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Three water mains burst in BraintreeThree water mains burst in Braintree
4:20pm today
Three water mains burst in Braintree today, Anglian Water has confirmed.

Homes are flooded
2:57pm today
Homes in Braintree were flooded today when water mains burst.

Witham: Meet your council
6:54am today
Residents of a town can meet with their local politicians at a joint members' surgery.

Evironmental organisation is slammed over environment-spoiling graffitiEvironmental organisation is slammed over environment-spoiling graffiti
5:59pm Thu 15 May 08
A regular user of Witham's River Walk has criticised the Environment Agency for letting graffiti there spoil the environment.

Shopping centre goes green
5:55pm Thursday 15th May 2008
A shopping centre in Braintree is launching its own environmentally friendly shopping bag.

Business partnership up for award
4:19pm Thursday 15th May 2008
A SERVICE that has helped small businesses get off to a flying start has been shortlisted for a national award.

Age 105 and still going strong
2:12pm Thursday 15th May 2008
A FEISTY lady who shares her birthday with the Queen and Adolf Hitler has celebrated her 105th birthday.

Safety measures at racecourse
1:12pm Thursday 15th May 2008
A RACECOURSE has been told to limit the number of people who use its grandstand on health and safety grounds.

Incineration claims disputed
11:49am Wednesday 14th May 2008
CLAIMS that a county council has made a U-turn on its no-incineration policy have been strongly denied by the authority's leader.
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Open gardens day for church
11:24am Wednesday 14th May 2008
GARDENERS will be showing off the fruits of their labour to raise cash for a parish church.

Hospital to go ahead
8:53am Wednesday 14th May 2008
BRAINTREE'S community hospital is to finally go ahead.

Radio link to tackle late night trouble is launched
8:17pm Tuesday 13th May 2008
A new radio link which will crack down on late night trouble has been launched.

Criminal justice workers take to the skiesCriminal justice workers take to the skies
7:37pm Tue 13 May 08
Two criminal justice workers are skydiving for the first time in aid of Victim Support in Essex.

Lead thieves strike at museum
3:24pm Tuesday 13th May 2008
Lead flashing worth about £2,500 has been stolen from a museum roof.

Red carpet treatment for Notley school promRed carpet treatment for Notley school prom
10:49am Tue 13 May 08
All the glamour and excitement of red carpets, papparazi and screaming crowds came to Notley High School's prom.

Old post office to become village store
4:10pm Monday 12th May 2008
A new store is set to open in White Notley where the old post office was.

Memorial bench for councillor
4:00pm Monday 12th May 2008
A GROUP of residents have unveiled a bench in memory of a much-loved councillor.

Arrest warrants issued for cousins
1:42pm Monday 12th May 2008
TWO cousins are fighting extradition after Cyprus European arrest warrants were issued against them.

Action to be taken over litter on railway line
12:08pm Monday 12th May 2008
RUBBISH-strewn embankments near a mainline railway station are a continuing eyesore and harbouring rats, it has been claimed.

Wartime fun at barns
9:00am Monday 12th May 2008
BEER and ice cream proved a welcome relief for re-enactment groups attempting to recreate warfare from the Napoleonic area in scorching temperatures.

Couple escape car fire
8:59am Monday 12th May 2008
A COUPLE escaped after their car rolled up an embankment, landed on its roof and caught fire.

Sun shines for charity cyclists
8:57am Monday 12th May 2008
FAMILY and friends saddled up for a charity bike ride inspired by a loved one who is battling cancer.

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.

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