BRAINTREE Comedy Club will return next on November 2 with Joel Dommett, Toju, Luke Honnoraty and Jon Murfin. Doors open 7pm, show starts at 8pm at the Bocking Arts Theatre, Bocking End. £10 in advance, more on the door. Tickets from Stationery
BRAINTREE Town marched on in the FA Cup despite a late comeback from Weymouth. The Iron won their fourth qualifying round match 2-1 at Weymouth and were in control for the majority of the game. They set themselves up for the win with a goal
Parents and guardian have less than a week left to apply for their children's secondary school places. Applications must be made by October 31 at www.essex.gov.uk/admissions. The website also enables parents to search for school information, read
A retired newsagent has had a blooming great success after his garden was given a top prize in a regional competition. Max Melbourne, 75, who used to run a newsagents in Manor Street, Braintree, came second in the Hanover Housing Association garden
Witham town centre could be closed to traffic one day per month for a 100-stall street market in a bid to encourage shoppers. Relocating the town’s market from Lockram Lane to Newland Street has been a priority for the Witham Town Centre Development
A charity shop fears it will have to close unless it receives more donations. The YMCA Shop, in the Grove Centre, Witham, is appealing for residents to donate unwanted furniture. Manager Elaine Blandford said: “All the shops have got to try
