Braintree and Witham Times | Countywide https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/countywide/ Braintree and Witham Times Countywide en-gb Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:59:16 +0100 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:59:16 +0100 https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Braintree and Witham Times | Countywide https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/countywide/ Colchester football sessions expand to support young people in Witham https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26187505.colchester-premier-league-kicks-scheme-expands-witham/?ref=rss Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:16:31 +0100 27ca4071c37b67897bf7694dad1645e0 Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak New Braintree campaign highlights rise in domestic abuse around World Cup https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26178739.braintree-domestic-abuse-campaign-launched-world-cup/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 4f46720c218564a512a683fe4d3fc7e6 Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak 96-year-old football fan's dream comes true with Emirates Stadium visit https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26159183.stansted-care-home-resident-enjoys-tour-emirates-stadium/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100 9fa71abf23a612e630c50b543a6553ef halle.groves@newsquest.co.uk | Halle Groves Young players invited to Silver End Festival of Football https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26176520.silver-end-united-football-club-host-festival-football/?ref=rss Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:47:41 +0100 3b9a95405a5e54c752781a8d47050842 Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Former Braintree Town manager leaves role at League Two club https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26162536.former-braintree-boss-jamie-day-leaves-league-two-side/?ref=rss Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:31:51 +0100 2024aabfa6d62a39e4f3e225f235df5b jonathan.waldron@newsquest.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron Chay Cooper departs Braintree Town for Essex rivals Chelmsford City https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26157062.former-colchester-player-chay-cooper-joins-chelmsford-city/?ref=rss Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:06:20 +0100 ebaa44d16e7347c5adae39255819acb0 jonathan.waldron@newsquest.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron John Akinde leaves Braintree Town for National League South rivals https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26153405.former-colchester-man-john-akinde-joins-folkestone-invicta/?ref=rss Sun, 31 May 2026 19:07:16 +0100 fe2aae9a6df305551cd59a6a73745f6f jonathan.waldron@newsquest.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron School's gold partnership boosts elite netball pathway for young athletes https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26136058.gosfield-school-announces-partnership-london-mavericks/?ref=rss Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100 e2cab3ffc33f3b3fb12625e16ee06867 halle.groves@newsquest.co.uk | Halle Groves Braintree Town issue fresh update on transfer embargo and new signings https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26140304.braintree-town-issue-statement-transfer-embargo-blow/?ref=rss Tue, 26 May 2026 16:23:09 +0100 35be151529d88ff81712b232ec1f4463 jonathan.waldron@newsquest.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron Witham Running Club members showcase talent with numerous personal bests https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26139105.witham-running-club-members-show-talents-latest-events/?ref=rss Tue, 26 May 2026 13:02:24 +0100 41de5801efe71d98c0668c80a1cd08bc Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Witham club shines at Halstead Marathon and Colchester 10k https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26120552.witham-running-club-competes-halstead-colchester/?ref=rss Tue, 19 May 2026 13:16:29 +0100 36fd7f2bf693c9d78e01451747c8ce14 Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Kevin Horlock quits as Maldon and Tiptree first team manager https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26118628.kevin-horlock-resigns-maldon-tiptree-first-team-manager/?ref=rss Tue, 19 May 2026 06:57:03 +0100 40b7171fe43ecfc82655183181970db4 jonathan.waldron@newsquest.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron Braintree's Louie O'Doherty claims Commonwealth title after dominant victory https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26118299.louie-odoherty-claims-british-commonwealth-titles/?ref=rss Mon, 18 May 2026 17:49:35 +0100 055df6ba7ee0296e1405bdf4047fd1d1 jonathan.waldron@newsquest.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron Armed Forces recruiting specific demographic by showcasing role models and sport https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26066775.armed-forces-showcasing-role-models-sport-competitions/?ref=rss Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100 9f12d9d1215c7f2baeb9451b692e38e9 claudia.bradley@newsquest.co.uk | Claudia Bradley Braintree Town issue statement after being placed under a transfer embargo https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26113053.braintree-town-issue-statement-transfer-embargo-blow/?ref=rss Sat, 16 May 2026 15:15:43 +0100 68df3c01c1aac267d7302a27f49d3730 jonathan.waldron@newsquest.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron Maldon team compete in Finland's first ever Hyrox challenge https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26104834.maldon-women-conquer-hyrox-cancer-crohns-causes/?ref=rss Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100 b785d7ce5a8206aeddc18653146d6340 Braintree Town defender Tommy Smith named in World Cup squad https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26105162.tommy-smith-named-new-zealand-squad-world-cup/?ref=rss Thu, 14 May 2026 07:01:27 +0100 22b5571b38fdbc03142d1bc4fc3ab812 jonathan.waldron@newsquest.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron Maldon and Tiptree issue fresh statement after duo appear in court https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26101663.maldon-tiptree-football-club-issue-statement/?ref=rss Wed, 13 May 2026 08:45:14 +0100 a42f95fc795db8ae8620200a55ccb17b jonathan.waldron@newsquest.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron Braintree Ladies 1st team shortlisted for major hockey award https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26100648.braintree-ladies-1st-team-shortlisted-hockey-award/?ref=rss Tue, 12 May 2026 16:19:03 +0100 123bea78548b1e7cc70f8e086fda4953 Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Braintree Bullets BMX Club secure 11 class victories in Royston https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26096262.braintree-bullets-bmx-club-secure-11-victories-royston/?ref=rss Mon, 11 May 2026 15:02:31 +0100 10da2d229039f875a6adc1fe5c3fc868 Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Witham Running Club members deliver impressive performances https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26095545.witham-running-club-delivers-impressive-performances/?ref=rss Mon, 11 May 2026 12:54:27 +0100 419aef2ecebff62ad6e3686e0beb53ed Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Essex youth footballers have 'day we'll never forget' as they see history made https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26081820.essex-grassroots-footballers-day-never-forget/?ref=rss Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100 991f219b9adb1987aa96a6f23df77c49 anuska.banerjee@newsquest.co.uk | Anuska Banerjee Former Braintree Town defender appointed boss of National League South club https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26091441.former-braintree-defender-ryan-peters-new-maidenhead-boss/?ref=rss Fri, 08 May 2026 17:01:44 +0100 c30129d80a4c40b1f87319148e6c39bd jonathan.waldron@newsquest.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron Maldon women take on epic Finland Hyrox quest for two vital charities https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26081692.maldon-women-take-brutal-finland-hyrox-charity/?ref=rss Fri, 08 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100 6c5260eee4e1c2529d44935ccad2fc96 Man runs London Marathon with ‘20 kg log on back’ to honour late grandma https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26077020.harwich-man-runs-london-marathon-20-kg-log-back/?ref=rss Tue, 05 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100 66a4a52d93f5e93fd0552e36f0908e1e anuska.banerjee@newsquest.co.uk | Anuska Banerjee Braintree Bullets BMX Club showcase talents at national series in Glasgow https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26079076.braintree-bullets-bmx-club-showcase-talents-glasgow/?ref=rss Tue, 05 May 2026 13:12:32 +0100 a0d6c6da881c2de296233d39656b5007 Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Marathon runner launches fast-growing business after being stranded at finish line https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26069604.coggeshall-man-turns-marathon-mishap-business-success/?ref=rss Mon, 04 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100 01c414140d7d1de9a7f1853a9563f282 halle.groves@newsquest.co.uk | Halle Groves Soldiers praise camaraderie in Armed Forces at Colchester strength competition https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26066065.colchester-armed-forces-strength-comp-praised-soldiers/?ref=rss Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100 bfdcd6d5dc24a52e75e78b2c929ab166 claudia.bradley@newsquest.co.uk | Claudia Bradley World's 'strongest woman' encourages women to get strong - 'Just give it a go' https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26066602.worlds-strongest-woman-encouraging-women-get-strong/?ref=rss Sat, 02 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100 18f84f040bd0971538389416c97c1396 claudia.bradley@newsquest.co.uk | Claudia Bradley Armed Forces strong competition puts strength and stamina on show https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26065056.armed-forces-strongest-men-women-show-barracks/?ref=rss Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100 722b544e9ad30e2c811f7f962d34a286 claudia.bradley@newsquest.co.uk | Claudia Bradley Essex running club members celebrate marathon success https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26067877.essex-runners-celebrate-marathon-success-three-cities/?ref=rss Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:50:35 +0100 7dc272568760a58d0ec1f6153448cb37 Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Community cricket club to host annual match for children's charities https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26042654.kelvedon-feering-cricket-club-host-charity-event/?ref=rss Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100 9fe64ce20fcd2928e3eb8a58bae2e063 halle.groves@newsquest.co.uk | Halle Groves Witham Running Club celebrates personal bests at marathons and parkruns https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26056652.witham-running-club-celebrates-marathon-parkrun-results/?ref=rss Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:14:05 +0100 0234ac343f46f842064d4ca7c824c509 Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Maldon and Tiptree are crowned champions despite final-day defeat https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26054388.non-league-round-up-maldon-tiptree-crowned-champions/?ref=rss Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:17:52 +0100 273a8231609a36ebd3b4041ef087691a jonathan.waldron@newsquest.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron 'It's not a 5-1 game': Braintree Town boss Steve Pitt on Tamworth defeat https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26054241.steve-pitt-braintrees-national-league-loss-tamworth/?ref=rss Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:02:44 +0100 74c0450e970c49fc2118ba298b41efe4 jonathan.waldron@newsquest.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron Town too strong for strugglers https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26038361.witham-town-get-better-bottom-club-brantham-athletic/?ref=rss Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100 8f905c259359b54cb91bae05873b366b Jim Purtill Region's leading boxing academy to open second site in town https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26040799.dennis-dyer-open-new-site-braintree-high-street/?ref=rss Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100 97ebd1f6087b28820e37e81b0bad7e41 halle.groves@newsquest.co.uk | Halle Groves Right time for Braintree Town to seek 'fresh and additional investment' https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26037583.braintree-town-announce-looking-investment/?ref=rss Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:00:47 +0100 53a1deef9a03a32405a44fa1f43844d9 jonathan.waldron@newsquest.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron Young Witham Rugby Club players shine at end of season tournament https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26037491.young-witham-rugby-club-players-shine-tournament/?ref=rss Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:44:49 +0100 413653a183f97257586458a9835377c8 Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Witham Running Club members shine at events over weekend https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26035929.witham-running-club-shines-latest-race-results/?ref=rss Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:18:38 +0100 0d33ee756d5da8cf69c99a38e3e65336 Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Steve Pitt furious after Braintree Town lose to late, late goal against Rochdale https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26035039.braintree-town-lost-injury-time-winner-rochdale/?ref=rss Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:59:50 +0100 7189c41e64c995086da2606217f15cf9 jonathan.waldron@newsquest.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron Essex football club on verge of clinching league title after big win https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26034461.maldon-tiptree-cusp-isthmian-league-promotion/?ref=rss Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:06:00 +0100 6388bad4bc883f50eece6bec68ab7e81 jonathan.waldron@newsquest.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron Former Braintree Town player named on Arsenal bench in Champions League https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26026359.ex-braintree-loanee-arsenal-bench-champions-league/?ref=rss Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:43:51 +0100 77d3222d1f9de4225be583eab9fa1af4 jonathan.waldron@newsquest.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron Community grant helps Essex teen take life-changing step on international stage https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26020566.essex-footballer-receives-7k-bursary-study-us-college/?ref=rss Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:44:26 +0100 0d5564dd31769eb456aa023250caf563 halle.groves@newsquest.co.uk | Halle Groves Braintree Bullets BMX Club kick off season at British Cycling National Series https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26020314.braintree-bullets-start-bmx-season-style-manchester/?ref=rss Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:02:49 +0100 46bf54f87eaa0705b86d362dfc8d6b42 Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Witham Running Club members shine at latest events https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26016613.witham-running-club-members-show-skills-latest-events/?ref=rss Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:43:02 +0100 f42fdbc81e8130f80a9198004d474ff4 Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Familiar feeling for Steve Pitt after Braintree Town lose at Forest Green https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26014221.braintree-town-lost-forest-green-national-league/?ref=rss Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:11:16 +0100 864ca458377fca5b67b77f8d6f7700bc jonathan.waldron@newsquest.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron Braintree Bullets BMX Club celebrate regional and international success https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26001209.braintree-bullets-bmx-club-race-ipswich-netherlands/?ref=rss Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:00:51 +0100 621babc0d0d0e3489db109b73155a58d Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Steve Pitt: 'Serious problems' to be addressed after Braintree Town relegation https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/25998933.braintree-relegated-defeat-jermain-defoes-woking/?ref=rss Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:52:11 +0100 dc840c74a86a3fb2cb754139d69a5e58 jonathan.waldron@newsquest.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron 'It wasn't about that': Kevin Horlock on Jammers win that relegated Heybridge https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/sport/26001395.kevin-horlock-praises-maldon-tiptree-derby-win/?ref=rss Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:33:23 +0100 b8c6bb02ca764178876a5acfc7527f6f jonathan.waldron@newsquest.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron