Archive

  • Familiar feeling as Braintree's losing run goes on

    BRAINTREE TOWN 0 MACCLESFIELD TOWN 1 Vanarama Conference Premier It was a case of same again for Braintree Town as they lost their fourth Vanarama Conference Premier game in a row. Just as they had done while on the road at FC Halifax Town

  • Four people injured in traffic collision on A12 at Witham

    Four people were injured in a road traffic collision on the A12 northbound between J21 and J22 tonight. Fire crews were called just before 6.40pm to the four vehicle incident and used cutting equipment to free the casualties, who were trapped in

  • LIVE - Braintree Town v Macclesfield Town

    9:38pm That's another tough one for Braintree to take as they could have got more out of that, but nothing really fell to them despite all the pressure and possession they had. The Silkmen took their one real chance so

  • New landlady for Oaklands Inn

    A pub landlady hopes to restore the reputation of a village hostelry which has divided opinion among residents. Pauline Ellis is the new tenant of the Oaklands Inn, at Notley Green, Great Notley, which is one of Trip Advisor’s lowest rated venues

  • Leading ukulele band coming to Witham

    Prepare to hear some hit songs as you have never heard them before. The D’Ukes play songs from a variety of artists - ranging from Amy Winehouse, Johnny Cash, Elbow, Beatles, Disney and Led Zeppelin on different types of ukulele along with a hint

  • Braintree suffering from housing shortfall

    Braintree is suffering from a housing shortage, leaving many people priced out of living in their area. An analysis of government figures by the National Housing Federation shows the district needs 634 new homes immediately after just 190 homes

  • Eagle hit back in the singles

    Despite a pairs win for the Queen’s Head and draws in the triples and ladies’ matches, the Eagle hit back in the singles games to take overall match honours in the Braintree Open Darts League. Mark Garrod took the first singles tie for Queen’s

  • 'Let's turn this disused land into new car park'

    A call has been made to turn unwanted council land into a car park after it was declared surplus to requirements. Essex County Council has revealed it is open to offers for land off Bellfield Close, in Witham, which it had set aside for Chipping

  • Barrie locates the big fish at Aldeburgh

    Barrie Senior managed to find a number of sizeable fish to take the win as Braintree Sea Angling Club members headed to Aldeburgh for their latest match. The early fishing on the flood was poor, with only a few pin whiting taking the baits and

  • Injury concerns continue to dog Braintree

    Braintree Town will be focused on getting back to winning ways when they face Macclesfield Town in the Vanarama Conference Premier at the Miles Smith Stadium tonight after a tough run of games on the road. The Iron have lost at FC Halifax Town,

  • Witham have injury concerns ahead of Hendon rematch

    Witham Town boss Garry Kimble says some of his players are going to need fitness tests ahead of their Ryman League premier division clash with Hendon tonight. The game at the Village Glass Stadium will be the second meeting between the two in four