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On camera: The man used a brick to smash the glass door before kicking in through

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

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Breaking

A man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual grooming

Man arrested after paedophile hunters post live video of sting

Sketched out: How Field of Cheese could look

Cheese and wine bar plans in place for former barber shop

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WATCH: Thief smashes into cafe in THIRD raid on eatery in SIX months
Man arrested after paedophile hunters post live video of sting
Cheese and wine bar plans in place for former barber shop

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

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Election candidate is 'violently assaulted' in Colchester

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Traffic returns to normal after crash near major roundabout

Exhibition to show best of Essex girls

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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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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

New flats plan put forward for derelict site

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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

Five different ways to enjoy hot cross buns this Easter

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Animal welfare workshops teach children how to treat their pets

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

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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

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

How to make chocolate Easter egg nests

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

12 events to enjoy in Essex this Easter weekend

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Lauren on TV : Battling over the TV

Big band offers big boost to marathon efforts

Passenger suffers serious injuries in crash on A120

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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Sport

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

PICTURE SPECIAL PART II - Braintree Town 2 Dagenham & Redbridge 0

PICTURE SPECIAL - Braintree Town 2 Dagenham & Redbridge 0

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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

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

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National sport

Gebrselassie makes fresh claims as Farah dispute continues

Sarri fined £8,000 after accepting misconduct charge

Professional Footballers’ Association gathering evidence to highlight racism

Billings adds to England’s injury worries

Christie opens up about her two-year battle with depression and anxiety

Lough stands by his man as Farah/Gebrselassie row rumbles on

Billings adds to England’s injury worries

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Read more National sport

Braintree and Witham News

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

Parties join forces in bid to fight Conservative domination

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Popular TV show inspires youngsters to make visits to care home

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

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

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South Essex news

Boy gang member - 'I regret life choices but it's too late'

Probe launched amid claims grandad died from 'neglect' at hospital

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Southend teacher leads charge against Government plans to 'test' 4-year-olds

RSPCA's fresh warning to exotic animal owners as neglect reports rise

Climbing centre to be built in former BHS store in Lakeside

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National news

Next Tory leader must be somebody who believes in Brexit, says Hunt

First part of delayed Crossrail to open by March 2021, bosses say

Nicola Sturgeon’s first job? Selling potato scones door to door

Dead crows hung outside Chris Packham’s house following bird shooting curb

Police officer jailed after admitting stalking charge

Mark Francois bets on himself to take over as Tory leader

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Climate change activists bring disruptive protests to an end

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