In this week's paper, we bring you a variety of stories, including:

  • Duo jailed after police seize 81kg cocaine haul
  • Homes flooded as water main bursts for second time this year
  • Anger as controversial homes plan gets approved to the disgust of 640 objectors
  • New therapeutic school lined up for 16th century offices
  • Mum's amazing giveaway so no-one misses out on school prom
  • School stalwart: 'Only £17k operation will make me feel normal again'
  • Driver killed in A120 smash drifted onto wrong side of the road
  • The Beavers are back! Mammals introduced to Braintree village
  • Keith Flint memorial petition gathers thousands more signatures
  • Knife-wielding store robber locked up for ten years