A teenager was arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery. The 19-year-old from Witham allegedly stabbed an 18-year-old student, also from the town, in Chelmer Road, Witham, last night. Police were called just before 7pm and the 18-year-old had suffered
Chosen sites for mineral extraction in Essex are likely to be revealed in the summer. Members of Essex County Council's Mid Essex Area Forum heard that 40 million tonnes of sand and gravel need to be produced in the county up to 2026. A total of 43
Braintree brushed aside four weeks of inactivity to move back into third place with a well-deserved 25-20 win over a spirited Norwich side, in London North East Two. The Black and Ambers had not run on to a pitch in anger since December 12 before this
Braintree Boxing Club had a surprise spectator at their competitive sparring session with Billericay ABC. Comedian and Hollywood actor Lee Evans watched the Braintree squad spar the experienced boxers from the well-respected Billericay ABC. Evans praised
Witham Town Football Club has been broken into and its fruit machines ransacked. The damage was discovered on Monday morning, and thousands of pounds is thought to have been taken. Club chairman Tony Last vowed not to let the burglary get him down,
A inspirational Witham mum who saved the life of her own baby has won a national award for courage. Not only did Emma D’Souza resuscitate her baby boy Blake, but she was also a tower of strength for her family during tough times last year.
A headteacher has claimed A level league tables do not reflect pupil performance. Felsted School headteacher Dr Michael Walker has criticised league tables which do not include International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) results. Dr Walker of the independent
A town's industrial estates are moving forward with the help of a new manager. David Cocker has taken on the role of manager for Witham Industrial Watch’s BIDs scheme. In July WIW got an all-important ‘yes’ vote for its Business Improvement District
