Braintree and Witham Times | Features http://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/features/ Braintree and Witham Times /news/features/ en-gb Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:50:00 +0000 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:50:00 +0000 http://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/features/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk http://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/resources/images/509441/?type=rsslogo Braintree and Witham Times http://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/features/ North Essex: Mr Gadget Bill just can’t stop inventing http://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/features/4024597.North_Essex__Mr_Gadget_Bill_just_can___t_stop_inventing/ BILL Craig describes his lifelong passion for inventing as a “curse”. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:40:00 +0000 6cb21fccabe887114938faa33e90838f When the Yanks took over Essex http://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/features/4024475.When_the_Yanks_took_over_Essex/ IN the summer of 1942, American uniforms were something of a rarity in Colchester, but by the end of the year they were a common sight. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:10:00 +0000 9d6df61d617da889a7773ba5d428412d Don't take that risk! http://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/features/4022631.Don_t_take_that_risk_/ In a couple of weeks a new ad will be shown at cinemas in north Essex. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:09:38 +0000 9efd1357c1d05136bb935665d4296ac0 Battle continues on behalf of animals http://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/features/4019897.Battle_continues_on_behalf_of_animals/ We still don’t seem to get it when it comes to animals. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:54:44 +0000 33ecfba6b6bfc69aa38bf55814fe75db Where there’s a will there’s a way http://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/features/4014882.Where_there___s_a_will_there___s_a_way/ It happens all the time. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:26:30 +0000 885da423085f96bb655afe673e642ed0 Look back on ten years of triumph http://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/features/4013894.Look_back_on_ten_years_of_triumph/ With the announcement of the Mercury Theatre Company’s tenth anniversary season this week, we look back on their achievements over the last decade. Since coming to Colchester in 1998, Dee Evans has transformed the Mercury into one of the most respected theatres in the country. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:51:18 +0000 57bd08cc8f2a9acdc2bf906f6d62ca9a Stage shows prove small is beautiful http://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/features/4013876.Stage_shows_prove_small_is_beautiful/ PHIL HATFIELD looks at a vibrant West End year. In the year of the “credit crunch”, smaller was often better. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:42:00 +0000 ba129b4214f50bbe4924ca6d16fa1d65 Be a star and sign up http://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/features/4013838.Be_a_star_and_sign_up/ Gazette readers have been true stars this festive season by backing our Be A Star This Christmas campaign and joining the NHS Organ Donor Register. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:12:41 +0000 564e18ffa0c94bd3c486f4b462711640 Essex: calls for help keep coming, but horse rescue centre is full http://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/features/4011662.Essex__calls_for_help_keep_coming__but_horse_rescue_centre_is_full/ THE stables are full and the farm gate is firmly shut. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:50:00 +0000 1a919f69810213c2362b2bf01a501473 Transplant has given mother Clare her life back http://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/features/4010798.Transplant_has_given_mother_Clare_her_life_back/ FOR three years, wherever Clare Lauwerys went, her oxygen cylinder went with her. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:00:00 +0000 3f6cf8043ab74edc27f53fd7b6252d91