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Braintree: Olympic chief to visit BMX club

Updated 10:42am Friday 3rd July 2009

A BMX club is set to get a special visit from a chief London 2012 Olympic Games organiser.

Braintree: Parents of critical crash girl thank well-wishers

Updated 4:17pm Thursday 2nd July 2009

Heartbroken parents have thanked well-wishers for their support following the crash which has left their daughter in intensive care.

Witham: 600 homes site approved

Updated 3:53pm Thursday 2nd July 2009

A site in Witham has been given the green light for 600 new homes.

Witham: 'We want the best'

Updated 1:23pm Wednesday 1st July 2009

Local councillors have recommended Braintree Council plumps for the best leisure package possible when a new sports facility is built.

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Honoured: William Tyler MBE has spent his career in adult education

Final say: Hazel Blears MP, has called in the planning application

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"We really do need more homes in this town, and council homes at that. And they should be reserved for the decent Witham residents, not migrant workers, problem families and young girls getting themselves up the duff so they can get their own home. There is so much undeveloped land in this town it's ridiculous, and all those complaining about new homes being built already have them are only concerned with the value going down." − Omlette

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