Beer festival draws revellers… and the Home Sec
A popular festival has returned for the ninth year running, attended by local partygoers.
'Roadworks left pensioners cut off from care workers'
AN ELDERLY resident was cut off from her care workers after roadworks in Braintree left her “marooned”, it has been claimed.
Printer company makes kind donation to community hub
A COMPANY has handed over a printer free of charge to a community hub.
Beauty spot damaged by joyriders AGAIN
JOYRIDERS have destroyed a much-loved bridleway for the third time in recent weeks, despite measures being taken to block their access.
Police respond to search statistics
ESSEX Police issued a statement on their use of stop and search in light of data which reveals ethnic minorities are more likely to be stopped and searched than white people in Essex.
Open heart surgery couldn’t stop determined Amelia
A STUDENT defied the odds by passing her exams after overcoming a series of heart operations.
Gurkhas to lead on 100km trek
A DEDICATED team will undertake a gruelling endurance challenge alongside Gurkhas.
Young racer’s track record in fundraising
The UK’s youngest Lotus racing champion has helped raise awareness for a fundraiser in aid of Addenbrooke’s hospital by rattling off a series of stunning performances in a two-person endurance race at Snetterton racetrack.
Retail expert in two minds over revamp
A community leader has spoken out about new plans for the renovation of Witham town centre.
LETTER: Bamboozled by rushed garden towns debate
The ruling Conservatives’ policy on the three new towns, so-called garden communities, comes from a parallel universe.
