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Two taken to hospital after "serious" crash outside primary school

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New traders announced for this month's Braintree Street Market

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European Election candidates 2019 - full list for the East

Man caught driving 104mph handed huge fine

European Elections guide - the parties and what they stand for

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Restaurant chain created by Essex's Jamie Oliver goes into administration

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Letters: I wish Essex County Council would leave verges alone

The seven medical conditions you MUST tell the DVLA about or face a £1,000 fine

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Tory MP hits out at colleagues at County Hall over libraries axe plan

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Game of Thrones renames Essex to celebrate show's finale

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Residents reminded over bank holiday bin day changes

Unpaid work for thief who used stolen debit card to buy cigarettes and alcohol

Essex set for three month heatwave bringing 'hottest summer ever'

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Man arrested after drugs, money and weapons found during raid

Police hunt two men after pub is targeted by thieves

Family-run recruitment business celebrates 25 years

Parcel postboxes are being rolled out by Royal Mail - and they are coming to Essex

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17 species of bee extinct in the East of England, report finds

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'Unexplained death not being treated as suspicious'

Appeal launched after home is burgled in broad daylight

PHOTOS: State of the art expansion lined up for classic car firm

'Our arguments against terrible 300-home development are very strong'

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'New Witham health centre needed ASAP to deal with growing population'

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Detective received 'management action' after he gave child abuse images back

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Antiques connoisseur is bringing new show to Witham

Letters: No Priti, voter backlash was against incompetence and division

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Archie set to become one of the most popular baby names by 2022

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These are the pitfalls people face when buying homes and how to avoid them

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Enthralling wrestling show coming to Braintree

A yoga festival is coming to Essex and it sounds incredible

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Gardens of Easton Lodge to host educational open day

Nigel Farage stops for a 'Brexit blue' ice cream on Canvey as part of his south Essex walkabout

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Everything you need to know about tonight's Eurovision Song Contest

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Letters: Will Greens and Independents provide opposition or chase headlines?

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12 ways you can do your bit to cut food waste

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Competition to hunt for the UK’s best young driver - and they must be under 17

From bike rides to picturesque gardens here are some ideas for days out in Essex

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Essex's best beaches for 2019 revealed

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Hit TV property show coming to area next month

Popular footballer 'lost control' of his vehicle moments before fatal head-on collision

PHOTOS: Flats at former timber site given green light despite parking worries

Fresh Goldfinger appeal as cops hope 'changes in underworld allegiances' will lead to murder case being solved

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Firm fined after botched boiler installation burns half of man's body

Election shock welcomed by anti-airport expansion campaigners

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Police cordon off woodland following unexplained death

Police hunt man with Braintree links in connection with three burglaries

Podcast

Pick your non-league team of the year (and here's a season review to help you)

Letters: Local government should be about people, not politics

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Residents can have their say on £9m flood prevention plans

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Exclusive

Braintree Village: 'Revamp of shopping outlet will boost entire town'

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Braintree and Bocking Carnival Court for 2019 is revealed

Dad took his own life after “work stress came to a head”

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Man who launched 'unprovoked attack' on cat is jailed

Petrol station expansion to go ahead after inspector overturns decision

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Man who threatened to kill former housemates jailed for two years

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Drug driver jailed for five years after crash killed David Jones

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Motorists who drive on 'closed' motorway lanes will soon be handed a £100 fine

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MP slams ‘incompetent and rotten’ council for A12 widening delay

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MP slams ‘rotten’ council for A12 widening delay

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Bid to prevent trail hunting on council land is rejected

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PHOTOS: Thousands flock to Temple at War 2019

Tories to unveil cabinet changes in first meeting since elections

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Game of Thrones fans can receive counselling sessions ahead of season finale

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Barclays and RBS fined after traders colluded on the 'Essex Express'

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Appeal launched after 185 cannabis plants are seized

Court reporting - your guide on what the media can and can't report

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School child hit by car only survived because he was wearing a rucksack

Hub opens doors to public with special launch event

Thief out of prison on licence sent back after stealing from town shops

PHOTOS: Police launch probe after finding cannabis factory

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Friends team up for night time bike ride around streets of London

Care home residents swim with sharks ... thanks to virtual reality

Drink-driver who was twice the legal limit given lengthy ban

Biker seriously injured in crash where car failed to stop

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Man suffers severe burns after oil tank explosion

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Acclaimed authors and poets join campaign to save Essex's libraries

Bootcamps and running clubs facing charge to use country parks

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ITV cancels Jeremy Kyle Show for good following death of a guest

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Three people taken to hospital after crash on A120

Date for housing referendum is confirmed

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Braintree man launches fundraiser after best friend is murdered

Eight schools sign up for latest reading campaign

Police appeal for information after biker dies in four-car crash

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Sport

So what went wrong? Danny's departure leaves Braintree Town in a tough position - COMMENT

Popular Braintree motocross meeting is cancelled

Former Braintree boss is unveiled as Shots new manager

Witham Town open applications for a new manager

Déjà vu for Iron as Braintree start another summer managerial hunt after Searles's departure

Vanarama National League South is looking more likely destination for Braintree

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Sport

Growing maturity is boosting Braintree's promotion bid

North or South? It's having an impact on Danny's Iron planning

Skipper Cant was pleased to see Braintree keep their focus

Ultimate Boxxer appearance was only positive for Witham fighter Kaan Hawes

Your chance to vote for our non-league team of the year

"I'm sad about it but I feel I'm leaving on good terms because I'm leaving for the right reasons."

Luca has been happy to prove his worth to Witham Town's fans

Kaan is confident putting his record on the line at Ultimate Boxxer show

Braintree showed depth and strength in their squad

Another "great team performance" saw Braintree bounce back

Witham Town says thank you on memorable day for John Watson

Ray plans ride to raise cash ahead of Tour de France challenge

Cant knows Braintree can get back on track if mistakes are learned from

Moulton-Day wastes no time in making an impact for Witham

Staying up means Witham Town can fully enjoy John Watson's special testimonial day

Searle is trying to hold on to Braintree's prized assets

Special family moment capped Witham's glorious day for Ashford

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National sport

Arsenal plan UEFA meeting over Henrikh Mkhitaryan absence in Europa League final

Lewis Hamilton leads tributes to his ‘buddy’ Niki Lauda

Somerset in command against Warwickshire

We can’t wait to get started – Morgan says England are ready for World Cup

Fit-again Firmino returns to Liverpool training in Marbella

Smith explains difficult decisions as Archer and Dawson earn World Cup spots

Rain washes out play in Strasbourg

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Braintree and Witham News

Shocking photo shows crash which caused huge delays on A12

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Updated

A120 blocked in both directions after three-vehicle crash

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Braintree will be 270 homes over its housing target by 2023, inquiry is told

Teenager released on bail after police find weapons and drugs in car

Woman threatened with knife during early morning break-in

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South Essex news

Teen caught with £38k drug haul (somehow) avoids jail

GP launches online service so doctors can consult patients from their homes

Five-year-old mugged by men as he waits for disabled mum outside chemist

Woman's warning: ‘Botched butterfly tattoo landed me in hospital’

High end restaurant lined up in £125m seafront overhaul plans

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National news

Former doctor unveils jewellery range inspired by DNA

EU elections: key timings

Female-voiced AI assistants reinforce gender bias – UN study

Washington becomes first US state to allow composting of human bodies

Goal is deterring Iran, not war, say Trump officials

Jeremy Corbyn breaks fast with Muslims on Finsbury Park attack anniversary

Desperate and dangerous: What the papers say about PM’s ‘new Brexit deal’

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