Shops and cafes in Halstead town centre could get funding for a free to use Wi-Fi network in a bid to boost visitor numbers. Business leaders are looking at ways to attract more shoppers and keep them in town. Similar schemes are being considered
Plans have been officially submitted to reopen public toilets in Halstead. Halstead Town Council have applied to Braintree Council for planning permission to refurbish the toilet block, in Chapel Street, by moving internal walls, modernising the
The Minories Gallery is holding a series of workshops, talks and demonstrations to accompany its latest exhibition, 30YRS of 12PM. From today until Friday, Doug Selway will be in residence producing monoprints and reliefs and on Tuesday, Al Brown
The Essex Golf and Country Club are the new holders of the Norman Plum Trophy after their final win against Stockbrook Manor. A team of 12 Essex golfers went to Colne Valley for the final of this county competition and at the end of the game, the
A Halstead woman is hanging up her dancing shoes after retiring from the Halstead Tea Dancers. The group was founded by Sylvia Merrifield and Beulah Bearman 18 years ago and has run once a month ever since. However, Beulah has decided to retire
Halstead Town manager Mark Benterman admits his players have given him a headache. The Humbugs return to Thurlow Nunn League division one action with a home game against Woodbridge Town today and will head into the game with confidence gained from
