Braintree and Witham Times

The Braintree and Witham Times serves as the local weekly newspaper for Braintree and its neighboring regions.

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This City is Ours viewers receive 'best news' as BBC confirms show's return

1 day ago | braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk | Katie Collier

This City is Ours will return with a second series, the BBC has announced (Image: BBC/Left Bank Pictures/James Stack) This City is Ours is returning to the BBC with a second series, the broadcaster has confirmed. The crime drama was created and written by Stephen Butchard and made by Left Bank Pictures, with filming taking place in the north west of England, including Liverpool and Bolton.
Free blood pressure checks on offer at dental practices in parts of Essex

2 days ago | braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk | Sophie England

The NHS initiative means residents in Basildon, Brentwood, and mid-Essex can have their heart health assessed during dental appointments. The scheme is available to patients over 40 who have not had a blood pressure check in the past year. The initiative aims to identify cases of undiagnosed high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart attacks, strokes, and other serious conditions. There are an estimated 88,000 people in the region living with undiagnosed high blood pressure.
Pupils at school in mid Essex visit housing site in bid to learn about developments

3 days ago | braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk | Sophie England

Rayne Primary School students visiting the site (Image: Mulberry Homes) A school has helped children learn about housing developments by arranging an educational site visit. Rayne Primary School chose to help its year 3 students learn by organising a trip with Mulberry Homes, a homebuilder company with a site in Braintree.
New 'affordable' supermarket launches in White Colne to help with cost of living

3 days ago | braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk | Sophie England

Councillor Mary Cunningham, Braintree Council, councillor Louise McKinlay, Essex County Council, Sarah Troop, Maldon and District CVS, Andrew Barlow, project officer, Peter Everett, Maldon and District CVS and Andrew Forsey, Feeding Britain (Image: Braintree Council) A new supermarket has launched to provide affordable groceries to people who are struggling with the cost of living.
Spandau Ballet member says group would 'definitely' play Essex city if they reform

4 days ago | braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk | Cameron Poole

Musician - Steve Norman with Generation X drummer Mark Laff in the background (Image: Olga Rozewin Photography) ONE of the co-founders of Spandau Ballet is set return to his punk roots by performing a gig in Colchester and has promised Spandau will perform in the city if they ever do a “farewell tour”.
Man, 35, to appear in court over early hours incident in Braintree area

4 days ago | braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk | Séamus O'Hanlon

Essex Police received calls from worried members of the public in the early hours of April 30, reporting a man threatening members of the public and throwing items. The reported incident took place in Kynaston Road, Panfield near Braintree. Officers quickly attended, making an arrest at the scene. Ben McDonnell, 35, of Meadow Close, Panfield, will appear at Colchester Magistrates' Court on May 30 to answer charges of criminal damage and a public order offence.
Plumber raising money for Colchester girl with cerebral palsy and epilepsy

6 days ago | braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk | Séamus O'Hanlon

Support - A fundraiser has been launched to buy a specialised outdoor cart for Bonnie Wiseman, 7, who has cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Seen with dad David Wiseman (Image: David Wiseman) A KELVEDON plumber has raised more than a thousand pounds for a young girl with cerebral palsy and epilepsy so she can have a specialised outdoor cart. Seven-year-old Bonnie Wiseman suffered complications at birth and has cerebral palsy and epilepsy.
Coggeshall school set to expand by a third due to rise in housing developments

1 week ago | braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk | Séamus O'Hanlon

Learning - St Peter's Primary School pupils (L to R) Dominic Romano-Critchley, Kirsten Smith, George Robertson and Tilly Sharp, at a final of maths competition at Cambridge University in 2016 (Image: Submitted) A COGGESHALL primary school is set to expand by more than 100 pupils due to the increasing number of families in new housing. St Peter’s Primary was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2023, and has a capacity of 315, with 298 pupils currently registered in the school.
A120 congestion between Bradwell and Coggeshall due to break down

1 week ago | braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk | Cameron Poole

Alert - travel alert (Image: Newsquest) A section of a busy road near Braintree is experiencing congestion due to a traffic incident. Traffic control has reported that a vehicle has broken down on the A120 between Bradwell and Coggeshall. It is causing delays for motorists in the area. It was first reported at 3.21pm.
Witham firm wins prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation

1 week ago | braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk | Chris Wilkin

Tom Cannon and Ashlea Cannon at the firm's Witham HQ (Image: Aconda) A WITHAM engineering firm has scooped one of the world’s highest business honours. Aconda - formerly known as Tracked Carriers - has received a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation for its groundbreaking work in transforming how heavy loads are moved in "challenging, confined and hazardous" environments.