Hundreds gathered for Halstead’s annual torchlit procession. Crowds stopped the traffic as they walked from Market Hill to the public gardens last Wednesday. Music was led by the Colchester Salvation Army Band and carols were sung in the gardens.
A home for the elderly has been turned into a winter wonderland. Halstead mayor David Hume turned on the Christmas lights at Attwoods Manor in Mount Hill, Halstead. Anthony Edge, general manager of the residential and nursing home, said: “The mayor
Swans have made a rare appearance in Halstead. This feathered family were seen testing the water of the River Colne down by the Mill House, where council offices are based. Dick Barham, who works at Halstead Town Council, said: “I have been here for
Halstead town councillors are urging Braintree Council to spill the beans on a development project. In 2004, new shops, houses, offices and a 30-space car park were proposed for land to the east of the High Street. A number of people own sections of
X Factor winner Matt Cardle misses the cameraderie of a performing with a band. The 27-year-old of Little Maplestead is due to release his debut single “When we collide,” which is Biffy Clyro cover of the originally titled “Many of Horror.” He previously
Jim Holder heaped praise on his Halstead Town young guns after their thoroughly impressive 3-0 win at home to Downham. Ross Elkins, Reis Farley-Hearn and Jon Root scored their goals in the Ridgeons League division one contest at Rosemary Lane. It capped
