Braintree and Witham Times

A 'Super' El Nino event could be about to bring warmer temperatures to Essex this year. Met Office issue statement on potential weather event.

Essex County Council’s new leader has declared a “pothole emergency” at the first full council meeting since Reform UK won control of the administration.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service have issued an update with the A12 still closed due to a vehicle fire near Witham.

Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old university student from Chafford Hundred, was fatally stabbed by 23-year-old Vickrum Digwa in Southampton.

Drivers are facing long delays on the A12 this afternoon with the Londonbound carriageway closed due to a vehicle fire

Drivers are facing severe delays on the A12 near Witham due to a vehicle fire with traffic building.

Vickrum Digwa has been found guilty of murdering an 18-year-old student from Chafford Hundred in a stabbing in Southampton.

A well-known Italian restaurant in Maldon is set to go up for auction next month.

Two Essex postcodes have each landed £1,000 prizes in the latest Postcode Lottery daily draws across the country.

A new online tool could help people across Essex track down air-conditioned spots.

Essex rail bosses have issued an apology after sweltering weather and issues with the track and overhead lines brought hours of travel disruption.

The NEEB Link business support programme in North Essex is set to continue for a second year.

Essex County Council held its first full council meeting since Reform UK took control.

Adnams is closing its doors in Saffron Walden this weekend after almost two decades of serving customers. The Frinton store will also shut after three years.

A video on social media shows a woman confront a store manager at Stanway's Marks & Spencer over her concerns for gender-neutral changing rooms.

AN Essex expert has given his verdict on claims of a "perfect storm" to draw Asian hornets to the region amid a reported rise in sightings in the UK.

A 17-year-old girl has been reported missing from Colchester. Essex Police have appealed for the public's help to find her.

The new PNP consultation function enables members of the public to have their say by providing feedback on individual public notices.

Essex and Suffolk Gliding Club has issued an update after an aircraft crash at Wormingford Airflied near Colchester.

Experts are calling for infrastructure which could help restore and protect nature – and a new A120 could be a perfect opportunity.