Mothers’ mud fury swings to joy

THIS group of mothers had something to celebrate after their park was reclaimed from the mud. Parents came together to form Mums Against Mud after becoming fed up with wading across soggy playing fields to get to the swings at King George’s Playing Fields, in Ingrave Road. They arranged to protest in the park on Valentine’s Day, but called it off after Brentwood Council installed two new swings on hardstanding. Claire Mackaness said: “We are really delighted with the new swings. It is only a temporary measure as the council is applying for some lottery funding, but we don’t mind waiting if we can keep dry.”

Brentwood to have its own show?

6:55pm Thursday 24th July 2008

BRENTWOOD could have its own town festival if a leading councillor gets his way.

Davis turns his hand to poker

9:54am Thursday 24th July 2008

ONE of Brentwood's most famous residents swapped the snooker table for the poker table and netted nearly $30,000.

Crime falls in Brentwood

5:01pm Wednesday 23rd July 2008

CRIME in Brentwood has fallen in every comparable category this year, according to statistics released by Essex Police.

Man charged over quad bike death

4:59pm Wednesday 23rd July 2008

A MAN will appear in court next week charged with manslaughter over the death of a seven-year-old girl.

Crossrail receives Royal Assent

9:30am Wednesday 23rd July 2008

A LANDMARK project that will transform rail services in the east of England has finally got the all clear.

Charity golf day this weekend

7:06am Wednesday 23rd July 2008

A CHARITY golf day has been organised by the mayor of Brentwood.

Police link Hutton break-ins

5:33pm Tuesday 22nd July 2008

POLICE are linking two break-ins in Hutton.

Stop and search operation deemed a success

7:31am Tuesday 22nd July 2008

FOUR people were arrested in Brentwood as police carried out an operation to reduce crime on the railways.

Charitable donations to go further

5:24pm Monday 21st July 2008

PEOPLE and businesses planning to donate to small charities in Essex are being encouraged to back a scheme to help their money go further.

Residents praised for recycling rate

10:51am Monday 21st July 2008

BRENTWOOD Council has praised residents for helping it to achieve its recycling targets.

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