Halle Groves

The theatre, which was broken into and vandalised during the early hours of October 26, is a vital part of the community.

The iconic Grade I listed Hedingham Castle, which was built in the 12th century, may suffer from long-term damage, Historic England has said.

LOCAL ladies are inviting Earls Colne residents to join them in donating and writing Christmas cards, in support of an Essex charity that helps spread cheer to those less fortunate.

LOCAL man in his 80s has been completing daily walks around Ridgewell, raising funds for a charity project to build a school in Africa.

Alexander Baines, 27, has lived in Earls Colne since 2007 and has completed a range of walking challenges for various charities.

INTRUDERS broke into a post office and stationary store in Halstead just one week before the town’s Empire Theatre was broken into and vandalised.

Sport and volunteering groups and individuals were celebrated at the Braintree District Volunteer and Active Braintree Awards.

RESIDENTS and locals of Halstead celebrated Remembrance Sunday with a community parade to St Andrews, honouring those who lost their lives in world war.

The new Fire Cadets unit based at Halstead Fire Station is the seventh of its kind in Essex.

Halstead is one of many towns across the district holding events for Remembrance Sunday.