Braintree and Witham Times

The owner of Cressing-based company, RJ Brett Contracts Ltd has admitted to several offences in relation to how the business was run.

Gladiators presenter and son of Bradley Walsh, Barney has been banned from driving and handed a fine for an offence on the M4.

Gladman submits plans for 375 homes in Silver End, Braintree, including 150 affordable homes, green spaces, and play areas; public consultation to follow.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving, after he sustained serious injuries during a collision in Chelmsford.

The East of England Ambulance Service has confirmed a woman was transported to hospital after being hit by a car in Manningtree.

Fire in Chelmsford garden sparks warning over faulty outdoor electrical wiring as Essex Fire urges safe installation of garden power cables and devices.

Households across Essex are to be given new bin guidelines as part of a new national scheme which is designed to make it easier for residents.

Residents in Braintree say the A120 “desperately” needs upgrades after plans for major works have been shelved by the government again.

Staff, patients and relatives were all among the victims last year..

Major roadworks on Panfield Lane, Braintree, begin 13 April for Dandara housing scheme; expect closures, diversions, and new cycleway links until July.

McFly to headline Chelmsford Summer Series 2025 at Central Park, with Craig David also performing over August Bank Holiday weekend.

PollCheck forecasts Reform UK to win a majority on Essex County Council in 2026, ending decades of Conservative dominance and reshaping local politics.

Essex Police says a cyclist suffered a head injury in a serious crash on the A131 at Great Notley.

father and son duo with the same name, James Connors and James Connors are wanted by police in connection with criminal offences in Essex.

Hello and welcome to our live blog. Here we will be keeping you posted on the A131 at Great Notley, which is closed following a serious collision.

A131 at Great Notley is closed with delays following a serious crash near a Tesco store.

Anglian Water has saved its east of England sewers - including Essex - from 10million litres of fat.

The Pub and Bar awards shine the spotlight on the best in the business, with this year's event marking its 10th anniversary.

Lindon Suett of L.S Metalworks near Dunmow returns to BBC One's I Made it at Market on 14 April, showcasing his custom UK-made metal sculptures.

All rail lines were closed following a person being hit by a train between Shenfield and Chelmsford yesterday afternoon.