Braintree Hour

"Squeaky dog toy scared away burglars in our home" bit.ly/2fd1mVS

New flights from Stansted to open up the Middle East to travellers bit.ly/2f9wSWV

MP meets with community council to discuss rural strategies bit.ly/2fgdGTu

Campaigners laugh as landscape consultant "suggests 1,600 homes on Flitch Way are insignificant" bit.ly/2fb1S6L

Man posing as council worker steals thousands of pounds in cash and jewellery from elderly woman bit.ly/2fegi4d

Housing developer helps transform disused section of school playground bit.ly/2eaeRTz

Gallery: Spooky fun at Cressing Temple Barns bit.ly/2fAzduf

Former DVD salesman releases comedic look at life behind the shop counter bit.ly/2ePtS0Y

Calais charity worker appeals for donations after French authorities agree to close the camp bit.ly/2f2mO1z

Burglar steals sleeping tablets and drinks bottle of Amaretto after breaking into house bit.ly/2f9vwaK

Housing association to demolish 17 flats in Braintree to make way for affordable homes bit.ly/2er5uQn

WATCH: "He went like a rockstar": Funeral held for Witham bouncer who loved to party bit.ly/2eLHhHo

Charity volunteer is recognised for her festive spirit bit.ly/2eq5Mao

Huge night of entertainment at countywide charity talent competition for teens bit.ly/2eXKOmt

Alert over gas canisters found in Witham car park bit.ly/2ebgjbM

School attendance in Essex is at its highest since records began, new figures show bit.ly/2f0TsPo

Expect sparks to fly at Bonfire Night events around the district bit.ly/2eWeosz

Man wanted by police in connection with burglary bit.ly/2e8fQXS

Braintree packing company scoops award for innovative designs bit.ly/2dWUKIB

Cat charity wants stricter regulations on sale of kittens bit.ly/2f1RcWr