Braintree and Witham Times

Anthi Paganou – who posts as Hana online – is 24, originally from Greece, and in the final stretch of her marketing master’s at Essex University

Village residents moved a vote of no confidence in their parish council after they claimed they had been “shouted down and intimidated” by some councillors.

Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, visited Farleigh Hospice to learn more about the care it provides to patients and families across Essex.

Four gardens across Roydon, Ardleigh, Waltham Abbey and Wakes Colne are opening for visitors this month under the National Garden Scheme.

A person has died after being struck by a train on the Greater Anglia network between London and Stansted Airport.

Ryanair, Stansted’s main airline, reports record €2.26bn profit and 208m passengers despite Boeing delivery delays and higher fuel costs.

Polish national Jakub Jan Konkel, 40, was sentenced to 13 years and six months in prison, following a National Crime Agency investigation

A "rare" 50p coin has been listed for sale with an eye-watering asking price in South Ockendon in Essex.

Temperatures are expected to soar again this week as a 'mini heatwave' could hit Essex with the Met Office and WX Charts forecasting warmer weather.

A primary school in Witham has thrown a party in honour of Sir David Attenborough’s birthday and used it to deepen pupils’ love for the natural world.

Runners and supporters gathered at Colchester Zoo on Sunday morning for the Colchester Zoo Stampede 10K.

A "disturbance" took place around 2.50pm at the Water Gardens centre Asda superstore in Harlow on Sunday, May 17.

One lane is closed on the A12 London-bound near Kelvedon from junction 24 to junction 23 near London Road.

Barrier repairs are causing lane closures and delays on the M11 near Stansted Airport.

Barry Billings, 40, from Epping Green in Hertfordshire, was convicted of two counts of sexual assault and coercive and controlling behaviour.

More than 700 people took part in the Walk for Life through Essex countryside to raise funds for Farleigh Hospice.

Braintree Freeport outlet shopping centre is set to open three new womenswear clothing shops next week.

The Armed Forces is connecting with a key recruitment demographic by showcasing role models and high-calibre sporting competitions.

A blaze broke out at a two-storey property in Green Lane, Nazeing, at 9.50pm on Friday, May 16.

Generous portions, fair prices, and a warm, unpretentious atmosphere that leans fully into an old-school charm.