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Issue - part of Notley Road has been closed due to the void

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Braintree road suffers 'unexpected closure' after void discovered overnight

Incident - Firefighters on the scene right now

Incident - Firefighters on the scene right now

Four dogs rescued as fire crews tackle shed and garage fire in Braintree

Incident - a Google Maps image of Notley Road and an inset image of a fire engine

Incident - a Google Maps image of Notley Road and an inset image of a fire engine

Travel disruption for drivers after fire sees Braintree road partially closed

School - Maltings Academy

School - Maltings Academy

Witham school that 'requires improvement' visited by MP after 'complaints' raised

Area - A Street View image from Rayne Road which allows you to access Marriott Way, Artis Close, and Goodale, and an illustrative graphic of a 20mph speeding limit sign

Area - A Street View image from Rayne Road which allows you to access Marriott Way, Artis Close, and Goodale, and an illustrative graphic of a 20mph speeding limit sign

Three roads on Braintree estate could see new 20mph speed restrictions implemented

Area - a Street View image of Station Approach and an inset image of concerned Councillor Thomas Diamond

Area - a Street View image of Station Approach and an inset image of concerned Councillor Thomas Diamond

Shock at 'horrific' incident as four minors rob victim near Braintree train station

Discounts - shoppers at Braintree Village

Discounts - shoppers at Braintree Village

From Barbour to Calvin Klein - Brands taking part in Braintree Village discount event

News

Can you give any of these Essex RSPCA pets a new home?

Can you give any of these Essex RSPCA pets a new home?

5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes

The bags contain a range of grocery products which are approaching their sell-by or use-by dates

The bags contain a range of grocery products which are approaching their sell-by or use-by dates

Essex in top 10 for food waste savings through Aldi scheme

'Cheeky chappy' George Gilbey remembered as over 100 people celebrate star at funeral

'Cheeky chappy' George Gilbey remembered as over 100 people celebrate star at funeral

'Cheeky chappy' George Gilbey remembered as over 100 people celebrate star at funeral

Closed – Essex Police has closed the A12 following a collision near Witham

Closed – Essex Police has closed the A12 following a collision near Witham

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Police close A12 after collision as emergency services rush to the scene

A 50p coin has sold for 5,000 times its value

A 50p coin has sold for 5,000 times its value

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Check your change as eBay seller receives £2.5k for this 50p coin

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

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

Amazing - left to right: Grandad Mark Bussey, baby Chester Bussey, and dad Aaron Bussey

Amazing - left to right: Grandad Mark Bussey, baby Chester Bussey, and dad Aaron Bussey

Family's shock as baby boy arrives on same days as dad and grandad's birthdays

A 50p coin has sold for 5,000 times its value

A 50p coin has sold for 5,000 times its value

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Check your change as seller receives £2.5k for this 50p coin

Rolf Warnars has been jailed

Rolf Warnars has been jailed

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Man caught with car boot full of cocaine worth £3.2m at Essex Port is jailed

Location - a Street View image of the Cloud County Ground in Chelmsford where the event will take place

Location - a Street View image of the Cloud County Ground in Chelmsford where the event will take place

Witham man to host football and cricket memorabilia show next month

Hero - Elliot Deady before the London Marathon

Hero - Elliot Deady before the London Marathon

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'I ran the London Marathon after overcoming a stem cell transplant'

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

Trial - Elijah Clark is on trial for the murder of Andy Wood, pictured

Trial - Elijah Clark is on trial for the murder of Andy Wood, pictured

Teenager dropped knife down drain after stabbing 16-year-old, court hears

Man tragically dies in 'freak accident' while on holiday in Turkey with girlfriend

Man tragically dies in 'freak accident' while on holiday in Turkey with girlfriend

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Man tragically dies in 'freak accident' while on holiday in Turkey with girlfriend

Emergency - Elijah Clark told the court he did not have the time to call 999 after he was involved in an altercation with Andy Wood and his friend in Chelmsford last February

Emergency - Elijah Clark told the court he did not have the time to call 999 after he was involved in an altercation with Andy Wood and his friend in Chelmsford last February

Murder defendant 'didn't have time to call 999' after altercation with 16-year-old

Fantastic - the group of Higher House Project walkers who took on the March in March charity walk for Combat Stress

Fantastic - the group of Higher House Project walkers who took on the March in March charity walk for Combat Stress

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Town music organisation raises thousands for veterans' mental health charity

Area - a Street View image of Braxted Road and an inset image of the traffic control map

Area - a Street View image of Braxted Road and an inset image of the traffic control map

Busy Essex 'partially blocked' after crash and causing slight delays for motorists

Deaths - Essex mental health inquiry

Deaths - Essex mental health inquiry

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Essex mental health public inquiry invites applications from 'core participants'

Visit - The officers shared crime prevention advice

Visit - The officers shared crime prevention advice

Police share crime prevention advice with Pony Club in Braintree

Location - an image of Stansted Airport

Location - an image of Stansted Airport

Stansted holidaymakers' Florida flight cancelled mid-air as pieces of plane fall off

Stabbing - Andy Wood was stabbed during a drug deal with Elijah Clark last year

Stabbing - Andy Wood was stabbed during a drug deal with Elijah Clark last year

Murder accused says 'split-second decision' made him stab teenager in self-defence

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

Happy - the owners lounge in Mill Green Lodge

Happy - the owners lounge in Mill Green Lodge

Housebuilder of town retirement complex receives five star rating from tenants

UK Today

UK chocolate supply could be in danger due to 'ecologically devastating' virus

Can I take antibiotics and painkillers together? See the NHS advice

The simple swap drivers should make to avoid £1000s in fines over the summer

Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm moves online as fans flock to Amazon

Sainsbury's customers hit out at 'disgusting service' as delivery system crashes

England has 'the worst child drinking problem in the world' according to WHO

Sport

Derby duel - Braintree Town assistant manager John White is looking forward to their National League South play-off semi-final with Chelmsford City, on Saturday

John White relishing prospect of play-off derby with Braintree Town

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

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

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

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

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.

Witham are unlucky to lose against promotion hopefuls after eventful finish

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

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National Sport

Ronnie O’Sullivan has threatened to walk away from snooker if he is made to feel under-valued (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan: I’d walk away from snooker if I felt under-valued

Barcelona head coach Xavi and president Joan Laporta during a press conference (Emilio Morenatti/AP)

My players persuaded me to change my mind – Xavi explains Barcelona U-turn

Ronnie O’Sullivan (pictured) sealed an emphatic win over Jackson Page (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan makes short work of Jackson Page to reach last 16 at Crucible

Xavi is to stay on as Barcelona’s head coach (Jose Breton/AP/PA)

Xavi thanks squad for support after confirming he will remain as Barcelona boss

Sunderland and the Republic of Ireland have paid tribute to former defender Charlie Hurley following his death at the age of 87 (PA)

Sunderland mourn death of club great ‘The King’ Charlie Hurley at age of 87

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Braintree and Witham News

Derby duel - Braintree Town assistant manager John White is looking forward to their National League South play-off semi-final with Chelmsford City, on Saturday

John White relishing prospect of play-off derby with Braintree Town

Issue - part of Notley Road has been closed due to the void

Braintree road suffers 'unexpected closure' after void discovered overnight

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South Essex news

Derby duel - Braintree Town assistant manager John White is looking forward to their National League South play-off semi-final with Chelmsford City, on Saturday

John White relishing prospect of play-off derby with Braintree Town

Issue - part of Notley Road has been closed due to the void

Braintree road suffers 'unexpected closure' after void discovered overnight

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National News

Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in court in Los Angeles (Etienne Laurent/Pool Photo via AP)

New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction

Police at Amman Valley school, in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire (Ben Birchall/PA)

Teachers and pupil injured in school stabbing released from hospital, police say

Scottish Green co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie are no longer ministers (Lesley Martin/PA)

Scottish Greens to vote against Humza Yousaf in confidence motion

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A drone found with haul of missiles allegedly destined for Houthi rebels which has been linked to Iran (MoD/PA)

UK places sanctions on individuals and firms linked to Iran drone industry

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The Prince of Wales during a visit Woodgate Valley Urban Farm (David Rose/PA)

Prince of Wales tours ‘amazing’ farm providing child mental health support

Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Cameron: No-one knows about our post-Brexit study-abroad scheme

Ahmed Alid (Counter Terror Policing/PA)

Asylum seeker ‘inspired by Gaza revenge’ guilty of murdering pensioner in street

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