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Stisted community shop boosted by rural grant
Stisted Community Shop has upgraded its counter area thanks to a £2,000 grant awarded by Braintree District Council from the UK Government’s Rural England Prosperity Fund.
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Freedom Leisure & Braintree District Council offer free swimming sessions during heatwave for Braintree district residents
Residents across the Braintree district are being encouraged to stay cool and keep active this week, and take advantage of free swimming sessions.
Van crashes into parked car causing severe damage at business park
A van has caused significant damage to a parked car after crashing into it in Severalls Industrial Estate.
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Essex County Council unveils new programme to boost jobs and investment
Essex County Council has unveiled a new programme to boost jobs and investment throughout the county.
'Avoid area' warning as crews remain at huge industrial unit blaze scene today
Firefighters have spent the night battling a large blaze involving industrial units, vehicles and mobile homes in High Ongar.
A12 blocked near Colchester football ground due to crash
The A12 northbound has been partially blocked following a crash near the Colchester football ground, causing severe delays for morning commuters.
All lanes STOPPED and severe delays on M25 following crash
All lanes have been stopped on the M25 anti-clockwise just after the Bell Common Tunnel following a crash.
Essex library forced to close after vehicle crashes into building
Holland Library in Clacton has been forced to close after a vehicle crashed into the building.
Large blaze near crop field destroys building in Essex
Weeley Fire Station, alongside five other, were called to a large building fire on Clacton Road in Great Holland near a field of crops.
Fire crews on scene of huge blaze at Essex industrial site
A major fire broke out at a site in High Ongar containing industrial units, vehicles and mobile homes. Essex County Fire and Rescue worked overnight.
Colchester United linked with summer move for former Ipswich Town youngster
Colchester United linked with a move for former Ipswich Town attacking midfielder
Hosepipe ban issued across Essex amid concerns over water supplies
A hosepipe ban has been issued across Essex and the East of England by Anglian Water amid heatwave.
Five reasons why Brad Ihionvien return to Colchester United makes perfect sense
Five reasons why Brad Ihionvien's return to Colchester United makes sense
MP Cleverly says 'amazing' Braintree businesses are being 'taxed too highly'
Braintree needs lower taxes on local business, more affordable housing and stronger support for farmers, according to MP James Cleverly.
Crackdown in Colchester as police chief hails hotspot patrols targeting crime
Anti-social behaviour, shop theft and other retail crime has been a focus for Colchester’s policing team amid concerns from residents, councillors and businesses.
Two men sentenced for violent disorder after St Botolph's Street snowball fight
Luke Brown, 20, and Omarion Lewis, 19, were part of a group of six people who were throwing snowballs at about 4am on Monday, January 5.
'Best and worst' rated mid Essex GPs revealed in new patient survey
The best and worst GP practices across mid Essex have been revealed in new patient satisfaction data.
Campaigners call for closure of 'prison-like' Wethersfield Asylum Centre
Campaigners are stepping up calls for the closure of Wethersfield Asylum Centre, saying the former RAF base is placing pressure on nearby towns.
Fresh warnings over water safety for school holidays after shock river injury
Fresh warnings about the dangers of open water have been shared by a councillor after a 13-year-old girl was seriously injured in the River Stour at Dedham.
Abolishing VAR and nationalising Adele - what are Count Binface's main policies?
Count Binface will be standing in the upcoming Clacton by-election, but among abolishing VAR and nationalising Adele, what are his other policies?