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Three can stay, wardens told

11:58am Tuesday 16th March 2010

Community wardens, who have been left “hanging” since Braintree Council’s last cabinet meeting, have now been told there will be three roles saved.

Former Halstead schoolboy revives radio show

9:42am Tuesday 16th March 2010

Radio DJ Steve Lamacq is to revive an old favourite with the return of his Evening Session show.

Youth work to suffer "tragic" loss

5:48pm Monday 15th March 2010

Dismayed villagers fear the “tragic” loss of community wardens’ proactive work among young people.

Memorial service for William Courtauld

4:27pm Monday 15th March 2010

A memorial service has been arranged following the death of William Courtauld OBE.

Dial-a-drink licence refused

2:14pm Monday 15th March 2010

A debt-ridden shopkeeper, who is struggling to keep his business going, has been dealt a blow by the council.

Were mink behind heron death?

Villager Charles Bird has inspected the injuries.

9:00am Monday 15th March 2010

Concerned villagers believe mink are behind the disappearance of ducks and the death of a heron.

Castle location for music video

Castle location for music video

3:30pm Sunday 14th March 2010

A rising star is filming a music video in Castle Hedingham.

Litter pickers get on board

1:00pm Saturday 13th March 2010

More volunteers have decided to dedicate some time to keeping Halstead tidy.

Attraction is awarded £50,000 "lifeline"

Branching out: Colne Valley Railway's vintage vehicle rally took place for the first time last year

8:00am Saturday 13th March 2010

A tourist attraction which has struggled during the recession has received an “absolute lifeline” in the form of £50,000.

Nursery protests at recycling ban

4:44pm Friday 12th March 2010

Angry nursery staff have been banned from recycling with children, because the rubbish will not be collected and they are not allowed to take it home.




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