Braintree and Witham Times

Part of the Colchester-bound carriageway will be shut between 9pm today and 5am tomorrow.

Resident doctors agreed on taking industrial action following a vote from resident doctor committee UKRDC to reject the latest government offer regarding pay increase.

A road closure near a major roundabout is causing chaos as traffic and HGVs are cutting through a quiet village.

A landmark case has found social media platforms to be faulty products as they were designed to be addictive, suing Meta and YouTube for millions of dollars.

After leading Braintree Council for 22 years, the Conservative councillor for Great Notley and Black Notley is stepping down from the role next month.

Colchester Institute, in Sheepen Road, finally received a ruling in a long-running tax fight with the HMRC, which was decided before the Court of Appeal.

Chelmsford’s 1940s Andrews Place bungalows to be demolished for new homes, with blue plaque commemorating WWII heroine Florence Attridge to be preserved.

The blaze broke out in Aetheric Road on Thursday afternoon and left two people needing medical treatment.

All Greater Anglia lines are closed after a person has been hit by a train between Shenfield and Chelmsford.

All Greater Anglia lines are currently closed after a person was hit by a train between Chelmsford and Shenfield this afternoon.

Traffic has slowed down as the road has been partially blocked both ways after an incident earlier today. 

15 criminals have been sentenced to prison for theft and burglary offences across Essex this year.

Drivers are asked to allow extra time for their journeys until the road has been cleared. 

Pete Wicks, 37, has been using his influence since his appearances on The Only Way is Essex and Strictly Come Dancing to advocate for animal welfare.

MP Nigel Farage has shared his views after a long-time Waitrose employee felt “demoralised” and “frustrated” after being fired for confronting a shoplifter who was stealing Easter eggs.

Aaron Patching, 29, subjected the woman to repeated and brutal assaults which involved him biting her cheek and suffocating her.

David Latter, now 60, was driving a Tesla when he struck John Wiseman in Cressing Road, Witham, in May 2023.

With alpacas, goats, sheep, horses, chickens and more, Alpaca Acres is home to a variety of adorable animals, many of whom are rescued.

Lidl is looking at 11 locations across Essex as potential sites for new stores - see the full list.

Garden centres are a popular pastime for families, gardeners and couples to visit during the warmer months.