BRAINTREE TOWN boss Rod Stringer admits his side’s misfortune has “snowballed into a nightmare”. The Iron have hit an alarming slump in form and seen their lead at the top of the Blue Square Bet South table cut to four points, keeping them
A long-established Braintree club could face closure. Members of the Braintree Dramatic Society are concerned hire charges for The Institute may increase once the Bocking End venue is taken over by a consortium of local business people.
A giant Coke can is causing a stir in a suburban street. Stefan and Regina Schenkelberg bought the eye-catching food trailer in Germany last October to set up a mobile coffee shop. The couple, who paid £6,200 for the 3.5m high trailer
A haulage company claimed a much campaigned for HGV ban would not cause them a problem. Bartrums Road Services, of Braxted Road, said they would have no issue with a proposed weight restriction on Oak Road in Rivenhall End. Residents
A two-vehicle crash left a road blocked. A white Ford Escort and silver Ford Fiesta were in collision in Notley Road, Braintree. Police were called to the scene at 6.33am on today. An ambulance service spokesman said no one was injured.
Police are appealing for witnesses to a burglary. At about 8pm on Sunday, burglars broke into a house in Jeffrey’s Road, Cressing. They made a failed attempt at forcing their way in through a rear door, causing about £10 damage. However, they somehow
Online crime maps revealed a surge in the number of burglaries. According to the Home Office’s latest crime map figures, there were 47 burglaries in January, compared to 17 in December. The crime maps showed an area with one of the highest
Paul Forden has a busy year ahead. As the new man in charge of Braintree Community Hospital, he has until next January to convince health bosses that he and his team can meet - and exceed - their expectations. Mr Forden is managing director of acute
Benson is sweet young pup, who is full of life and good intentions too. He is a typical Staffy who is in need of some basic training. He loves all the fuss he can get and loads of playtime as well. He would make a good family dog and loves going on
Volunteers are needed to help restore gardens made famous by the Countess of Warwick. Trustees of the Gardens of Easton Lodge have appointed a new head gardener, who will be leading regular gardening sessions with volunteers. Robert Hanchet was recruited
