Braintree and Witham Times

This means applying late could reduce the chance of a child being offered a place at their preferred school.

For children with disabilities, playgrounds are often inaccessible, why are councils not making parks inclusive for all mandatory?

Patients in Essex are being recruited to trial a major new blood test for Alzheimer’s which could revolutionise the diagnosis of the deadly condition.

Here are the road closures taking place in Essex this weekend on the A12, M25 and Dartford Crossing.

Following a period of absence, on July 10 another test was carried out which was negative.

Ridhwaan Ahmed, 25, appeared in court on Tuesday to admit a series of charges, including actual bodily harm.

A retired Essex police officer rekindled memories of his time on the force at Braintree Police Station's community open day.

Essex County Council has shared their plans for replacing 15 councils with three unitary authorities in Greater Essex.

Duncan Edwards, 62, is now facing 29 charges after being charged with a further three as part of an investigation spanning 40 years by Essex Police.

New and expectant mums in Essex are finding it easier to access NHS prescriptions thanks to digital maternity certificates.

London Stansted Airport is celebrating a record number of passengers passing through the terminal in August.

Churchill Living is hosting a charity coffee morning at its Mill Green Lodge development in Witham in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

With many reports of people experiencing more spiders in their home, here are five you are most likely to see in your home and why you should not fear.

The Works book and stationery shop has opened a new store at Braintree Outlet, creating eight new jobs.

There are several RSPCA branches in Essex, along with the affiliated Danaher Animal Home, all with pets looking for homes.

A firm in Braintree is celebrating a major milestone, after contributing to the recycling of one billion plastic straws.

Richard Jones, a Britain's Got Talent-winning magician, is excited to come back to Braintree for his mind-blowing tour.

Major roads across the UK are set to be redesigned with improved safety measures in an effort to prevent suicide.

It features incredible pictures of wildlife residing in the area as well as some unique landscapes and vehicles.

Essex libraries now have blood pressure monitors available to borrow for free, without the need for a GP referral.