Council removes protest flags at migrant site
Braintree District Council faces backlash after workers tore down flags placed near former RAF base housing asylum seekers, igniting debate over free expression and migrant housing policies.
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Stuart Pearce's son Cody dies aged 27 in Braintree
Former England captain Stuart Pearce's son, Cody, has tragically passed away at 27. The football community unites in grief as tributes pour in for the young man from Braintree.
Judge delays decision on Essex migrant hotel fate
A High Court judge will determine the fate of asylum seekers at a controversial Essex hotel after a tense three-day hearing concluded without immediate verdict.
Taxi driver's 50-minute 999 wait before Southport killings
Exclusive investigation reveals critical emergency service delays as Southport taxi driver waited nearly an hour to report triple killer's whereabouts, raising serious questions about police response times.
Braintree Village named UK's Best Shopping Destination
Braintree Village in Essex has been officially named the UK's Best Shopping Village for 2024. Discover its winning formula of luxury outlets, dining, and family-friendly facilities that secured the top spot.
Major Fire Engulfs Witham Industrial Estate in Essex
A massive fire has torn through an industrial estate in Witham, Essex, sending plumes of thick black smoke across the county. Emergency services are on the scene as residents are urged to stay indoors and keep windows closed.
High Court Rules Against Yvette Cooper in Asylum Housing Case
The High Court has delivered a scathing rebuke to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, ruling the government's use of ex-military bases for asylum seekers unlawful. A landmark victory for human rights.
UK overrides Scotland on Aberdeen freeport funding
Westminster has intervened to approve funding for Aberdeen's green freeport, bypassing the Scottish Government's concerns over fair work conditions.
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