There was last-gasp frustration for Witham Town on the south coast as they saw three Ryman League premier division points become just one in stoppage-time at Lewes. Garry Kimble’s team had been leading 2-1 heading into the final exchanges at the
Braintree Town have sometimes struggled to beat sides towards the foot of the Vanarama Conference Premier table, but a strong first-half meant that bottom side AFC Telford United were never going to trouble Alan Devonshire’s side. Their 3-1 victory
Children's dreams came true as they met Queen Elsa and her sister Anna from Disney’s Frozen. The royal pair made a special appearance at Costa Coffee in Marks Farm Tesco on Saturday from 12pm to 2pm, treating excited children who were astounded
The National Lottery has pumped more than £14million into good causes in our district since the first ever draw in 1994. More than 520 projects, including Braintree Public Gardens, Home Start charity in Witham and Braintree Emergency Night Shelter
A Witham boy's colourful design will adorn MP Priti Patel's Christmas card this year. Thomas James Peet, ten, a pupil at Powers Hall Academy, won the annual competition, which is open to children across the Witham constituency. He will be invited
More than seven tonnes of food was donated to Braintree Foodbank during harvest festival collections. Schools, churches, community groups, companies and individuals gave enough to provide meals for about 700 people for three days. Spokesman
Alex Lynn was unable to celebrate his new-found status as 2014 GP3 Series champion with a podium finish as he ended the feature race in fifth position in Abu Dhabi. The 21-year-old from Dunmow was crowned as champion yesterday after his only remaining
A missing man has been found following extensive searches by police, family and volunteers. Michael Bell, 57, left his home in Finchingfield on Tuesday. There had been a potential sighting of his car, a black Nissan Note, in Fingringhoe at
ANGRY shoppers have hit out at authorities claiming parking restrictions are stunting the growth of the town. Scott Deal, 51, of Powers Hall End, and his wife Lita were hoping to impress friends by taking them to Witham one afternoon but were slapped
Braintree Rugby Club may have extended their losing run to eight games, but their performance against unbeaten London League division two north east table-toppers Norwich has given reason for hope. The Norfolk side won 29-5 at Robbs Wood but it
