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Rivenhall incinerator protestors celebrate after chimney bid is turned down

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PHOTOS: 10,000 bees gatecrash 'house-swarming' party

Volunteer Awards: Last chance to nominate your unsung heroes

Here are the names the Met Office has chosen for UK storms this year

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Ethan Ross could end up being U's play-off hero

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London Marathon: Pride of Britain nominee running for hospice that cared for late wife

Yellow wind warning extended as gusts of up to 55mph are expected

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Here are the 22 Debenhams stores set to close next year

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Man arrested after paedophile sting is released on bail

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Traffic on A120 causing delays after rush hour crash

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London Marathon: Witham woman running for parents who suffered strokes

Blow for incinerator plans as vital part looks set to be turned down

Hunt launched for gang who failed to stop for police

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Three volunteer police officers to hit the beat after village says 'yes'

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Wandering rhea Colin was one of 567 calls about exotic animals to RSPCA last year

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Braintree Street Market: All you need to know about this weekend's event

Row erupts after Tories and Labour snub housing debate ahead of elections

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Crunch meeting tonight could see final Stansted expansion decision delayed

Election candidate is 'violently assaulted' in Colchester

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Man arrested after paedophile hunters post live video of sting

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Traffic returns to normal after crash near major roundabout

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WATCH: Thief smashes into cafe in THIRD raid on eatery in SIX months

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Cheese and wine bar plans in place for former barber shop

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Exhibition to show best of Essex girls

Braintree youngster Callum has two hole-in-ones in four days

See these SEVEN amazing AirBnB stays you can rent in Maldon District right now

PHOTOS: Money launderer who stashed £1.5m in luggage at airport ordered to give up cash

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Prolific shoplifter handed ban after repeatedly targeting store

WATCH: Baby Freya takes her first steps at just six months old

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PREVIEW: In tomorrow's Braintree and Witham Times

Column: Use less glass in buildings to help save planet

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Police given extra £1.5million to tackle violent crime

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PHOTOS: Hundreds join in fun at inaugural Easter egg hunt

That's it for the sun! Thundery showers to hit Essex over the week

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Column: Why are we so fearful of people from other places?

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Co-op sees profits increase by a third in a year

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McDonald's hits out after worker's head is stamped on in vicious attack

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Braintree and Bocking Gardens are brewing up a Guinness World Record attempt

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Indian takeaway raises thousands of pounds thanks to two-month fundraiser

Air ambulance called out after man suffers burns

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

Former Tendring councillor and charity boss unveiled as Brexit Party candidate

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Ban and hefty fine for drink-driver who was nearly twice the legal limit

Isis claims responsibility for Easter attack which killed Essex family

‘Caught short’ taxi driver faces probe

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All's wool that ends wool as coastguard save stranded sheep

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US President Donald Trump will come to the UK for a state visit in June

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The products you need to nail the perfect bob haircut

Support floods in for dad whose family was killed in Sri Lanka terror attacks

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage to hold rally in 'most eurosceptic town in the country'

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New flats plan put forward for derelict site

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Major boost for Braintree charities after they claim share of £93k jackpot

Fresh calls to improve A12 after worrying figures show number of crashes in the last year

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 driver flees from police in Witham

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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'

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

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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

Letters: Educate your school run parents on climate change

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Letter: Councils must sort out loose paving slabs in Braintree

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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

Sport

Iron will have no worries if they spoil Leyton Orient's party

Seaside trip will test Braintree's title credentials

It all comes down to one game for Witham Town

Searle hopes Iron form is restoring pride for Braintree fans

Wakelin hails "classy" innings in Witham's winning start

A "huge point" left Ashford pleased with Witham's reaction

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Sport

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PICTURE SPECIAL - Braintree Town 2 Dagenham & Redbridge 0

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

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

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National sport

Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri moves on from Burnley fallout

Mark Cavendish confirmed for Tour de Yorkshire

Nuno not chasing revenge as Wolves prepare to face Watford

Neil Robertson takes charge against fellow former Crucible winner Shaun Murphy

The major talking points from another hectic weekend in the Premier League

West Ham aim to wreck Tottenham’s perfect record in their new home

Smart mouthguard that might help tackle rugby’s concussion crisis set for debut

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Braintree and Witham News

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

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

Big band offers big boost to marathon efforts

Passenger suffers serious injuries in crash on A120

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

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South Essex news

Cashier reduced to tears as thug gang smash up Costcutter during fight

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Heroic neighbours 'saved stabbed police officer's life'

Man released after paedophile hunters' sting in Southend

Aveley distribution centre to bring thousands of jobs

Huge plans for homes, studios and school agreed

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National news

British and Irish governments call for ‘new thinking’ to break Stormont impasse

Moped riders stage ‘brazen’ smash-and-grab raid at Tiffany jewellers

What caused the Stormont powersharing crisis and what do the latest talks mean?

Man’s body found at house in Dumbarton

Cable: I regret there’s no joint ticket for Remain in the EU elections

Daimler baffled as to how North Korea’s Kim got limousines

Police name prime suspect in city street shooting death

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