Braintree and Witham Times

Christmas shopping is set to become a festive day out as a popular Essex fair returns with more than 150 independent traders, food and entertainment

Essex Police has unveiled its newest station - the first police building built in Essex in 17 years.

An Essex mother is urging the Government to fund air ambulance services across the UK after her daughter’s death.

RESIDENTS are preparing to launch £15,000 legal challenge over plans to build 200 homes in a rural village

Colchester shoplifter Joanna Reynolds admitted 41 thefts worth £3,500 and received a two-year ban from every Co-op store in Essex on October 12.

More than 1,000 holidaymakers have been taught potentially lifesaving CPR skills by Essex & Herts Air Ambulance before jetting off on their travels

A violent offender who rammed a police car and drove through a garden to escape arrest is back behind bars.

Family pay tribute to Lee Jackson, who died at Valley Farm Holiday Park in Clacton on October 14. Daniel Fox has been charged with murder.

Essex's Colchester Zoo ranks seventh among the UK's best-rated zoos, earning a 4.67 Google rating from 21,593 reviews in a new Ski Famille study.

King Edward VI Grammar School in Chelmsford tops Essex’s 2026 GCSE league table, with an Attainment 8 score of 83.0, far above the England average.

Essex seaside town Frinton named one of UK’s friendliest retirement towns by World Atlas, praised for beach huts, quiet charm, independent shops and wildlife.

Thousands of patients will be able to access vital health checks closer to home following the opening of a new diagnostic centre in mid Essex

Essex TV presenter Jeff Brazier pleads guilty to driving 37mph in a 30mph zone on Lincolnshire’s A16 and failing to identify his campervan’s driver.

Brentwood man Scott Allaker faces sentencing after admitting five shop thefts; police found £1,117.55 of champagne, Prosecco and meat in his car in Essex.

Alton Garden Centre in Wickford unveiled its Christmas display on October 17, featuring Harry Potter decorations, festive lights, dining and Santa experiences.

Amy Kibblewhite says the “single tax” costs her £11,000 more a year, as the Essex homeowner shares lessons on managing bills and living alone.

Greater Anglia trains between Witham and Braintree face cancellations after signalling fault. Network Rail repairs are under way.

M25 closure at junction 15 near Heathrow runs from 8pm October 24 to 10am October 25. Airport travellers face delays, diversions and extra journey time.

Essex Police officer PC Benjamin Norfolk faces a misconduct hearing over alleged coercive and controlling behaviour, sexual comments and photos in uniform.

Essex Police appeal for CCTV and dashcam footage after a blue Yamaha motorbike was stolen in Hutton on October 15.