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Halstead rehab centre set to be 'improved' thanks to parent company acquisition
New home help service aims to support vulnerable people in Halstead
Animal feed store makes finals of award just six months after launch
Halstead fish and chip shop forced to increase prices due to cost-of-living
Couple open new 'old style' sweets and ice cream shop in Halstead
New gym with 'completely new concept' will open in Halstead this October
Halstead-family run florist celebrates two years of business in nearby town
Swim club to open new site near Halstead as business continues to expand
Halstead tattoo studio will support local charity with fundraiser this month
Review: Halstead’s new takeaway serves up tasty dinner with ‘rapid’ service
Post Office services restored to village after site reopens under new management
Halstead's Meow Cat Café expands business and opens second site in Essex
Here's what's on at Hedingham Castle during the school holidays
Braintree District Council to host business networking event with free breakfast
Earls Colne sees revival of post office after closure last year
Colchester book author to host two free creative writing workshops for youngsters
Meet the owner of a nightlife hotspot bringing the West End to Halstead
Meet the Halstead tattoo shop owner who discovered her love for drawing in lockdown
Hedingham Castle teams up with cream team company for Father's Day treat
In pictures: Knights, jousting, and more medieval fun held at Hedingham Castle
Passionate Essex swim school owner expanding her business with a Halstead location
Tea room owner 'sad' over having to close her business after 'tough ride'
McDonald's announces opening date for new restaurant in town near Halstead
Site of former village cafe set to be reinvigorated as plans approved
Meet the fitness lover opening a gym in his brother's memory
Getting married? This Sible Hedingham farm is now opening for wedding parties
Toy shop owner 'struggling not to give up' after cruel crooks snatch £63k of stock
Meet the Halstead mum of two bringing a Japanese Head Spa to the town
'Outstanding' Halstead childminder 'proud to be recognised' by education watchdog
Earls Colne care home holds successful Easter event for the community
This 'incredibly passionate' childminder has received high praise from a watchdog
The thrilling medieval event coming to a 900-year-old castle this weekend
Bosses at luxurious spa in Halstead 'thrilled' with latest prestigious award win
Village pub which is more than 500 years old reopens under new management
Meet the brothers running a new fresh food business that honours their grandmother
Crooks steal nearly £59k worth of Pokémon cards during Halstead toy shop raid
CCTV footage shows masked crook in £18k Halstead toy and games shop robbery
Halstead store ransacked by masked crook in second raid in two weeks
'Outstanding' Halstead nursery receives highest praise from education watchdog
Crooks ransack Halstead toys and games shop and steal up to £18k worth of products
Lucky village school receives £1,500 worth of Easter eggs and tech from firm
Earls Colne care home enjoys third annual 'mini Crufts' day with cute canines
Manufacturer to build new warehouse and parking on Halstead industrial estate
'If I don’t take a chance, I will lose out' - Owner to relaunch Halstead clothes shop
Village business becomes biggest supplier of emergency water in the UK
'I want to make people happy' - meet the new owner of popular Halstead pizzeria
Housing developer donates £1,000 to help popular village preschool
Travel agency working with village refill shop to reduce plastic waste
Meet the passionate trainee hairdresser up for apprentice of the year award
Halstead drug and alcohol rehab centre rated good by CQC after positive feedback
Man recovering from double heart bypass crowned winner of national award
Think robots will take your job? Think again, AI could actually boost employment
Village business bids for alcohol licence from Braintree Council
Halstead cat café confirms expansion to Colchester as landlord accepts deal