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  • Blue Zoo playing in Braintree

    A Braintree man whose band has played on Top of the Pops twice is returning to his hometown for a performance. Andy Overall, also known as Andy O, began his musical career in Braintree in 1978 after helping to form the band The Rave, who were very

  • Travel around the world with Braintree Male Voice Choir

    People are being invited to travel around the world with the latest concert from the Braintree Male Voice Choir. The Choir, which was formed in 1971, is holding its annual Spring Concert on May 10 at 7.30pm with a theme of travel. Stephen Rumsey

  • Youngsters get in the swing for Easter

    Creative little ones celebrated Easter with a spot of bonnet making. Youngsters at Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School, Marlborough Road, Braintree, put their craft skills to good use in return for a chocolate treat.    

  • Youngsters give back to their community at Day of Action

    A Day of Action saw Witham’s youngsters give back to their community and experience riot training. Last Friday’s event, launched by Witham MP Priti Patel, saw young people from youth organisations such as the Witham Army Cadets and Boy’s Brigade

  • Incident at Galleys Corner roundabout

    A young girl has been injured in an incident that partially blocked Galleys Corner roundabout. A car and lorry were involved in a smash just before 2pm on the A120 eastbound in Braintree at the infamous roundabout. An Essex Ambulance spokesperson

  • Walk raises vital cash for air ambulance

    Walkers enjoyed a beautiful sponsored walk for charity. The Rotary Club’s annual sponsored walk on Saturday saw £1,800 raised for Essex Air Ambulance as they took a charming three mile walk along the banks of the River Brain, starting in Maldon

  • Two vehicle crash in Witham

    Emergency services are on the scene following a two-vehicle crash. According to the Essex Traffic Control Centre, the B1018 Witham Road, Cressing, is partially blocking the road between Polecat Road and Station Road. A spokesperson from Essex

  • Man accused of Stansted theft to appear in court next month

    A man will appear in court next month charged with stealing items from a woman living near Stansted Airport. Self-employed Mark Coates, 39, of Bran End, Stebbing, was arrested at his home address by officers from Essex Police's Serious and Organised

  • Thousands of families relying on Foodbank

    A third of the people given emergency food in Braintree district are children. More than 5,000 people have been helped by the district’s emergency Foodbank service since it opened two years ago - about three per cent of the area’s population.

  • Braintree stay bullish over their play-off hopes

    Braintree Town may have seen their Skrill Premier play-off hopes dented after being unable forge a way past Gateshead, but their players are remaining bullish that they can finish in the top five this season. The Iron dominated the game against

  • Late goals put Witham Town top - finally

    Witham Town have taken the initiative in the race for the Ryman League division one north title as late goals once again came to their salvation. Garry Kimble's team finally moved to the summit of the table with three games remaining after beating