‘I’m lucky to be alive’ says man adapting to life after spinal cord injury
A man who has been left paralysed from the chest down says he is 'lucky to be alive' as he is determined to adapt to life in a wheelchair.
Iconic musician dubbed one of Britain’s 'biggest-ever stars' coming back to Witham
AN iconic musician dubbed “Britain’s biggest-ever stars” is coming back to Witham next month.
Mum says teen daughter left 'traumatised' after 'hit and run' outside town school
A teenage girl has been left “traumatised” after being injured by a car on her way to school, which drove off.
More than £3k raised at charity football match in memory of town headteacher
Witham celebrated the life of a beloved headteacher with a charity football match, which raised over £3,000 for a young people’s charity.
MP says news Witham's last two bank branches are to close is a 'terrible decision'
Witham's last two banks set to close is a “terrible decision”, says MP Priti Patel.
Braintree Village Ice Rink tickets to go on sale with special discounts
Tickets are on sale for special members tomorrow for Braintree Village’s popular ice rink.
Community transport service 'urgently needs' volunteers for housebound residents
Braintree Community Transport service ‘urgently’ needs volunteers to provide transport for elderly, isolated and frail people.
Witham retirement home raises over £500 for cancer charity with coffee morning
A retirement home in Witham has raised over £500 for cancer with a cake and coffee morning.
Two men raise funds for lifesaving mission after 82-mile walk across Essex
Two men have raised enough funds for a life-saving mission with an 82-mile walk across Essex.
Braintree SEND charity hosts celebrity patron Linda Robson for official opening
Happy Hill, a Braintree SEND charity, welcomed celebrity patron Linda Robson to officially open its hub for children and families.
