Former mayor wants your view

7:27am Sunday 11th May 2008

A former mayor who sought a referendum on how a town is governed has written a discussion paper to encourage views.

Kingdom Hall nears completion

4:03pm Saturday 10th May 2008

VOLUNTEERS have nearly finished a new place of worship.

Repairs on rat-affected homes near completion

12:31pm Saturday 10th May 2008

RESIDENTS forced out of their homes by rats have moved to new addresses.

New playground opened

11:05am Saturday 10th May 2008

CHILDREN and councillors enjoyed the sunshine at a new £60,000 playground.

Crime down on previous year

5:54pm Friday 9th May 2008

OVERALL crime in the district has dropped in the last two years.

Witham: Plans for more development on estate

11:44am Thursday 8th May 2008

A major proposal to build 268 more homes on a housing development is set to go before a planning committee.

Help to more than 200 homeless families

10:23am Thursday 8th May 2008

MORE than 200 homeless households were helped by Braintree Council last year.

Witham: New mayor appointed

10:45am Wednesday 7th May 2008

A new mayor and deputy mayor for Witham have been appointed for the coming year.

Police chief calms drugs fears

8:10am Wednesday 7th May 2008

A SENIOR policeman has assured residents the force is taking drugs seriously, following fears about drug dealing in Bocking and Braintree.

Boost for academy plan

5:24am Wednesday 7th May 2008

The proposed new academies for secondary education in Witham have received support according to the results of questionnaires.

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Fears for future of pre-school

5:17am Wednesday 7th May 2008

A group of mothers fear their childrens' pre-school may have to close.

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	School gets a new set of wheels
	7:56pm Tue 6 May 08
	An autistic society has taken delivery of a new minibus which will help children to college and on day trips.

	Hospital welcomes 100th baby
	4:31pm Tue 6 May 08
	A hospital has welcomed its 100th new baby this year.

Parishioners' hard work is recognised

4:11pm Tuesday 6th May 2008

Villagers have been awarded for their contributions to the community.

Care home proposals quashed

4:06pm Tuesday 6th May 2008

The owners of a fish and chip restaurant have had their plans for a care home next to a trunk road quashed.

Plans for reduced speed limit

10:18am Tuesday 6th May 2008

PLANS to reduce a speed limit on a busy road have been welcomed.

Aunt inspires family's charity ride

9:55am Tuesday 6th May 2008

A FAMILY whose relative is fighting cancer are organising a charity bike ride.

	Healthy fortnight at school
	7:50am Mon 5 May 08
	School pupils burned off some energy and started a healthy fortnight with a sponsored bounce.

	Eye test saves Charlotte's life
	6:24am Mon 5 May 08
	There is more to an eye test than meets the eye.

	Museum opens to great reception
	4:47pm Sun 4 May 08
	Hard working volunteers were one of the key ingredients in getting a village museum refurbished and reopened.

	New play area open
	4:38pm Sun 4 May 08
	A new play area costing £50,000 has been officially opened.

Car fire closes A12 north bound

4:08pm Sunday 4th May 2008

A car fire on the A12 closed the road for almost an hour.

Appeal victory for showman

12:56pm Sunday 4th May 2008

A showman has won an appeal to be allowed to store fairground rides opposite his house.

	We are the champions
	12:20pm Sun 4 May 08
	Community champions have been recognised for resolving environmental issues in their towns and villages.

	Good performance by infant school
	10:32am Sat 3 May 08
	Pupils of all abilities at an infant school have been identified as "making good progress," according to an education watchdog.

	Going for goal
	8:01pm Fri 2 May 08
	It was goals galore at a primary school as pupils spent a day taking part in a sponsored shoot-out to raise money for a new activity area.

Take-away plans are refused

9:58am Friday 2nd May 2008

Plans for a take-away near a secondary school were thrown out by Braintree District councillors.

Foundry site to be transformed into housing

9:19am Friday 2nd May 2008

A historic foundry site in a village is set to be transformed into a housing development.

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Collision blocks A120

8:49am Friday 2nd May 2008

TWO vehicles were in collision on the A120 this morning, temporarily blocking the road.

Saddle up for Essex bike ride

4:41pm Thursday 1st May 2008

GET on your bike for the second Essex Villages Bike Ride.

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