Braintree and Witham Times

A fraudster who scammed people out of thousands of pounds selling fake Rolex watches on eBay has been jailed.

An Essex Police officer faces a gross misconduct hearing after testing positive for cocaine while on duty, he will appear before a misconduct panel on April 17.

A signalling fault has caused severe disruption to Greater Anglia train services across Essex, London and Suffolk.

A serving Essex Police officer who was charged with assault has had the case against him dropped

Drivers are facing severe delays on the M25 on the approach to the Dartford Crossing due to reports of a broken down vehicle.

Many residents in Braintree were evacuated after a shed fire spread to a property causing extensive damage.

Today media outlets across the country are joining a Day of Action to call for the UK Government to include anti-SLAPP protections in the forthcoming King’s Speech.

Reservoir levels in Essex are below seasonal averages, prompting calls for continued water-saving efforts by Essex Water.

ALB Festival has announced the final act for their 2026, which is due to take place in Colchester Castle Park.

An Essex pub nestled on the picturesque Essex island of Mersea has been named among the 'cosiest' in the UK.

Visitors enjoyed crafts, entertainment and refreshments at the Spring Shopping Fair at Cressing Temple Barns.

Claims of a car break-in being linked to an asylum seeker in the wake of protests in Essex have been dismissed.

A crash on the A12 between a car and a lorry is causing severe delays with traffic being held

COMMUTERS are facing delays on the A12 near Danbury as it is blocked heading towards London this morning

Essex Police says a plan is in place as fuel protests are planned at the Dartford Crossing and M25 today.

Witham based Aconda Industrial Carriers Ltd has received the King's Award for innovation for the second year running.

Essex offers some of the most varied and accessible plane-spotting in England with Stansted, Southend and RAF airstrips on the doorstep.

A woman is warning people to check their money after she says she was given a counterfeit £10 note from a Post Office branch.

A luxurious home with an indoor swimming pool has gone on the market for £2.2 million in Essex.

The Shoulder of Mutton in Halstead Road at Aldham features five rooms filled with antiques, as well as a cafe offering inside and outdoor seating.