A man was jailed for four years today after admitting three armed offences. Jaymes Lang, 23 of Snowdrop Close, Witham, was sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court. He admitted aggravated burglary at The Sun Inn, Feering, on April 14, robbery at
Five stolen shotguns have still not been recovered more than five months after they were taken in a burglary. The firearms, which were legally held, were stolen from inside a locked gun cabinet in the house in Feering Hill, Feering, between 12.45pm
Get ready for a great comedy performance in the style of Whose Line is it Anyway. The night of improvised, stand up and musical comedy by six local comedians is coming to Witham’s Public Hall, Collingwood Road on July 26. The event runs starts
Residents in a picturesque village are celebrating after winning the top prize in this year’s Essex Best Kept Village competition. Stisted came top of its class for villages with a population of between 300-800, with Rayne the runner-up. Parish
Impressive storms last weekend have led to some fantastic photos. More than three storms battered most of Essex last weekend, causing flash floods in parts of the county and lightning displays illuminating the skies across the Braintree and Witham
BRAINTREE Council has agreed to address concerns raised about the condition of a pond in a Silver End park. Paige Wicks, 19, of Francis Way, said the pond in Silver End Memorial Gardens has been neglected. She said: “It is overgrown, it is
Teenagers at a special needs school had a popstar themed prom to round off the year. Six students at Southview School in Conrad Road, Witham, enjoyed a barbecue and karaoke. Four will stay on to continue their education, while Lori Wilkins
