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Cllr Graham Butland to stand down as Leader of Braintree District Council
After 22 years as Leader of Braintree District Council, Cllr Graham Butland has announced his intention to stand down as Leader at the Council’s AGM on 28 May 2026.
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Braintree District Council supports recommendation not to proceed with On Street Parking Charges proposal
The North Essex Parking Partnership (NEPP) Joint Committee will consider proposals to implement on-street parking changes in Braintree District at its meeting on Thursday 19 March 2026.
Braintree District Council installs new inclusive play boards at local parks
Braintree District Council has recently installed new inclusive play boards at Brook Meadow, Sible Hedingham, Albert Moss, Rivenhall and Mill Chase, Halstead.
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New councillor elected to Braintree District Council in by-election
The results of the 2026 by-election for Coggeshall Ward.
Colchester's St John’s Car Park reopens after major improvement works
Fresh surfaces have further been laid across the main circulation areas alongside other subtler enhancements.
Train lines between Essex and London currently blocked due to welfare concerns
All lines heading between London and Essex are blocked due to concerns over the welfare of a member of the public.
Colchester and Tendring farmers being targetted by pothole scammers for up to £12k
The scammers then carry out work not asked for and demand fees of up to £12,000, threatening violence and damage to property and farm machinery if the farmers do not pay.
Colchester councillor shares her transition story for International Women's Day
That said, when I came out to my grandmother she was delighted.
DJ to headline Colchester venue for first time ahead of International Women's Day
The CIC will host its third Pattern Up event at the Commons Café inside The Minories on Saturday from 6pm until 11pm, headlined by DJ V Dubz.
Medical expert shares warm-up advice ahead of Colchester Half Marathon
Professor Malek said a warm-up was crucial for runners.
Person dies after being hit by train, emergency services confirm in new update
Multiple train routes from north and mid Essex to London were blocked yesterday as a person had been hit by a train.
Former Colchester United assistant manager leaves National League North club
Former Colchester United assistant manager leaves National League North club
Colchester United under-21s out of the Premier League Cup after Burnley defeat
Colchester United under-21s lost 5-2 at Burnley in Premier League Cup
Major programme launched in order to fix roads across Essex after £6m investment
Essex County Council has announced the launch of a major project to try and fix roads across Essex after poor weather conditions.
Police release new pictures of missing 30-year-old woman, Vitoria Barreto
Essex Police have released new pictures of Vitoria Barreto who was last seen boarding a bus in Wivenhoe.
A12 closed in parts due to crash with traffic building as a result
The A12 is currently closed in parts with queues of traffic as a result.
So called 'blood rain' could create spectacular sunset across our skies tonight
The Met Office has predicted skies could be littered with so called "blood rain" tonight across Essex and create a unique sunset.
Detailed Colchester weather forecast shows temperatures set to be 'above average'
Temperatures look set to increase across the country in the coming days, so we have put together a detailed Colchester forecast.
Couple sheltered in car park under Dubai hotel before catching Stansted flight
A couple who were on the first government flight back from the Middle East to Stansted Airport say they were sheltered underneath their hotel.
First government flight bringing Britons home from Middle East lands at Stansted
A flight which was chartered by government to bring stranded Britons back from the Middle East has landed at Stansted Airport.