Work has begun to change a former public house into Braintree’s fifth Tesco store. Tesco already has large stores at Marks Farm, Market Place and in Great Notley, while a smaller Tesco Express store will soon open in place of the former Kings Head
Chelmsford City Racecourse has been given 58 fixtures for next year, with the first in January. The racecourse, in Great Leighs, has not held a race since April 2008 and was bought in December by Great Leighs Estates, a collaboration between Betfred
Having been the resident artist of Colchester Zoo since 2008, Tiptree artist Alison Burchert knows a few things when it comes down to drawing animals. Her new exhibition entitled Wildlife in Pastels is being displayed in Witham Art and Framing,
Police are searching for this man in connection with the theft of £100 worth of lottery scratchcards from a petrol station. The man allegedly took the items from the station in London Road, Rivenhall while the cashier's back was turned at around
A new headteacher is one of the many fresh faces at Tabor Academy this year. Matthew Slater, 45, has been involved with the school since Easter, waiting to take over from acting principal Chris Bowler. Mr Slater hopes this will put him in a
It's never to late to quit smoking with the help of a free support service. Provide, a healthcare social enterprise covering mid Essex, is taking part in the Stoptober campaign, which encourages smokers to quit for 28 days. Call the Provide
A community project to inspire people’s pride in their estate is still brimming with ideas after seven years of good work. Ten volunteers with the Humber Road Estate Community Initiative in Witham have installed bus shelters, had road lines painted
