Braintree: Reports of large fire on industrial estate

11:40am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Fire crews have arrived at the Springwood Industrial Estate following reports of a fire

County's foster service rated 'good'

Dick Madden, county councillor for families and children, said he is delighted with the report.

9:30pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

INSPECTORS have praised the foster care service run by Essex County Council.

Braintree: Mosque attack suspect to appear in court

Photo: Al-Falah Braintree Islamic Centre

7:44pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A man arrested in possession of a knife outside an Islamic prayer centre last night will appear in court tomorrow morning.

Witham: Mo Farah's coach gives track lessons to pupils

Nick Anderson with pupils from New Rickstones Academy

5:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

Olympic legend Mo Farah’s coach has been putting youngsters through their paces on the running track.

Braintree: Garden centre hosts classic vehicle show

A previous car show at Roundwood

4:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

Petrolheads can visit a classic car, motorbike and scooter show this weekend.

Essex: Man arrested on suspicion of Harlow fire murder

Floral tributes left outside the home of Sabah Usmani, a doctor, who along with her children - Hira, 12, Sohaib, 11, Muneeb, nine, Rayyan, six, and Maheen, three - died in the blaze in Barn Mead, Harlow, Essex, last week.

4:01pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

Police have arrested and bailed a 19-year-old man on suspicion of causing a fire that killed six members of the same family.

Braintree: Edinburgh smash hit coming to Braintree as part of UK tour

Braintree: Edinburgh smash hit coming to Braintree as part of UK tour

3:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A new and improved version of a show that earned rave reviews following last year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival is coming to Braintree.

Braintree: Art shop forced to close after less than six months

Braintree: Traders fear for future of High Street

1:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

An art shop is closing after less than six months in the town because of lack of trade.

Braintree: Resident questions whether South Street houses should go

Braintree: South Street junction set to change

1:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

Two houses which are set to be demolished to create a new town gateway could instead be used for families, it has been claimed.

Braintree district: Concerns at backlash over MP pay rise proposals

Halstead: MP backtracks over road plans due to divided opinion

12:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

Politicians are concerned proposals to increase MPs’ salaries by at least £10,000 per year could lead to a public backlash.






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