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Updates and news for the #Braintree area of #Essex

Originally over on the 'bird app' since 2012, we are now here on Bluesky and we like it!
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Man arrested on suspicion of hare coursing at #Essex farm
A man has been arrested on suspicion of hare coursing at a Saffron Walden farm.
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December 1, 2024 at 10:24 PM
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Cyclist suffers 'serious' head injury after crash with car on #Braintree road
#Essex Police are appealing for more information following a crash between a cyclist and car on Enterprise Drive in #Braintree.
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December 1, 2024 at 4:27 PM
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Fire crews tackle kitchen blaze sparked by unattended candle in #Essex flat
Fire crews attended a kitchen fire at a flat in Willowfield, Harlow on Saturday afternoon.
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December 1, 2024 at 10:31 AM
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Here is how your #Essex MP voted on the Assisted Dying Bill
MPs voted on a highly controversial bill, which could allow assisted dying in England and Wales.
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November 30, 2024 at 10:37 PM
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International drug dealer jailed for importing cannabis through #Essex airport
Samson Kuteyi has been jailed for six years after trying to import a large amount of cannabis through Stansted Airport.
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November 30, 2024 at 10:43 AM
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Family heartbroken after #Essex 20-year-old dies in hotel lift shaft fall
A 20-year-old man from #Essex has died after falling into an empty lift shaft while on a family holiday in Antalya, Turkey
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November 29, 2024 at 10:49 PM
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Drug dealer jailed after trying to import 23kg of cannabis through Stansted Airport
INTERNATIONAL drug dealer who tried to import cannabis through Stansted Airport has been jailed, after more than 23kg of cannabis was seized by Border Force.
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November 29, 2024 at 4:52 PM
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M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in #Essex taking place this weekend
Some closures from November 29 to December 1 on the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing may affect some #Essex drivers this weekend.
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November 29, 2024 at 10:55 AM
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Driver jailed following the death of 84-year-old #Braintree woman in major crash
Phyllis Willis, 84, from #Braintree, died after Shahani crashed into the Mitsubishi Shogun she was a passenger in
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November 28, 2024 at 5:04 PM
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Colchester man charged after shoplifting spree at Co-op stores
Officers at #Essex Police looked into a series of incidents between October 2023 and October 2024 in the city, which targeted Co-op stores in Harwich Road and Hawthorne Avenue. 
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November 28, 2024 at 11:07 AM
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Pub chain offering free bottle of beer to customers throughout December
Selected Greene King pubs around the UK will be offering a free bottle of Lucky Saint alcohol-free beer during December
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November 27, 2024 at 11:14 PM
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#Braintree girl, 7, raises over £500 for children's charity with fundraiser haircut
A young #Braintree girl will be cutting her hair this weekend, in support of children suffering from Cancer, with all extra funds going to Danaher Animal Home.
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November 27, 2024 at 5:17 PM
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'Kind, caring, loving' - 'Devastated' family's tribute to Martyn Richardson
Tributes have been shared in memory of Martyn Richardson by his family as plans and donations are made for his funeral.
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November 27, 2024 at 11:20 AM
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All the latest news on #Braintree's new Public Space Protection Order
Businesses in #Braintree Town Centre were given updates on the new Public Space Protection Order at a recent council networking event.
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November 26, 2024 at 11:26 PM
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Surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse
Almost 4,000 adults contacted the NSPCC Helpline with concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse in the first six months of 2024/25
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November 26, 2024 at 11:32 AM
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Police issue update as body found in waterway confirmed to be Martyn Richardson
Police “acknowledge, wholeheartedly thank and praise” volunteers as they confirm the body found in a waterway in #Braintree is Martyn Richardson.
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November 25, 2024 at 5:41 PM
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A12 closed after crash between car and van as police appeal launched
The A12 has been blocked near Chelmsford following a crash this morning. The northbound carriageway has been closed between Howe Green and Danbury.
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November 25, 2024 at 11:44 AM
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Road closures to come across #Essex with permanent speed limit changes
Various roads will close for works across #Essex in the coming weeks, with some permanent changes to speed limits.
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November 24, 2024 at 11:50 PM
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Man left with serious head injury after altercation outside mid #Essex venue
A man has been arrested as part of our response to an incident in Halstead
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November 24, 2024 at 5:54 PM
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Yellow weather warning issued as Storm Bert batters #Essex with 50mph winds
A yellow weather warning is blanketing the whole of #Essex today due to winds of 45-55 mph as Storm Bert may cause some disruption across the UK today.
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November 24, 2024 at 11:57 AM
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Second man identified as a suspect in Chelmsford murder investigation
A second man has been identified as a suspect in a murder investigation following the disappearance of a man in Chelmsford.
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November 23, 2024 at 6:05 PM
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Bed bug infestation in #Essex assisted living rooms as residents handed £342 bill
Elderly residents of a #Essex assisted living complex have been told there rooms are overrun with bedbugs and they will need to fork over more than £300 to fix it.
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November 23, 2024 at 12:08 PM
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Christmas in #Braintree: Which events are going ahead this weekend?
Some #Braintree Christmas events have been cancelled due to weather forecasts of 45mph winds.
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November 23, 2024 at 12:15 AM
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M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in #Essex taking place this weekend
Some closures from November 22 to 24 on the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing may affect some #Essex drivers this weekend.
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November 22, 2024 at 6:23 AM
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#Essex Police close investigation into social media post by Telegraph journalist
An independent review will be launched into #Essex Police's handling of the case
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November 21, 2024 at 6:29 PM