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Teenager's car strayed into oncoming traffic before fatal A120 smash, inquest told
A TEENAGER was killed in a fatal collision after his vehicle strayed into oncoming traffic, a court has heard. Levi Bates, 19, died after a white Mercedes and a white Peugeot crashed along the A120 near Coggeshall on Saturday, August 1. An
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Road likely to be closed 'for most of day' after vehicle crashes into telegraph pole
A BUSY road is likely to be closed for most of the day after a vehicle crashed into a telegraph pole. Braxted Park Road, in Great Braxted, has been closed this morning following the collision. The accident, which involves one vehicle and a
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Nurseries opening up again for open days
NURSERIES in Braintree are welcoming the community back for the first time since the lockdown. The Busy Bees' centres at Galleys Corner and in Great Notley are hosting open days now that restrictions have been relaxed. Parents are being asked
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'Banning traffic in town centre will help increase footfall'
ENFORCING a traffic ban in Braintree town centre can help to increase footfall, it is claimed. Essex County Council’s infrastructure boss Kevin Bentley is also hopeful the £3m pedestrianisation scheme will help to create a greener and healthier
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Residents demand action on 'appalling' smell at pumping station
RESIDENTS are calling for action over a sewage pumping station which they say continually lets out an “appalling” smell. The station is based off Bridport Way, in Braintree, and those living close to it say the problem has got worse since the coronavirus