BRAINTREE TOWN got their Vanarama National League South campaign up and running with a much-needed 3-0 victory at St Albans City tonight. Glen Driver’s new-look side had lost their opening three fixtures, culminating with a disappointing 4-0 reverse
PLUCKY pensioners came face to face with some terrifying guests when a snake, skunk and a giant spider were VIP visitors at a care home. The collection of weird and wonderful creatures would have sent some lesser mortals running for the hills.
A STROKE survivor has spoken out after new figures revealed nearly half of working-age victims face financial hardship after being hit by the medical condition. The Stroke Association says more than 125,000 stroke survivors experience a loss of
Police are appealing for witnesses after a mother was allegedly punched in the head in front of her teenage daughter by a man in Witham. Police say the woman, who is in her 40s, was cycling with her daughter along Braintree Road between 1.30pm
Harry Cullum, Braintree ‘beam bender’ IN April I had the privilege of spending several hours with Harry Cullum as he recounted his Second World War experiences in Braintree. Sadly just 11 weeks later I attended his funeral. Colchester-born
A CHARITY group is hoping to raise thousands of pounds to replace a wooden war memorial in Gosfield with a more lasting tribute. The Gosfield War Memorial Group was founded last November during the 100th anniversary of the First World War armistice
A SPORTS club in Witham is teetering on the brink of closure within sight of its 30th birthday due to a lack of members. Mill Lane Bowls Club, which was established in 1990, has seen membership fall drastically in the past eight years, from 62
