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Warning over venomous fish buried in the sand on Essex coast

3+ hour, 41+ min ago  (293+ words) Beachgoers are being warned ahead of the weever fish season." Weever fish, also known as sting fish, were spotted several times throughout Essex last year." But now people are being warned to keep an eye out for the venomous fish…...

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braintreeandwithamtimes. co. uk > news > 26068224. clarks-farm-seeks-forever-home-adorable-greyhound

Clarks Farm seeks forever home for adorable greyhound

4+ week, 5+ hour ago  (267+ words) A dog at Clarks Farm Greyhound Rehoming Centre'is looking for his forever home. Caspar, a three-year-old greyhound, has been with the Maldon-based Clarks Farm Greyhound Rehoming Centre since September 2025. The former racer is described as a 'big, goofy lad' full…...

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braintreeandwithamtimes. co. uk > news > 25905269. braintree-boy-12-competing-crufts-nans-rescue-dog

Braintree boy, 12, competing at Crufts with nan's rescue collie

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (503+ words) A 12-YEAR-old boy will be competing at Crufts this week with a rescue collie which belongs to his nan. Oliver Wood, who attends Alec Hunter in Braintree, has been surrounded by dogs his whole life and comes from a family…...

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braintreeandwithamtimes. co. uk > news > 25906149. crufts-launches-landmark-year-round-subscription-uk-dog-owners

Crufts launches landmark year'round subscription for UK dog owners

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (428+ words) Crufts is evolving into a year-round brand and community. Today, the world'famous Show becomes a platform for the UK's 13 million dogs1, with the launch of Crufts Club from "7. 99 a month. Backed by the Royal Kennel Club, the UK's oldest, most established…...

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braintreeandwithamtimes. co. uk > news > 25834062. braintree-care-home-resident-reunited-beloved-pet-cat

Braintree care home resident reunited with beloved cat Poppy

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (269+ words) A BRAINTREE care home resident has been reunited with her beloved cat Rona Antoniou, who recently moved into Aspen Grange care home, was overjoyed to be joined by her 19-year-old cat, Poppy, thanks to support from care home staff. Rona…...

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braintreeandwithamtimes. co. uk > news > 25719978. rare-birds-spotted-essex-year

Rare birds that have been spotted in Essex this year

5+ mon, 3+ day ago  (339+ words) Rare birds are always a joy to see, whether endangered or uncommon in the UK, it can be quite a spectacle. For many, birdwatching is an enjoyable pastime, but for others, they may be lucky enough to spot one at…...

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braintreeandwithamtimes. co. uk > news > 25478985. firefighters-called-rescue-parrot-stuck-tree-witham

Firefighters rescue parrot stuck up tree in Witham after failing first flight

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (215+ words) Firefighters were called to an address in Witham yesterday to rescue Peggy the parrot after she decided to wing it on her very first flight. Firefighters called to rescue parrot stuck up tree in Witham Firefighters were called to an…...