Braintree3 days agoHandshakes, heckles and a row over security patrols near asylum baseSome say the initiative is welcome and needed, while others claim it is stoking division.3 days ago4 days agoDispersal and face-cover bans in place for protestThe move comes ahead of an expected demonstration at a former RAF base used to house asylum seekers.4 days ago15 Sept 2026'Our town is safe - prove it needs private patrols'Tom Cunningham says the patrols risk "increasing concern or reinforcing inaccurate perceptions".15 Sept 202615 Sept 2026Why council is funding patrols near asylum baseAs private security guards begin patrols of towns near an Asylum base in Essex, we explain everything you need to know.15 Sept 202614 Sept 2026Private patrols begin on high streets near asylum baseA Reform UK-led council says it is part of a three-month trial to "deter anti-social behaviour".14 Sept 202610 Sept 2026Beer hops being grown for first time in 150 yearsThe hops have not been grown in the county since 1878.10 Sept 20269 Sept 2026'I was stuck on a plane for six hours - then the flight was cancelled'Katie Haines, 20, says passengers on her flight had to wait six hours with no updates, food or water.9 Sept 20268 Sept 2026Woman 'was stabbed and smothered' by her friendsAmy Keely, 40, and Charlotte James, 29, deny murdering Helen Bloomfield at her flat in Braintree.8 Sept 20267 Sept 2026Three people in court over town centre shootingTwo men, along with a 17-year-old boy, are accused of attempted murder following a shooting.7 Sept 2026...
