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• Braintree: Reports of large fire on industrial estate

  Fire crews have arrived at the Springwood Industrial Estate following reports of a fire read more

• County's foster service rated 'good'

  INSPECTORS have praised the foster care service run by Essex County Council. read more

• Braintree: Mosque attack suspect to appear in court

  A man arrested in possession of a knife outside an Islamic prayer centre last night will appear in court tomorrow morning. read more

• Witham: Mo Farah's coach gives track lessons to pupils

  Olympic legend Mo Farah’s coach has been putting youngsters through their paces on the running track. read more

• Braintree: Garden centre hosts classic vehicle show

  Petrolheads can visit a classic car, motorbike and scooter show this weekend. read more

• Essex: Man arrested on suspicion of Harlow fire murder

  Police have arrested and bailed a 19-year-old man on suspicion of causing a fire that killed six members of the same family. read more

• Braintree: Edinburgh smash hit coming to Braintree as part of UK tour

  A new and improved version of a show that earned rave reviews following last year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival is coming to Braintree. read more

• Braintree: Art shop forced to close after less than six months

  An art shop is closing after less than six months in the town because of lack of trade. read more

• Braintree: Resident questions whether South Street houses should go

  Two houses which are set to be demolished to create a new town gateway could instead be used for families, it has been claimed. read more

• Braintree district: Concerns at backlash over MP pay rise proposals

  Politicians are concerned proposals to increase MPs’ salaries by at least £10,000 per year could lead to a public backlash. read more

• Braintree: Islamic community in shock after mosque attack

  An Islamic community is in shock after a prayer centre was the victim of an attempted arson attack. read more

• Braintree: UPDATE: Reports of fire on industrial estate

  Firefighters are on the scene of a fire on the Springwood Industrial Estate, Braintree. read more

• Braintree: Councillors notch up 30 years of service

  A teacher and his pupil have celebrated 30 years of service as councillors. read more

• UPDATE: Braintree: Suspect remains in custody after incident at Islamic prayer centre

  A man remains in custody following a suspected attempted arson attack at an Islamic prayer centre. read more

• Witham: Town chooses new mayor

  Town councillors have chosen a new mayor for the upcoming year. read more

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