Braintree and Witham Times

Live updates on the car fire on the A131 near Great Notley

A CAR is on fire on the A131 and is causing disruption near Great Notley.

Private rents rose to an average of £1,177 in May 2025, an annual increase of 7.7 per cent from £1,093 in May 2024.

The Thames Sailing Barge Trust in Maldon is offering last-minute opportunities to sail on its historic vessels.

One bungalow sustained severe damage in the incident, while three neighbouring properties were also affected by the fire.

As thousands prepare to descend on Chelmsford City Racecourse, Essex Police's creative approach ensures their message hits the right notes.

The charismatic TV personality, known for his appearances on I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! drew over 1,000 fans to Poplar Nurseries.

The Grove Shopping Centre in Witham is hosting a free family event this summer, featuring children's TV character Bluey.

Ten new on-call firefighters have been welcomed into Essex County Fire and Rescue Service after their basic training course at Maldon Fire Station.

Glenn Moss, 42, has been wandering the Welsh capital's streets in the lead-up to the Principality Stadium show, inadvertently causing excitement among fans.

A woman from Essex has found love with Tinder’s most swiped man.

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a talented singer and former X Factor contestant who tragically passed away at the age of 42.

Train services are disrupted this morning after a fault with a signalling system.

Although they may look harmless, grass seeds can pose a serious risk to dogs, especially during the warmer months when the grasses are dry and brittle.

A gang of thugs who made homemade “assassination kits” which were sent to the criminal underworld in Essex have been jailed for 60 years.

Thousands of music fans will be at Chelmsford City Racecourse to enjoy headliners Justin Timberlake, Duran Duran and Olly Murs.

Braintree Musical Society (BMS) has said goodbye after more than seven decades of performances.

Closures scheduled to take place on the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing may affect some Essex drivers this weekend. Be aware.

Essex Police’s newly launched neighbourhood teams have made more than 500 arrests across the county in just three months.

A father of two has admitted to killing a “loving” biker by dangerous driving.