Braintree Aquathon raised over £1,500 for Marie Curie in memory of woman
A fundraiser which represented England in a world-wide event raised over £1,500 for a cancer charity in memory of a woman who “lived life to the fullest.”
'Exciting' drama club to build kids' confidence with fun and games in Braintree
StandUP Drama School opened in Braintree with fun and games for kids, designed to help build their confidence.
In pictures: Braintree and Witham gather to pay respects for Remembrance Day
The community came together to remember the fallen on Remembrance Sunday, with wreath laying and parades across Braintree, Witham, and surrounding villages.
Residents divided as plans for Witham's first McDonalds and KFC look set for approval
The longstanding plans for a new retail park with drive-thru restaurants and shops on Gershwin Boulevard was unveiled in May 2023 in a submission by Churchmanor Estates.
Remembrance services taking place this weekend in and around Braintree
Braintree, Witham and other surrounding areas will be holding the events for Remembrance Sunday this weekend.
Bakers Lane reopened this week - but the works aren't finished
Works on Bakers Lane and Church Road which caused traffic chaos for months have not been completed, highways bosses have confirmed.
Worldwide fundraising event coming to Braintree in memory of 'determined' woman
An active fundraiser for a cancer charity is partaking in a worldwide event this Saturday in memory of a “determined” woman who “wouldn’t give up.”
Timeline: What did Martyn Richardson do the day he went missing?
Martyn Richardson is a man who plans nearly every minute of his day, and he almost never differs from it.
Thousands turn out to local rugby clubs for food, funfair and fireworks
Another year of successful fireworks displays saw thousands turn out to see the sky light up over Braintree Rugby Club and Witham Rugby Club.
Emergency works on London Road to finish by end of this week, Anglian Water says
More traffic delays have struck Braintree after temporary traffic lights have been installed for emergency water main repairs.
