Braintree and Witham Times

Jack Biscoe, from Essex, calls for family dog to be put down after fatal attack on daughter Jamie-Lea, 19. Essex Police investigating Leaden Roding tragedy.

A UPS worker from Braintree, Essex, who enabled £10 million of cocaine to be smuggled into Britain is set to be sentenced in June, a court has heard

Essex Fire and Rescue Service were called to the fire in Scraley Road, Great Totham, last night at around 11.10pm

Two women have been charged with murder following the death of 52-year-old woman Helen Bloomfield in Braintree.

A busy Essex route is reportedly experiencing severe delays which are currently increasing on A120.

A section of the A12 is due to face weeks of closures in both directions from today junction 29 near Colchester, Essex.

Essex Police have spoke out following the conviction of two men and a further guilty plea of two other men following a violent turn at a protest in Epping.

Clacton Airshow confirms the return of the Red Arrows for 2026's event.

Tributes have been paid to Nicky Smith a former Southend and Colchester United football player following his death.

Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court heard she, and another person, had travelled to Braintree, where they stole numerous items from the Nike store.

Four suspects who were reportedly fighting with weapons in Colchester are said to still be on the run.

Essex Police have confirmed the name of the 19-year-old woman who died after an incident involving a dog.

Crime in Essex saw a significant concentration in February 2026, with Great Eastern Avenue in Southend-on-Sea topping the list.

This pretty village in Essex home to "gourmet pubs" and a "cool coffee shop" has been named one of the poshest in the country - here's why.

A Braintree man has denied supplying drugs and having counterfeit money.

A council leader has said we need to “build communities, not just housing” as plans are proposed to build thousands of homes across the district.

Discover Chatham Green, Essex: a historic hamlet on the Essex Way, home to the award-nominated Windmill pub, Grade II listed buildings, and nature walks.

Ellouise Champion has now published two children’s books on Amazon called My Sibling in Heaven and My Sibling Amongst The Stars.

A fire at an area of marshland in Canvey was tackled by nine crews for four hours as they worked to put it out.

A man in his 50s is in a serious condition in hospital after being hit by a car in Essex which failed to stop at the scene.