A handful of workers made redundant last week could soon find themselves with work elsewhere on an industrial estate. Last week the Witham and Braintree Times revealed that 125 jobs had been axed at JF Nott - an office furniture making firm on Witham's
Braintree Town will kick-off the brand new Blue Square South campaign with a home clash with Dorchester Town. The Iron will play host to the Magpies at Cressing Road on Saturday, August 9, in a match which will mark the beginning of manager Lee Patterson's
Braintree Town will have a new physiotherapist in their ranks next season. Steve Gracie has made the switch from East Thurrock United to Cresssing Road, where he will be reunited with former Rooks boss Lee Patterson. Gracie worked for the likes of Boreham
Dunmow international hockey player Chloe Rogers cannot wait to embark on her Olympic dream. And she is bursting with pride at being able to compete in Beijing for Great Britain with fellow former Helena Romanes School student, Lisa Wooding. The pair
Witham Town under-18 manager Doug Crossingham is hoping to attract more talented players to his squad. The youngsters train at the Spicer McColl Stadium, Spa Road on Saturday mornings at 10.30am and the standard is high. Meanwhile, Witham Town's first
The five senses were explored by parents who were pupils at their childrens' infants school for the day. Youngsters at Templars Infant School in Witham guided their parents around a host of different activities related to the senses. Last week parents
Two school governors said they would welcome a new swimming pool being built at their school if Bramston Sports Centre was to be knocked down. Business leaders in Witham have been seeking clarification over the future of the town's Bramston Sports Centre
The date of a consultation on health facilities has come under fire from frustrated town councillors. On Monday night Witham town councillors discussed the mid-Essex Primary Care Trust (PCT) proposals for a 24/7 health centre in Chelmsford and two linked
Commuters could soon be without their morning papers and magazines if a popular vendor is forced to move or close down. Shamik Rao sells newspapers, magazines, confectionary and drinks in Albert Road, Witham, outside the train station. Mr Rao works
An application for a new shop front was recommended for approval by Witham Town Council. On Monday night Witham town council's planning applications sub-committee discussed an application from Stefan Martin of Holland and Barrett Retail Ltd. The application
