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  • Witham are unable to join the list of perfect records

    Witham Hockey Club’s men had the rare experience of not finding the target as their depleted side went down to a 4-0 defeat by visiting Potters Bar. Only two teams in East League division two south have a 100 per cent record after the opening two

  • Phoenix hit under-strength students in 12-goal blitz

    Amidst the start of a new term and with the rigours of Freshers Week perhaps taking their toll, a distinctly undermanned University of Essex hosted a buoyant Phoenix side and paid the price in a 12-goal drubbing. The old adage about beating what

  • Campaign is up and running with a win on the road

    Having seen their opening game of the season postponed due to bad weather, Witham Hockey Club’s ladies got their Essex Women's League campaign up and running with a win at East London. The hosts started by moving the ball quickly around on the

  • Slippery slope brings a Team GB dream for Aleasha

    Bobsleighs and Braintree may not be the most obvious of connections but Aleasha Kiddle is hoping to set that record straight. Winter sports like that are more commonly associated with the Cresta Run than the Cressing Run, but the 22-year-old former

  • Captain King hails Witham's spirit

    Paul King feels the spirit among Witham Town’s players means they should be looking at more than just mere survival in the top flight of the Ryman League this year. The Town skipper has hailed the togetherness within the Witham dressing room that

  • Braintree looking to avenge last year's defeat at Gateshead

    There will be a score to be settled for Braintree Town at the Gateshead International Arena tomorrow. The Iron head to Gateshead for a Vanarama Conference Premier fixture on the back of two draws against the top two sides in the division in the

  • Neighbours take a stand after flooding problems persist

    Angry residents of a road that persistently floods have hit out at their housing association for letting their water-woes persist. Families from the Waterings, off St John’s Avenue, had their homes flooded last Saturday when severe storms hit the

  • Derby day woe means there's work to be done for Braintree

    A derby day disappointment has left Braintree Rugby Club’s players realising they have work to do if they are to prosper in London League division two north east this year. Following an encouraging display at Enfield Ignatians the week before,