The Key Stage 2 tables detailing the results of primary schools across the country have been released. The information is based on the SAT results from summer 2013 and show how many pupils attend in school and they fared in Maths and English.
Damage to a sleigh and delays with insurance mean this year's Santa visits in Halstead have been cancelled. The sleigh ride, which is organised by the 1st Halstead Scouts, usually goes through the streets of Halstead on various dates throughout
It's the season for a pantomime... oh yes it is! Panto fans will be pleased to hear that local drama group Vikki V’s will be bringing some Christmas cheer to Halstead this weekend with their production of Beauty and the Beast. The group, which
Fears remain over the future of the family planning clinic at Halstead Hospital, despite plans to move services to Colchester being scrapped. Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust had been considering closing the clinic, which provides
EARLS Colne suffered a 6-2 defeat against Coggeshall, in the Kent Blaxill Essex and Suffolk Border League premier division on Saturday. However, the score did not reflect their hard-working performance, especially in light of players yet again
Cruel hunters chopped all fours paws off a badger which had already suffered horrific injuries. Members of the North East Essex Badger group were called out to the animal which had been spotted near Bradley Hill, Ovington, near Tilbury Juxta Clare
MANAGER Mark Benterman believes he is spoilt for choice in terms of players accelerating through the youth system at Halstead Town. The Humbugs have already developed a welcome and deserved reputation as a club that nurtures and develops their
A mum has described how her “little miracle” is recovering well after the crash that left her with life threatening injuries. Maisie Moon is now two-years-old and has made an amazing recovery after the Earls Colne crash a little over a year ago
HALSTEAD Road Runners hosted the third round of the 53-12 Cross-Country League. The race was held over a varied five-mile course for seniors and one-and-a-half miles for juniors, at Gosfield School. With open fields at the school and technical
