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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.
Reader comments (2)

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.
Reader comment (1)

School gets a new set of wheelsSchool 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 babyHospital 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 schoolHealthy 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 lifeEye 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 receptionMuseum 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 openNew 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 championsWe 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 schoolGood 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 goalGoing 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.
Reader comments (2)

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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