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Charities and groups encouraged to apply for latest round of community grants
Woman injured after early-morning assault on layby between Braintree and Colchester
Concerns raised over climate change's impact on Ribena blackcurrants in Colchester
'We need better funding' - Witham teacher takes part in teachers strike rally
A120 blocked with long delays after two vehicle car crash
Applications open for community projects to apply for grants to support work
Former head and academy trust CEO given OBE for top work improving schools
Braintree-born folk singer returning to Essex venue as part of latest tour
Blockbuster 'Tollywood' film to feature scenes filmed at Essex locations
Brothers taking on London Marathon for children's charity in memory of sibling
Motorcyclist who "drove recklessly towards A12" was under influence of drugs
Animal lover bringing back zoo calendars to raise money for the attraction
IN PICTURES: Dance company has sell-out show in first post-pandemic performance
Company raises £26,000 for Alzheimer's after co-founder diagnosed with illness
Essex blind stroke survivor, 68, denied guide dog due to 'unsuitable' footpath
Drug dealer who took over home of vulnerable man for drug base is jailed
Choir returning to popular theatre for rock concert fundraiser
Man arrested and charged in connection with ATM theft as police search concluded
Man charged with string of 34 business burglaries across mid and North Essex
Conductor's final hurrah as he prepares to bow out after decades of performances
Man found with kitchen knife in Braintree given 180 hours of unpaid work
Cancer survivor will be glowing after winning pamper prize
Zoo snapper's calendars go down a storm as hundreds raised for attraction
MP backs new scheme of paid teams to support community issues
'Enough is enough' - Teenager fighting to make public sexual harassment a crime
'Thanks for helping me and my family whilst I battle cancer'
'It's a big part of my life' - Zoo lover Steven created calendar to help funds