gridlock if A133 link road requirement is dropped
"The last 14 years saw development all over Colchester without the necessary infrastructure and I am determined that that will not happen again."
Applicant for special needs accommodation is married to council's planning tsar
The application has been submitted by Balkerne Gate Properties which, according to Companies House, is co-directed by David Syrett.
Colchester MP backs 'bold' plan to give thousands more children free school meals
COLCHESTER's MP is “proud” to back new government plans to provide more than 500,000 children with free school meals across the country.
Harwich and North Essex MP criticises new defence proposals
An Essex MP has raised concerns about the Government’s new proposals on national defence.
FORMER U'S: Sammie Szmodics attracting interest from Premier League clubs
Former Colchester United forward Sammie Szmodics linked with Premier League move
Two lanes closed on A12 southbound due to crash
A CRASH on the A12 has caused for two lanes to close and traffic is building in the area.