Braintree and Witham Times

Essex Police appeal for help identifying a dark grey car after a woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run collision in Great Oakley on October 8.

Essex firefighters warn drivers over obstructive parking after a fire appliance was delayed reaching an incident on a narrow residential road.

A stolen Kia Sorento was recovered in Brentwood, Essex, just 16 hours after being taken in London, after police used a hidden Apple AirTag to track it.

Poundland jobs and 15 Essex stores could be at risk as owner Gordon Brothers seeks a buyer, with Usdaw warning the retailer may enter administration.

Busy road in Chelmsford is closed between Parkway and First Avenue after a reported burst water main, with delays on northbound Chelmer Valley Way.

Essex farming family faces £350,000 clean-up bill after 2,000 tonnes of fly-tipped waste were dumped in North Stifford, as NFU demands legal reform for victims.

Essex Police sergeant Richard Lewington cleared of false overtime claim at gross misconduct hearing held October 5 to 8; panel found no case to answer in Essex.

On October 8, Leigh Brown, 43, received a suspended sentence for messaging a Grindr decoy posing as a 15-year-old boy and possessing child indecent images.

Kemi Badenoch says Conservative poll momentum will continue after Tories leapfrog Reform UK, with YouGov putting them second behind Labour at 23%.

Ryanair is axing another European route from Stansted Airport.

Flights to a popular Stansted destination, Nuremberg affected with the airport shut due to aviation emergency.

Three men from Kent have been charged with hare coursing offences in the Bardfield area of Braintree district.

Colchester’s Kusturi Indian Restaurant wins National Chef of the Year and Essex Chef of the Year at the 2026 Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards.

Disqualified driver Alan McDonnell jailed for a year after 115mph police chase through Basildon and along A13, tracked by a police helicopter.

A 12-court Club de Padel is set to open at Lakeside Shopping Centre in summer 2027, with eight covered, four outdoor courts and a clubhouse with a bar and shop.

A jury has been selected for the trial of Russell Brand on rape and sexual assault charges that span 10 years of his showbiz career.

One bus company plans to take over a rival, including its staff and depot.

A120 drivers are facing a 14-mile diversion route for more than two weeks due to National Highways works.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) has been re-accredited for supporting veterans.

Kelvedon Spice, an Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant, wins Essex Restaurant of the Year at the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2026.