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  • New Mini for crash survivor

    A survivor of a head on collision is back behind the wheel after her driving school donated a car. Sarah Peatling, of Wethersfield, suffered lacerations to her face, a fractured jaw, broken teeth and broken ribs in the crash near her home in

  • Forty jobs at new energy centre in Braintree

    Forty jobs will be created after a renewable energy company opened a centre in Braintree. Eaga plans to instal solar panels to more than 40,000 homes per year. Braintree MP Brooks Newmark opened the centre which will also work with social housing

  • Firefighters get road safety message out to bikers

    A couple have loaned a top-of-the-range motorbike for firefighters to run a road safety campaign. Sue and Bill Cannon, of Braintree-based Cannon BMW motorcycle dealers, have teamed up again with Essex County Fire and Rescue Service to launch the Firebike

  • Trio leave Spa Road

    Witham Town will travel to play Basildon United in the Essex Senior League tomorrow without three of their most influential players. James Robinson, Richard Manning and goalkeeper Rhys Madden have all joined Ryman League division one north side Maldon

  • Pest controllers tackle numerous rat infestations

    Pest controllers are dealing with numerous rat infestations across the Braintree district. Homes, supermarkets and outdoor public areas are all suffering with rats. Following complaints, Braintree Council has baited and is monitoring