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Ian Eagleton visited the Ramsey Academy in Halstead, spending time with students as part of the school's reading challenge.

The proposals submitted to Braintree Council outline the change of use of the office space which has "recently become vacant".

A LOCAL mum has been organising local events in Gosfield for many years, in support of her Diabetic daughter's modelling career.

The theatre, which was broken into and vandalised during the early hours of October 26, is a vital part of the community.

The iconic Grade I listed Hedingham Castle, which was built in the 12th century, may suffer from long-term damage, Historic England has said.

LOCAL ladies are inviting Earls Colne residents to join them in donating and writing Christmas cards, in support of an Essex charity that helps spread cheer to those less fortunate.

LOCAL man in his 80s has been completing daily walks around Ridgewell, raising funds for a charity project to build a school in Africa.

Alexander Baines, 27, has lived in Earls Colne since 2007 and has completed a range of walking challenges for various charities.

INTRUDERS broke into a post office and stationary store in Halstead just one week before the town’s Empire Theatre was broken into and vandalised.

Sport and volunteering groups and individuals were celebrated at the Braintree District Volunteer and Active Braintree Awards.