An aspiring opera singer has got through to the grand finals of Essex Got Talent with no official training. Shansel Huseyin entered the competition in Chelmsford and is one of four finalists from the area to compete against other competitors
Twenty seven people were injured at Braintree Discovery Centre over the summer holidays, with over a third of the cases being serious incidents. The figures, from 1 June to early September, show August to have the highest accident rate, with 10 reported
Two cyclists completed their 2000 mile bike ride to Istanbul raising over £3000 for charity. James Keable and Linton Nightingale, both 26, set off on their epic 10 week journey which took in the sites of countries such as Holland, Austria and Romania
Mothers can enjoy a new way to keep fit and meet new friends. Buggy walks are being launched in Braintree, for parents to take their children out for a group walk. They will run at the Seesaw Centre in Lancaster Way on Tuesdays at 9.45am from next week
Braintree Town will play Ryman League premier division side Carshalton Athletic in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup. Carshalton beat East Thurrock United 3-2 in their second qualifying round replay at Colston Avenue. Iron will now travel to
Long awaited footbridges at two stations are finally being built. Last October, it was announced the bridge at Witham would be finished by July 2011. It is now due to be complete by next August, after more than ten years of campaigning by commuters
A public garden maintained by dedicated trustees is facing a “dire” financial situation. Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens costs about £26,000 a year to maintain - the biggest single expense. It relies on donations and revenue from events and an
A woman racing driver hopes to beat the men at their own game. Helen Ross, 35, won her class in last Sunday’s Ladies British Autograss Championship. Mrs Ross, of Leyfield, Cressing, said: “Next year I’m hoping to race with the men. “I want to win
Rod Stringer will benefit from every penny of Braintree Town’s prize money following their FA Cup second qualifying round victory. All £4,500 will go straight to the Iron boss’ playing budget, following their fine win over Welling United, last
Witham Town went goal crazy in their Essex Senior League Cup Group A match against Eton Manor at Spa Road last night. They won 6-1, with in-form Scott Lodge scoring twice to take his personal tally in his last three games to six goals. Witham were much
A couple remain unhappy with “draconian” funeral expenses they were charged for burying their mothers. Mavis and John White paid £2,706 administration costs to Hatfield Peverel Parish Council to bury Eileen White and Doris Roberts at St Andrew’s Church
