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Children’s hope for new play area crushed as residents say 'no'

Dad's tribute to 'inspirational' wife and 'wonderful' children as all three are killed in hotel attack

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'Pretty in pink' makeup ideas inspired by the catwalk

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Family's second child now feared dead after Sri Lanka Easter killings

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Investigation launched after car involved in crash with cyclist flees scene

Letters: Only one party has consistently opposed West Tey garden town

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Essex mum and son among almost 300 people killed in Sri Lanka Easter massacre

Man charged after Mercedes 'seen driving dangerously' collides with car

Man arrested after suspected drug driver flees from police in Witham

Couple see their chocolate spread hit shelves across the globe

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Memories: 'We've got the oldest hot cross bun the world'

Stage star at LGBT summer fest

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Comic opera set to wow Witham audiences

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WATCH - Video shows huge £1m Adventure Island ride spinning

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Man arrested on suspicion of offences near Stansted Airport

PHOTOS: Artist hosts unique art exhibition

Aldi and Lidl are bringing back their popular baby and toddler events

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Five different ways to enjoy hot cross buns this Easter

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Animal welfare workshops teach children how to treat their pets

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Police on the hunt for suspects who assaulted fast food staff

Idyllic venue to throw doors open to visitors for open day

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Essex Police officers sent to London climate change protests

Letter: Councils must sort out loose paving slabs in Braintree

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Letters: Educate your school run parents on climate change

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Dog saved from deep lake in dramatic rescue

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Letters: Hot air and little substance from garden communities MD

Asthma sufferers warned of 'deadly pollen bomb' as weather heats up

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Everything you need to know about mumps

How to make chocolate Easter egg nests

PHOTOS: We’re celebrating your furry friends for National Pet Day

Train bosses axe plans to build multi-storey car park at railway station

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12 events to enjoy in Essex this Easter weekend

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Fundraiser for Mila, 3, who can't walk or sit unaided

Lauren on TV : Battling over the TV

Big band offers big boost to marathon efforts

Passenger suffers serious injuries in crash on A120

Letters: We need to make drug taking safer, say Lib Dems

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Here are some great places to visit this Easter bank holiday in north Essex

Police officer dragged along floor by car when trying to make driver pull over

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Podcast

Why has Harry Pell's absence derailed Colchester United's season?

Essex Police welcomes 59 new officers at passing out ceremony

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Warning for dog owners after mini eggs leave Basil seriously ill

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Residents reminded over changes to bin collection days

Baby Molly inspires racer's high-speed fundraiser for charity

EIGHT-MILE queues after four vehicle crash partially blocks A12

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Offices could be built on 'under-used' land on outskirts of village

Runners prepare for May Day race

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Parties join forces in bid to fight Conservative domination

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Popular TV show inspires youngsters to make visits to care home

Facebook uploaded 1.5 million users' email contacts without their consent

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Social worker faces misconduct hearing accused of faking documents for loan claim

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Pressure grows as High Street paving is branded 'a disgrace'

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PHOTOS: Man flees after appearing to set box on fire near homes

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BBC Radio 1 drops in for interview with Braintree business

Residents: 'Our town is under siege by developers'

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PHOTOS: Notley youngster, 7, launches his very own crackdown on litter

Thief jailed after admitting to SEVEN shoplifting offences

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Officers 'concerned for welfare' of missing man who has links to Braintree

Repair work means temporary traffic lights could be in place for one week

Officer found with 'extreme porn' clips sent racist and homophobic messages on Whatsapp

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Hundreds raise £4k for cancer charity with annual ramble

Letter: We need a shop ... not another vets

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How you could be owed £300 from Mastercard, even if you've never had a credit card

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Updated

Schools' Grenfell cladding fears allayed after inspection

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This is why you won't be able to buy a rabbit from Pets at Home this Easter

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Campaigners: 'We are ready to protect more of our town's important spots'

Thief who stole £68k from veteran can only pay back £1

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Drink driver, 21, is banned from roads

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Charlie celebrates birthday by revealing his secret to reaching 100...

Mum's joy after miracle baby is born

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Marathon runner: Illness left my mum stranded in Greece for THREE months

Record numbers get first choice primary school places for September

Man, 50s, dies after lorry crash on M25

City bishop speaks after Notre Dame Cathedral blaze

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Man dies at scene of lorry smash on M25

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Poll: Holidaymakers 'typically spend more than £3,000 annually on trips away'

Tractors to head out in convoy again all in aid of charity

Half of statin patients 'do not see their cholesterol drop to desired levels'

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Letters: High Street bears proof that 'when you've got to go, you've got to go'

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Churches Easter challenge was on a Biblical scale

Awards handed out to youngsters behind work at children's charity

Record percentage of pupils in Essex get first choice of primary school

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Letter: Here's why I won't be voting Conservative

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Sport

Iron sign off in style in front of bumper home crowd

Important point in survival fight earns Bostik League award

Seasiders finish on a high at the Bowl and there are Thurlow Nunn League victories for Holland and Regent

Breaking an astonishing Bostik League record earns top award

Andrade is the Seasiders' two-goal hero but who were our star performers in the Thurlow Nunn League?

Braintree enjoy a good Friday against former boss' Maidstone side

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Sport

No grand statements but Witham aren't in it for second-best

Cant is setting sights high for Braintree Cricket Club

Witham are in the driving seat in battle to beat the drop

Searle is looking for more than just points over busy Easter

Despite defeat, Ashford was lifted by Witham's display

It was Iron class rather than Flyde folding that led to Braintree's win

Braintree Town head to Braintree Village with ticket offers to boost Easter Monday crowd

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Braintree Town fans invited to open training session

Iron deal a blow to another promotion campaign

A five-star display earns the Bostik League star performance award

A tough call to name Thurlow Nunn League star performers

Loan spell is proving invaluable for Eleftheriou

'We will take whatever is thrown at us'

Iron are unable to put a spanner in the works of promotion-chasing Wrexham

Two very strong contenders for our Thurlow Nunn League performance award - but which one got the nod?

Regent and Jammers secure important Bostik League victories - but who were our star performers?

Ashford wants survival threat rapidly removed

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National sport

Robbie Fowler unveiled as Brisbane Roar head coach

Chelsea to lodge complaint after Burnley backroom staff ‘offend’ Maurizio Sarri

Milner to become Manchester United fan for first time as title race goes to wire

Chelsea will complain to FA after Burnley staff ‘offended’ Sarri – Zola

James Cahill leads Ronnie O’Sullivan as amateur seeks Sheffield shock

Sarri sent to the stands as Chelsea held by Burnley

Sissoko set to miss Ajax showdown for Spurs

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Braintree and Witham News

Firefighters rush to scene of kitchen fire

Man is appealing to find his long lost niece

School children bury packed time capsule at new development

Petition backing A120 garage expansion signed by people from Wales

18 charged over alleged thefts from lorries across Essex

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South Essex news

Children as young as 10 risking lives by riding motorbikes in park

18-year-old rushed to hospital after 'drink spiking' in Southend club

Vile racist message left on home for sale in cul-de-sac

Fare dodgers risk lives by running across tracks

Family appear on Channel 5's 'Gypsies Next Door' after housing horse in garage

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National news

TfL commissioner accused of downplaying Crossrail delay risks

Death toll rises in Philippines earthquake

Three British families devastated in Sri Lankan terror attacks

Trump opens Easter Egg Roll with talk of border wall

North Korean leader Kim to meet Putin in Russia

New IRA admits responsibility for death of journalist Lyra McKee

New IRA admits responsibility for death of journalist Lyra McKee

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