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Hoax 999 call made about person being hit by a train

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Lorry crash leaves THREE lanes blocked on A130

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Helpline launches for hate crime victims

'Moving homes meeting may cause issues but other councils manage it'

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Volunteers behind alcohol and mental health group pick up two prizes

Thief who helped gang steal 11 cars from garage is jailed

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Man handed ban for drug-driving

Greggs' vegan sausage rolls to be 'rolled out' across Essex

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'Anything less than play-offs would be disappointing'

Man with 'flagrant disregard' for court orders is jailed

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More than 200,000 households are in fuel poverty

National car service opens new office in Braintree

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Cash drive launched to help unpaid Christmas staff

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Pigeon poo problem is putting residents 'at risk of disease'

Photos: Siblings and parents get stuck into colourful and yummy fun

£3.6million improvements lined up for major A road set to be SCRAPPED

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New shuttle, faster trains and more staff part of branch line 'plan of action'

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Man jailed for stealing coffee machine, vodka and bike in string of raids

The huge fee Gemma Collins set to charge for nightclub appearances

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The names of the most (and least) romantic Essex men revealed

Two jailed after admitting car theft from High Street

New bus service to take passengers from Braintree to airport

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Find out if politician's Valentine's Day verse is pure Shakespeare - or a shocker!

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Police told to assess suicide risk of suspected sex offenders after man's death

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Planning a Valentine's meal out? Here are our suggestions in Essex

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Cafe to celebrate tenth anniversary with special celebration

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Nightmare morning worsens for drivers with fresh crash on A120

PREVIEW: In this week's Braintree and Witham Times

REVEALED: Essex Police officers owed almost 10,000 rest days

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Serious crashes on M11 causing traffic problems in Essex this morning

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Campaigners join march in bid to save district's library

Foodbank celebrates 90kg of vital supplies thanks to winter appeal

Ford warns no-deal Brexit would be 'catastrophic' for UK's car industry

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Thief who stole money from charity box is sentenced

Mums say fostering is "life-changing" as urgent appeal is launched

Dermot O'Leary steps down from presenting NTAs after ten years

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Man sentenced after officers find "zombie knife" in car

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PHOTOS: Manhunt launched after theft on busy road

Youngsters being lured into drug gangs and knife crime in Essex, says report

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Government commits £1m to speed up delivery of garden communities

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Essex County Council announces £2m plans to combat homelessness

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Disruption on Greater Anglia train lines due to signal fault

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£24k target hit in bid to keep community hub open

Mayor shows off specs appeal during visit to new opticians

More than 400 'affordable homes' to be built by the end of 2022

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Firefighters cut man free from car after crash on rural road

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Photos: Residents clean up duck pond - and THIS is what they found!

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FREE exercise classes for cancer patients and pensioners launch at town hall

Racing to go ahead as planned after equine flu shutdown ends

Stansted theft: Do you recognise this man?

These are your rights under new upskirting law set to be approved today

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Here is how to avoid being caught out by vehicle tax scams

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Questions asked over £8k payment to ex-chairman Bass

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'School system is failing my autistic son' says mum

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Plans to transform former farm with 135 homes set to be thrown out

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Man taken to hospital with face injuries after town centre fight

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Murder investigation launched after man found dead with stab wound to back

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Web boost from £4.5m of funding secured by south Essex councils

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Police say not treating death as suspicious for man found in duck pond

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Gemma Collins booted off Dancing on Ice after failing to impress viewers and judges

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Drink-drive nurse suffered heart attack while being quizzed by cops

Inspirational youngsters handed achievement awards

Protestors plan silent picket as homes inquiry is set to reopen one year on

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24-week baby undergoes successful life changing surgery

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Fears raised over changes to job of firefighters

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Campaigners lobby government minister for improvements to Essex's roads and rails

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Gallery: This is how protesters opposed library closure plans

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LETTER: Government isn't giving us a chance over new homes

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WATCH: Hundreds of protesters gather at county hall in bid to save at risk Essex libraries

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Essex restaurant named in country's top 50 most romantic

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School kids don silly hats for young carers charity

Katy's column: Mummy guilt kicked in when Calpol just wasn't enough

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£10m bid to cut Essex's inactive communities

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Here are the high street shops that will give you vouchers in exchange for old clothes

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Essex's top 5 wintry beach walks

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Mirror, mirror on the wall... will evil defeat good?

Man jailed for murdering Basildon mum, Tina Cantello, dies in prison

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Fire destroys lorry in the middle of the night

Letter: Witham has already taken its share of homes

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Photos: Youngsters jump on board as fire crew drops in at nursery

Firefighters urged to work closer with other emergency services

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Trainer's bid to convert more women into rugby players

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Exciting plans to build shops, restaurant and hotel at new business park

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Sport

There's nothing but belief in the Braintree camp

Hit the ground running says Witham Town boss Ashford

Ashford: we looked more like our old selves

Mindset needed for survival - we have it says Iron boss Searle

Cameron James: there are no doubters at Braintree

Braintree Town comment - get the factor 30 on Aristotle as summer may be on its way

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Sport

PICTURE SPECIAL - more from Braintree's 1-0 win against Salford

PICTURE SPECIAL - Braintree Town 1 Salford City 0

Searle is delighted as Braintree players delivered on game plan against Salford

Morton says Braintree's home can be their fortress

Morton's late strike makes it oh so sweet for Iron against Salford

LIVE Braintree Town v Salford City

A "smash and grab victory" takes top display award in the Thurlow Nunn League

Regent pocket a point, Maldon stun their fellow high-fliers, the rest of today's Bostik League news and who gets our star performance award?

Braintree will have an Iron resolve against Salford

Ashford won't sugar coat it if Witham don't match expectations

Whipps will be ready for Witham's call

Boss Ashford pulls no punches in Witham Town assessment

Iron boss Searle sees key role for Korrey Henry

Witham boxer Ansell steps up bid for professional title shot

Witham are unable to recover after a woeful start at Bury

Seven-up for the Shrimpers and Halstead prove too strong for Oakley - but who gets our star performance award in the Thurlow Nunn League?

Former U's duo are on target for the Jammers - but who gets our star performance award in the Bostik League?

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National sport

Manchester City face pitch-ed battle as Newport size up giant-killing

Allegri happy with Juventus form ahead of Champions League return

Coman doubtful for Liverpool clash after suffering ankle injury

We were sloppy, but we ground out the win, says Watford’s Deeney

Wordsworth hoping to bring positive energy to AFC Wimbledon’s FA Cup adventure

Brighton’s Burn demands right mentality to avoid cup upset

I am the reason – Guardiola apologises to Mahrez for lack of game time

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Braintree and Witham News

£23k improvement plan to stop lorries smashing into bridge

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PHOTOS: Family in shock after car ploughs into house

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Major £135k cash boost for good causes

Air ambulance boosted by £50,000 donation from developer

Appeal to find missing woman

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South Essex news

Victim of brutal attack is praised by judge for bravery throughout case

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VIDEO - No tests completed on potentially harmful dust despite council claims

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Lorry crash leaves THREE lanes blocked on A130

Schoolboy viciously beaten by gang with metal pole outside primary school

Rayleigh headteacher resigning to focus on his family due to illness

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National news

Funeral for footballer Emiliano Sala due to be held in his home town

Chicago police release two men held in Jussie Smollett case

Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort facing 20 year sentence

Parents of Novichok victim Dawn Sturgess question why ex-spy was housed in city

What the papers say – February 16

Shamima Begum: Islamic State runaway expresses fears over unborn child

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Five dead and five police officers wounded in shooting at Chicago business

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