9+ hour ago  (261+ words) THERE have been seven death notices published in mid Essex in the past week. Every week, the Braintree and Witham Times, Halstead Gazette and Maldon Standard publish death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (167+ words) Two more men have been charged as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged human trafficking for sexual exploitation, rape and other sexual offences in Essex. Richard Howard-Smith, 35, and Eldred Reames, 24, both of Southwood Chase in Danbury, were arrested on…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (167+ words) A BRAINTREE man died the same day he was discharged from hospital following a knee replacement, an inquest has heard. Andrew Playle, 57, had the operation on Wednesday, April 8 of this year. Opening an inquest into his death, coroner Michelle Brown…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (567+ words) SHOPPERS at Braintree Village are thrilled by the latest fashion arrivals which bring much-needed womenswear to the centre. Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight have opened a shared 2, 300 sq ft unit next to French Connection, creating a one-stop destination for modern…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (419+ words) bringing a slice of Gotham City to central London. The experience included a Batcave-inspired surveillance system, Gotham skyline and a Batarang. The structure, designed to resemble Batman's iconic underground HQ, featured rocky detailing, screens and a gaming hub where fans…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (701+ words) I've tested plenty of outdoor dining bits over the years, but Lakeland's Blue Azure range might be one of the prettiest summer collections I've used in a long time - and right now the whole outdoor dining range is 25% off for…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (717+ words) The Premier League season draws to a close on Sunday with plenty still to play for on the final day. Arsenal have ended their long wait for a domestic title, but Champions League, Europa League and Conference League places have…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (400+ words) Southampton are now under investigation by the Football Association in relation to the "Spygate" scandal. The FA is looking at whether charges should be brought, following on from a decision by an EFL independent disciplinary commission to expel Saints from…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (302+ words) A hospice has expanded its inpatient facilities thanks to a "10, 000 donation from the Morrisons Foundation. Farleigh Hospice, in Chelmsford, has furnished and equipped three new bedrooms within its inpatient unit, increasing its capacity to care for people across mid Essex…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (370+ words) A WITHAM school has been praised for its progress in a recent Ofsted inspection. Lift Maltings met the expected standard in most areas under Ofsted's updated framework, which now uses a five-point scale instead of single-word judgements. Leanne Abbott-Jones, principal…...