China and UK in 'deals for North'

The UK and China are set to agree a number of partnerships designed to "unlock the potential" of the UK government's so-called Northern Powerhouse.

First pine martens arrive in mid Wales

Pine martens are to be relocated from parts of the Scottish Highlands to Powys and Ceredigion in a bid to save them from extinction in Wales.

Essex Chronicle published Resilient Braintree Town earn point against Mariners

BRAINTREE Town's unyielding defence was unbeatable on Saturday in their goalless draw at home with Grimsby Town.Saturday's opponents were going to be a test for the Vanarama National League's elite defence having averaged two goals a game but the Iron held on.That wasn't to say they didn't have their fair amount of chances to win the game but they can be content with a point against the former football league outfit.Earning a first start for Braintree after his goal midweek against Cheltenham...

Midwives warning over staff shortages

More maternity units are shutting their doors to patients as the NHS comes under increasing pressure, the Royal College of Midwives warns.

Chartered Institute of Horticulture to hold annual conference at SALTEX

The Chartered Institute of Horticulture (CIH) is for the first time teaming up with the Institute of Groundsmanship (IoG) by holding its annual conference at the IoG's flagship annual event, SALTEX.

ricbrown3193 published Police search for owner of pocket watch recovered after arrest of...

Police in Harlow are trying to trace the owner of this pocket watch, which is believed to have been stolen in a burglary. It was recovered today, Saturday October 10 following the arrest of two men at an address near Bush Fair. If anyone knows who owns the watch, get in touch with Pc Rebecca Hall on 101.

Essex Chronicle published Injury-time equaliser denies Braintree Town a shock win at...

A dramatic climax to a highly entertaining game at Whaddon Road on Tuesday evening saw Braintree Town almost pull off a shock result at former Football League side Cheltenham Town on Tuesday.With 30 seconds of normal time remaining, substitute Anthony Edgar put the Iron ahead only for Billy Waters to equalise in the third minute of stoppage time.A minute earlier the diminutive former Crewe striker had been denied a goal thanks to a brilliant save by Iron keeper Will Norris, who somehow managed...