Braintree and Witham Times

Essex Police appeal for information to find missing woman Tiffany Knight, last seen in Witham on October 15 wearing a purple and white dress. Contact 101.

Several roads in Braintree and Halstead are due to close for carriageway, gas main and water works.

Nigel Farage says MPs face more threats than ever on October 15, marking five years since Sir David Amess was murdered amid warnings of political violence.

Essex’s first LEGO store opens at Lakeside Shopping Centre in West Thurrock on November 5, with exclusive sets, interactive activities and free events.

Broad Road near Braintree is partially blocked after a reported crash, with queues in both directions and delays on the A131 towards Marks Farm Roundabout.

Government backs new neighbourhood health centre at Maldon’s St Peter’s Hospital after a two-year campaign, with services set to remain in the town

Jet2 adds 32,000 Tunisia flights from five UK airports, extending its winter sun programme through November 30 and from February 11, 2028.

Severe drought has been declared across various counties in the UK, as Essex continues to face a hosepipe ban.

Stacey Solomon has unveiled her first makeover at her new countryside home — and fans are divided.

Shocking footage has shown a Harvester restaurant in Colchester up in flames, with it completely engulfed.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage visited Chelmsford, Essex, this morning to spotlight Essex County Council’s new Operation Vanguard scheme.

Greater Anglia passengers face delays and cancellations after a track defect disrupted key routes across Essex.

Witham MP Priti Patel visited Five Lakes Resort in Maldon to see how the site has developed and hear about its expansion plans.

The Harvester restaurant and pub in Stanway, near Colchester, has been left beyond saving after a devastating fire tore through the building overnight.

London Road in Stanway is closed after a fire at Harvester on October 15, with severe delays on Essex Yeomanry Way, Western Approach and A12.

The Harvester restaurant in Stanway, Colchester has burnt down overnight in a devastating fire.

The Harvester restaurant and pub in Stanway, near Colchester, has been destroyed in an overnight blaze.

Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex Roger Hirst is asking residents to help decide how much they pay for police and fire services.

A thug who terrorised his ex-girlfriend by breaking into her home and threatening to slit her throat in front of her children has been jailed again.

A planning enforcement investigation has been launched into concerns that illuminated signs at Witham's new McDonald’s were being left on overnight.