Witham News

Clint Wallace, 45, of Groveway, Dagenham, has been jailed for 16 weeks

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Prolific shoplifter who threatened member of staff in town Superdrug is jailed

Great night: Braintree Town's Joe Grimwood celebrates with the club's jubilant fans following their 1-0 play-off eliminator win over Bath City, on Tuesday night.

Great night: Braintree Town's Joe Grimwood celebrates with the club's jubilant fans following their 1-0 play-off eliminator win over Bath City, on Tuesday night.

Angelo Harrop praises Braintree players after they book Chelmsford showdown

Vandalised - Two of the mural artworks at River Walk

Vandalised - Two of the mural artworks at River Walk

In pictures: the shocking vandalism covering a beautiful First World War mural

Here to help - Maxine Allen, 59, registered nurse part of the long covid support team, and Alex Lambert, 52, advanced clinical practitioner in the long covid support team

Here to help - Maxine Allen, 59, registered nurse part of the long covid support team, and Alex Lambert, 52, advanced clinical practitioner in the long covid support team

'People across mid Essex are struggling' - long Covid support clinic comes to Witham

Spot on: Josh Osude scores a penalty for Witham Town in their 2-0 win over Grays Athletic.

Spot on: Josh Osude scores a penalty for Witham Town in their 2-0 win over Grays Athletic.

Non-League Football

Osude double against former club helps Witham claim victory in final home game

Singer and TV presenter Olly Murs has said his late friend and former co-star Caroline Flack visits him in his dreams

Singer and TV presenter Olly Murs has said his late friend and former co-star Caroline Flack visits him in his dreams

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Essex popstar Olly Murs says late co-star Caroline Flack visits him in his dreams

Shield: Braintree Town's Alfie Payne controls the ball during his side's 3-2 home defeat to Eastbourne Borough.

Shield: Braintree Town's Alfie Payne controls the ball during his side's 3-2 home defeat to Eastbourne Borough.

Play-off bound Braintree slide to home defeat after insipid display

Everything we know after A12 crash near Witham sees the road partially closed

Everything we know after A12 crash near Witham sees the road partially closed

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Updates as 'three-vehicle crash' on major Essex road causes huge traffic delays

In control: Alfie Payne in action for Braintree Town in their 2-1 win at Havant and Waterlooville, last weekend.

In control: Alfie Payne in action for Braintree Town in their 2-1 win at Havant and Waterlooville, last weekend.

Angelo Harrop wants Braintree Town to finish regular season with a win

Clash: Witham Town's Luke Ige challenges the Felixstowe and Walton United goalkeeper during his side's 1-0 defeat.

Clash: Witham Town's Luke Ige challenges the Felixstowe and Walton United goalkeeper during his side's 1-0 defeat.

Non-League Football

Witham are unlucky to lose against promotion hopefuls after eventful finish

Amy Trigg in the press room after being presented with the Best Actress in a Supporting Role In a Musical award at the Olivier Awards at the Royal Albert Hall

Amy Trigg in the press room after being presented with the Best Actress in a Supporting Role In a Musical award at the Olivier Awards at the Royal Albert Hall

Essex woman named Best Supporting Actress in a Musical at iconic Olivier Awards

Happy - Elj Abid pictured with one of his sons

Happy - Elj Abid pictured with one of his sons

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'I love myself' - Dad who wore make-up to hide skin condition now embraces it

Arms and the man - Shaq Coulthirst celebrates with his team-mates after scoring for Braintree Town at Havant and Waterlooville

Arms and the man - Shaq Coulthirst celebrates with his team-mates after scoring for Braintree Town at Havant and Waterlooville

Coulthirst scores twice as Braintree Town claim away victory

The A12 has been blocked following a crash near Witham

The A12 has been blocked following a crash near Witham

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A12 blocked with traffic 'at a standstill for miles' after crash

Concerns - Witham MP Dame Priti Patel

Concerns - Witham MP Dame Priti Patel

Concerns for 100 miles of National Grid pylons consultation raised by MP

Three people were taken to hospital following a crash on the A12 this afternoon

Three people were taken to hospital following a crash on the A12 this afternoon

Three people rushed to hospital following crash on A12 near Witham

Vandalised - the mural at River Walk and an inset image of spray paint cans

Vandalised - the mural at River Walk and an inset image of spray paint cans

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Council looking into options after First World War mural desecrated by vandalism

Winners - Left to right: Erinn Murphy-Banham, Rose Papp, Gracie King, Farrah Lipscombe, Angelika Fernandes, Anneliese Duvoisin, and Natasha Duvoisin

Winners - Left to right: Erinn Murphy-Banham, Rose Papp, Gracie King, Farrah Lipscombe, Angelika Fernandes, Anneliese Duvoisin, and Natasha Duvoisin

The seven Witham Carnival queens and princesses announced for this year

On target: Archie McFadden scored for Witham Town in their 2-1 defeat to Lowestoft Town.

On target: Archie McFadden scored for Witham Town in their 2-1 defeat to Lowestoft Town.

Non-League Football

Witham Town edged out by league leaders Lowestoft Town

Performers - Daniel James and Lucy Parrett in Home, I'm Darling

Performers - Daniel James and Lucy Parrett in Home, I'm Darling

Review: Club's latest show a 'thought-provoking' and 'lively' comedy-drama

Area - Haygreen Road, Witham

Area - Haygreen Road, Witham

Planning and development

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Plans for new multi-use community centre in Witham are given the green light

Smiles: Josh Osude celebrates after scoring for Witham Town against Walthamstow.

Smiles: Josh Osude celebrates after scoring for Witham Town against Walthamstow.

Witham claim a comfortable home victory after a rapid start

On target: Aaron Blair celebrates after scoring for Braintree Town against Hemel Hempstead Town.

On target: Aaron Blair celebrates after scoring for Braintree Town against Hemel Hempstead Town.

Braintree boost play-off hopes in front of bumper Bank Holiday crowd

The fire happened in Blackthorn Road on Thursday

The fire happened in Blackthorn Road on Thursday

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Man dies in serious fire at maisonette on Witham housing estate

Nature - one of the new trail posts at Whetmead Nature Reserve

Nature - one of the new trail posts at Whetmead Nature Reserve

Local government

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Witham Council launches new children's trail in Whetmead Nature Reserve

Site - Witham Leisure Centre

Site - Witham Leisure Centre

National government

Town leisure centre set for £375k investment to help improve facilities

Site - a Street View image of Morrisons Witham and an inset image of an Essex Police officer

Site - a Street View image of Morrisons Witham and an inset image of an Essex Police officer

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'Upset' pensioner has purse stolen with last remaining photo of deceased mum

Liam Amadi, 22, of Snowdrop Close, Witham, appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Monday charged with attempted murder, affray, and possession of an offensive weapon

Liam Amadi, 22, of Snowdrop Close, Witham, appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Monday charged with attempted murder, affray, and possession of an offensive weapon

Witham man charged with attempted murder in Essex city as man remains in hospital

Fantastic - Darren Hoad next to an inset image of hisself at 21 stone

Fantastic - Darren Hoad next to an inset image of hisself at 21 stone

Witham man who was 21st loses over quarter of his bodyweight thanks to slimming group

A12 temporarily closed in bid to protect road users' safety

Heads up: Witham Town take on Bowers and Pitsea.

Heads up: Witham Town take on Bowers and Pitsea.

Non-League Football

Witham Town beaten at home by play-off chasers in Essex derby

Laughs - Paul Sinha, best known for being on ITV's The Chase, is coming to Witham next month

Laughs - Paul Sinha, best known for being on ITV's The Chase, is coming to Witham next month

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TV star and funnyman Paul Sinha coming to Witham for comedy event - here's when

Learning experience - some of the New Rickstones Academy students on the trip

Learning experience - some of the New Rickstones Academy students on the trip

Witham students embark on an unforgettable three-country history trip

Speed: Witham Town's Archie McFadden (right) races down the wing during his side's game with Bury Town.

Speed: Witham Town's Archie McFadden (right) races down the wing during his side's game with Bury Town.

Non-League Football

Witham beaten by in-form Bury despite encouraging performance

Duo - Lucy Parrot as Judy and Tony Szalia as Marcus

Duo - Lucy Parrot as Judy and Tony Szalia as Marcus

Town dramatics club reveals its new comedy show coming later this month

New - The installed boardwalk at James Cooke Wood

New - The installed boardwalk at James Cooke Wood

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Town council installs new boardwalk at woodland to help walkers

Traffic - A12 between Witham North and Witham South

Traffic - A12 between Witham North and Witham South

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Drivers stuck queuing for miles after A12 crash involving three vehicles

Scene - the northbound carriage of the A12

Scene - the northbound carriage of the A12

Miles of queues as crash reported on A12

Witham gridlocked as drivers face rush hour chaos after crash

Witham gridlocked as drivers face rush hour chaos after crash

Witham gridlocked as drivers face rush hour chaos after crash

Axe - free parking in Newland Street could end under the plans

Axe - free parking in Newland Street could end under the plans

Local government

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'Horrified' town council launches petition against plans to axe free parking

Green fingered - Left to Right - Two members of the Witham Tree Group with Donald Roots and Adrian Grycendler

Green fingered - Left to Right - Two members of the Witham Tree Group with Donald Roots and Adrian Grycendler

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Witham residents support community through planting more than a dozen new trees

Leap: Witham Town take on New Salamis in their Pitching In Isthmian League division north clash.

Leap: Witham Town take on New Salamis in their Pitching In Isthmian League division north clash.

Non-League Football

Witham Town register deserved away victory after fine first-half display

Reagan Coulson, 18, of Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff, has been charged with aggravated burglary

Reagan Coulson, 18, of Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff, has been charged with aggravated burglary

Named: Man charged with aggravated burglary after incident in Witham

Online book of condolence for Simon Gibbs - share your memories or pay respects

Online book of condolence for Simon Gibbs - share your memories or pay respects

Online book of condolence for Simon Gibbs - share your memories or pay respects

Late show: Ryan Dear celebrates with his Witham Town team-mates after scoring their late equaliser against Ipswich Wanderers.

Late show: Ryan Dear celebrates with his Witham Town team-mates after scoring their late equaliser against Ipswich Wanderers.

Non-League Football

Witham snatch late draw after dramatic last-gasp equaliser

Tragic - New Rickstones Academy headteacher Simon Gibbs has died

Tragic - New Rickstones Academy headteacher Simon Gibbs has died

'Much-loved' headteacher dies during trip to France, school announces

Change - Newland Street in Witham could become pay and display under the plans

Change - Newland Street in Witham could become pay and display under the plans

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Town councillors say free parking axe a 'non starter' as plans head to next stage

A man has appeared in court in connection with a single collision in Witham

A man has appeared in court in connection with a single collision in Witham

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Man appears in court in connection with single-vehicle collision on A12

Smashed - there was severe damage caused due to the incident

Smashed - there was severe damage caused due to the incident

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Temporary speed limit put on A12 at Witham for repairs after lorry crash

Search - police appeal to locate Jake Wintersgill and Regan Coulson

Search - police appeal to locate Jake Wintersgill and Regan Coulson

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Wanted men named by Essex Police in connection with Witham robbery

On the ball: Witham Town's Deese Kasinga-Madia brings the ball away against Basildon United. Picture: NIGEL HAKES

On the ball: Witham Town's Deese Kasinga-Madia brings the ball away against Basildon United. Picture: NIGEL HAKES

Non-League Football

Witham slump to a comprehensive defeat in Essex derby

One lane of the A12 at Witham remains closed after a lorry crash yesterday

One lane of the A12 at Witham remains closed after a lorry crash yesterday

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One lane of A12 remains closed after lorry crash with 'no estimate' on repair time

A police probe has been launched following an incident at a Witham address

A police probe has been launched following an incident at a Witham address

Pair threatened with knife and assaulted in home by balaclava-clad thieves

Smashed combines drama with interactive workshops to help students understand the facts, causes and consequences of underage drinking

Smashed combines drama with interactive workshops to help students understand the facts, causes and consequences of underage drinking

Award-winning alcohol awareness theatre production visiting Essex schools

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