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Free - A pool at Braintree Swimming and Fitness and an inset image of children ready to exercise

Leisure centres in Braintree and Halstead free for one day only - here's when

Help - Colchester-based domestic abuse charity Next Chapter at a Colchester All In Alliance meeting

Help - Colchester-based domestic abuse charity Next Chapter at a Colchester All In Alliance meeting

Charities and groups encouraged to apply for latest round of community grants

Braintree, Witham and Halstead businesses have been given new food hygiene ratings

Braintree, Witham and Halstead businesses have been given new food hygiene ratings

New top hygiene ratings given to Braintree, Witham and Halstead businesses

PC James Draper delivers donated gifts to a Braintree primary school last year

PC James Draper delivers donated gifts to a Braintree primary school last year

Police once again appealing for Christmas present donations for vulnerable children

MARCHING ON: Halstead's procession makes its way through the town

MARCHING ON: Halstead's procession makes its way through the town

Remembrance Day

Pictures: Braintree and Halstead residents come together for Remembrance Day

COLOURFUL SKIES: Fireworks going off at the Witham Rugby Club show

COLOURFUL SKIES: Fireworks going off at the Witham Rugby Club show

Pictures: Eyes turn to the sky to enjoy colourful fireworks across district

COME ON IN: Halstead Leisure Centre is one of four taking part in the Big Event

COME ON IN: Halstead Leisure Centre is one of four taking part in the Big Event

Braintree district leisure centres hosting Big Event day of free activities

Council launches new grant scheme to support rural communities and businesses

NEW CHARGE: Residents can get an early bird discount by signing up to the service now

NEW CHARGE: Residents can get an early bird discount by signing up to the service now

Local government

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How you can get an early bird discount on new council garden waste charge service

Barrington Edwards, of Colchester Road, Halstead, has now been charged with being concerned in the supply of heroin and being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine

Barrington Edwards, of Colchester Road, Halstead, has now been charged with being concerned in the supply of heroin and being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine

Halstead man charged in relation to supplying heroin and crack cocaine in Braintree

Leader - Braintree Council leader Graham Butland outside Causeway House

Leader - Braintree Council leader Graham Butland outside Causeway House

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Braintree Council to support residents with £1million cost-of-living fund

NEW PROPOSAL: Residents will be charged for their bin collections as of next March

NEW PROPOSAL: Residents will be charged for their bin collections as of next March

Local government

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Braintree Council confirms 'difficult decision' to charge for garden waste collection

AFFORDABLE HOUSING: A row of homes in East Street, Braintree

AFFORDABLE HOUSING: A row of homes in East Street, Braintree

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Over 280 affordable homes delivered in the Braintree district between 2022-23

CHARITY CHALLENGE: Marcus (far left) and friends took on a charity walk five years ago

CHARITY CHALLENGE: Marcus (far left) and friends took on a charity walk five years ago

Former runner with blood cancer to talk on 4,000-mile charity walk with pals

CONTINUED CRISIS: The Braintree Area Foodbank distributed the most parcels ever in the last 12 months

CONTINUED CRISIS: The Braintree Area Foodbank distributed the most parcels ever in the last 12 months

Foodbank sees large increase in number of food parcels distributed in last year

The Edith Borthwick School was given £1,250

The Edith Borthwick School was given £1,250

All In community grants given to Braintree district organisations

Braintree & Uttlesford District Commander, Chief Inspector Martin Richards, talking to a member of the public in Braintree town centre

Braintree & Uttlesford District Commander, Chief Inspector Martin Richards, talking to a member of the public in Braintree town centre

Chief Inspector speaks on policing priorities to tackle crime across district

The Conservatives retained control in the 2019 elections, albeit with a smaller majority

The Conservatives retained control in the 2019 elections, albeit with a smaller majority

Local government

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Listed: Every candidate standing in the upcoming Braintree Council local elections

Braintree Area Foodbank has said it has fed 119 per cent more people this January and February than in January and February last year

Braintree Area Foodbank has said it has fed 119 per cent more people this January and February than in January and February last year

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Foodbank appeals for items as it feeds 119% more people than this time last year

Mick Radley has said the pace of delivery on section 106 agreements is “far from being acceptable”

Mick Radley has said the pace of delivery on section 106 agreements is “far from being acceptable”

Local government

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£7 million in unspent developer contributions being held by Braintree Council

Braintree Council has approved its new annual plan for 2023/24.

Braintree Council has approved its new annual plan for 2023/24.

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Braintree Council approves new annual plan for 2023/24 - all you need to know

Braintree Council could begin charging for green bin collections if the proposal does go ahead

Braintree Council could begin charging for green bin collections if the proposal does go ahead

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Confirmed: Decision to charge for green bin collection postponed

Lauren Brimson, Dave Smith and Rue Garande from Eastlight Community Homes

Lauren Brimson, Dave Smith and Rue Garande from Eastlight Community Homes

Applications open for community projects to apply for grants to support work

Council leader Graham Butland said council has never faced financial pressures and challenges like now

Council leader Graham Butland said council has never faced financial pressures and challenges like now

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Green waste charges and increase in council tax noted as council budget approved

Halstead Public Gardens are among the many popular green spaces across the district (Picture: Braintree Council)

Halstead Public Gardens are among the many popular green spaces across the district (Picture: Braintree Council)

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District's stunning green spaces come third in top UK awards

Dogs Louie and Asher visiting the Halstead leisure centre

Dogs Louie and Asher visiting the Halstead leisure centre

In pictures: Essex Therapy Dogs provide comfort and care in leisure centre visit

Braintree All In Team's Peter Davies, Saskia Okeowo and Leni Vespaziani

Braintree All In Team's Peter Davies, Saskia Okeowo and Leni Vespaziani

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Three new community projects launching in mid Essex - all you need to know

Braintree Council is looking for feedback on its new Healthy Housing Strategy 2023-2028

Braintree Council is looking for feedback on its new Healthy Housing Strategy 2023-2028

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Time running out for residents to have say on district's five-year housing plan

Halstead's All In Team Suzanne Hunnable-Letch, Carlie Williamson and Jessica Brett

Halstead's All In Team Suzanne Hunnable-Letch, Carlie Williamson and Jessica Brett

New scheme to support young people in mid Essex launching - all you need to know

Braintree Council could begin charging for green bin collections if the proposal does go ahead

Braintree Council could begin charging for green bin collections if the proposal does go ahead

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District residents express frustrations at potential charge for bin collections

Gary Neill is to be given the prestigious British Citizen Award in a ceremony later this month

Gary Neill is to be given the prestigious British Citizen Award in a ceremony later this month

Company director to be given British Citizen Award for community charity work

The event was an opportunity for families to enjoy some food, drink and music and spread some Christmas joy

The event was an opportunity for families to enjoy some food, drink and music and spread some Christmas joy

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Christmas event for Ukrainian refugees in Braintree district is a big success

A housing development in Black Notley

A housing development in Black Notley

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Council holding public consultation as housing strategy outlined across district

The team delivering winter packs from C360, First Stop and Braintree Village

The team delivering winter packs from C360, First Stop and Braintree Village

Campaign sees hundreds of winter bags delivered to vulnerable

Police with presents from a previous campaign

Police with presents from a previous campaign

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Police appealing for community to donate gifts to help vulnerable children

Jack Huckle has lost five-and-a-half stone through the MAN v FAT programme

Jack Huckle has lost five-and-a-half stone through the MAN v FAT programme

Flab-fighting football programme helps 30 men lose combined 50st in weight

Braintree Council has been working to create an interactive map and detailed list of Warm Spaces throughout the district

Braintree Council has been working to create an interactive map and detailed list of Warm Spaces throughout the district

Council map shows all 'warm spaces' across district ahead of winter months

James Cleverly has defended his previous advice to LGBT fans travelling to Qatar for the World Cup

James Cleverly has defended his previous advice to LGBT fans travelling to Qatar for the World Cup

National government

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MP defends previous comments telling LGBT fans 'to respect' Qatar World Cup

Remembrance day: previous year in Halstead

Remembrance day: previous year in Halstead

Town set for remembrance Day parade to remember 'soldiers, civilians and animals'

Four leisure centres across the district are set for redevelopment

Four leisure centres across the district are set for redevelopment

Four leisure centres set for huge million-pound redevelopment - here is what's planned

Previous mid Essex fireworks displays

Previous mid Essex fireworks displays

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Where you can enjoy fireworks displays in mid Essex this year

There are now 78 cameras controlled by the Braintree Council, compared to 48 three years ago

There are now 78 cameras controlled by the Braintree Council, compared to 48 three years ago

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Public CCTV cameras in district have increased by 63 per cent since 2019

Causeway House, Braintree

Causeway House, Braintree

'Let’s get ready for tough times coming this winter' - Independent councillors

The council will increase the district recycling target to 75 per cent by 2030 (Picture: Paul Starr Photographer)

The council will increase the district recycling target to 75 per cent by 2030 (Picture: Paul Starr Photographer)

Council to increase district recycling target to avoid waste going to landfill

Braintree Council will not fight appeals for homes bids in Greenstead Green and Rivenhall

Braintree Council will not fight appeals for homes bids in Greenstead Green and Rivenhall

Council not fighting developer appeals for 200 and 230 homes bids - here's why

The switch off will also affect fax machines, some older-style burglar alarms and some types of telecare services

The switch off will also affect fax machines, some older-style burglar alarms and some types of telecare services

The big change Braintree residents who have a landline need to know about

Revealed: These were the most popular baby names in Braintree district last year

Revealed: These were the most popular baby names in Braintree district last year

Revealed: These were the most popular baby names in Braintree district last year

Runners from across Essex took part in the huge annual race at the weekend

Runners from across Essex took part in the huge annual race at the weekend

In Pictures: Mid Essex runners take on London Marathon as thousands raised

Two men were arrested in the district at the weekend

Two men were arrested in the district at the weekend

District policing team arrest two men for drug and public order offences

Jo and Steve Hammond, Helen Rollason CEO Kate Alden and Chairman of The Anderson Group Mark Anderson

Jo and Steve Hammond, Helen Rollason CEO Kate Alden and Chairman of The Anderson Group Mark Anderson

Charitable foundation sponsors cancer charity after helping staff member’s wife

Skate parks in the district are set for improvements after new funding has been secured by the council

Skate parks in the district are set for improvements after new funding has been secured by the council

How you can have your say on improvements to district skate parks and landscapes

Scott Myles Interiors were the winning team on the day (Picture: Daniel Robinson and Sons)

Scott Myles Interiors were the winning team on the day (Picture: Daniel Robinson and Sons)

Firm's annual charity golf day raises record-breaking £47,000

An image of the stolen jewellery (Picture: Essex Police)

An image of the stolen jewellery (Picture: Essex Police)

Police attempting to identify the owner of stolen jewellery from mid Essex

A PCSO pictured in Braintree High Street (Picture: Essex Police)

A PCSO pictured in Braintree High Street (Picture: Essex Police)

All the incidents and crimes district police officers dealt with last month

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