Braintree and Witham Times

A12 Colchester-bound road has been blocked due to an 'obstruction'.

Residents across Essex will be able to witness a military aircraft formation during the King's Birthday Flypast in June.

Here are five of the best garden centres to visit in Essex this spring including Perrywood, Popular Nurseries and Summerhill Garden Centre.

An 11-year-old girl from Southend scored in the top 1% of the British Mensa IQ test and gained membership of the elite club.

Local Policing Teams (LPTs) are usually the first faces victims, witnesses and bystanders will see at any incident.

Mad Dogs and Englishmen is an afternoon tea restaurant and cocktail lounge found in Leigh that is well worth a visit.

Essex is home to many great walking routes, and this one you can enjoy 'tranquil' scenery and a waterfall.

On November 9 last year Olasunkanmi Animashaun was involved in a road traffic accident in Main Road, Alresford while driving a white Ford Kuga.

10 men have been put behind bars across Essex for drugs offences since January 2026.

Bluebell season has started early, with woodlands already erupting into seas of violet-blues. Here are five nature reserves where you can enjoy the season.

A section of the A12 is currently closed affecting commuters in Essex.

Opportunities were "missed" in the care of an amputee from Southend who died from sepsis at Basildon Hospital, a coroner has said.

Commuters faced hours of travel chaos after a major rail fault caused delays and cancellations across the whole of Essex.

A 14-year-old girl has gone missing in Chelmsford.

A pair of long-haul lorry drivers are undertaking a major hike to ensure vulnerable children get the support they need.

The UK’s decision to rejoin the EU’s Erasmus+ scheme from 2027 is set to open a new world of opportunity for young people in Essex.

Farleigh Hospice has announced redundancies and cuts to services under mounting financial pressure.

Hospital volunteers in mid and south Essex are set to be honoured with a new award.

Closures are set to continue on the A12 in the coming days with maintenance work to continue throughout the week.

Barratt and David Wilson Homes donated to Kelvedon St Mary's C of E Primary Academy to boost its book collection.