A fire service instructor who has helped inspire thousands of young people has been awarded for his efforts. Dad-of-one Lindley Chambers, who lives off Rayne Road in Braintree, received the Inspirational Leadership Award at a glittering awards
Jess Hopkins has taken her basketball progression beyond county level and on to the regional stage as she helped take the East of England side to victory in an inter-regional tournament at Lilleshall. The 12-year-old from Witham, who is 5ft 6in
A rising YouTube star is hoping his new animated zombie series will become a smash hit after his previous videos had over 3,700,000 views. Billy Sheppard, 17, of Portland Close, makes animations featuring characters he creates in cult videogame
Braintree Rugby Club are looking forward to playing competitive games again after an encouraging start to their pre-season preparations. The Black and Ambers flirted with the spectre of relegation for much of last season, but had just enough in
The Lady Killers New Orleans Jazz Band is coming to Braintree. Traditional jazz will be played hot New Orleans Style tomorrow at the bandstand in George Yard. The performance is free and runs from 1pm until 3pm. For more information call
A commuter has been robbed in Braintree. The Halstead man was walking toward his work on the Park Drive industrial estate, Braintree, around 9.30am on Monday when he reached an alleyway behind Braintree train station when he was pushed to the floor
Garry Kimble is pleased to have kept the core of his Witham Town squad together as they continue building towards their first-ever season in the Ryman League premier division. Witham won 3-1 in their pre-season game at Burnham Ramblers last weekend
A bus stop gained an unusual new facility when someone dumped a toilet in a shelter on Allectus Way, Witham. It is believed the loo was left at the stop on Friday, July 18, minus the all-essential plumbing. Garth Jackson-Smith, of Witham, tweeted
A despairing daughter has hit out at a phone company for leaving her poorly mum without a "lifeline" for three weeks. Anne Ballard's mum, who does not wish to be named, lost her phone connection when a car hit a telegraph pole near to where she
Braintree Town manager Alan Devonshire has said he may look to add an additional pre-season fixture to his team’s list of summer games to give some of his players more of a chance to gain match fitness. A number of Iron players and triallists have
Police raided homes in Braintree as part of a drugs operation across north Essex. Warrants were carried out in Bailey Bridge Road and Templar Road, as well as addresses in Clacton, Colchester, Chelmsford, Burnham. A total of 28 people were
