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Braintree District Council announce Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2025-26
Braintree District Council has announced that it’s Chairman for the year ahead will be Cllr Justin Wrench and Vice-Chairman will be Cllr Lyn Walters at it’s Annual General Meeting on Monday 28 April.
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New chapter begins at Stambourne swimming pool thanks to rural government grant
Spring Croft swimming pool in Stambourne has extended its venue thanks to a £36,350 grant awarded by Braintree District Council from the UK Government’s Rural England Prosperity Fund.
The reality of life behind bars at HMP Chelmsford revealed in new video
The video was produced by Ormiston Families, a charity in the East of England.
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Colchester special needs trampolining centre unveils plans to 'futureproof' service
Established in 2000, BounceAbility has been located in West Bergholt since 2012
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.
Listed: The 20 latest decisions on planning applications in Colchester
A summary of the most recent planning applications approved or refused by Colchester Council.
'Buying blade at car boot sale easier than buying Red Bull at a self-serve checkout'
AT a car boot sale, a tenner can get you the sort of stuff you never thought you’d have a chance to get your hands on.
Listed: Six upcoming Colchester road closures to be aware of
Here are some of the most notable road closures across north and mid Essex in the next couple weeks.
Windows 'scorched' after unattended barbecue falls and causes blaze in Essex garden
Firefighters were called to Epping Close at 6.32pm and two crews from Chelmsford attended after a fire had started in the garden of a two-storey house
Two charged with false imprisonment after police raid flat in Greenstead
TWO men have been arrested and charged with false imprisonment following a raid of an address in Greenstead
Former Colchester United striker told he has 'no future' at Peterborough
Former Colchester striker looks set to leave Peterborough
17 planning applications approved by Braintree council across the district
BRAINTREE Council has approved 17 planning applications across the district this week.
Gold medal winning gymnasts swing by Colchester club for 'inspiring' session
Whitehall Gymnastics Club welcomed two gold medal winning gymnasts for a special “inspiring” session with the young generation of gymnasts.
Hate crime investigation launched after woman attacked by teenagers in Colchester
A hate crime investigation has been launched by Essex Police after a woman was attacked with a rock and verbally abused by up to seven teenagers in Colchester.
Missing persons appeal launched for 23-year-old Essex woman
An appeal has been launched for information on the whereabouts of a 23-year-old woman missing from the Chelmsford area.
OPPOSITION VIEW: Karl Robinson on Salford victory over Colchester United
Salford City boss Karl Robinson on Colchester United win
Nine fire crews tackle roof blaze as smoke fills quiet street in Essex village
Crews extinguished a thatch roof fire in Rayne.
Barclays issues 'devastating' warning to all of its customers
Barclays has issued a warning as romance scam reports rise 20 per cent, as online dating hits a 30-year anniversary.
Campaigners tell Government to drop Bradwell site for nuclear energy
The Bradwell site was considered "potentially suitable" for nuclear power by Chinese company CGN from 2015.
New eco-friendly laundrette could be coming to Mersea Island
The new laundrette would be on 45 High Street on West Mersea which is currently a vacant ground-floor commercial unit.