Braintree and Witham Times

A restaurant which prides its self on local produce and an experience like no other is aiming for its third rosette and a place in the Michelin Guide.

Essex weather is set to turn warmer, with Met Office forecasts predicting 21C on October 13, sunny spells and temperatures up to 6C above average.

Bishop Timothy Menezes appointed by Pope Leo XIV as Brentwood’s eighth bishop, succeeding Alan Williams, with installation at the cathedral on December 3.

Two people were left with paramedics after a two-vehicle crash on Howard Way, Harlow, on October 10. Essex Police said injuries were not serious.

Catherine, 37, from Thurrock, was reported missing on September 3 after her car was found near Eastbourne. Sussex Police urge anyone who sees her to call 999.

Ghosts, giants and the Doomway: The mysteries of Foulness Island and why October is the perfect time to explore some of Essex's most mysterious places.

The North Essex Parking Partnership (NEPP)  has been recognised for its part in a national award-winning project.

Braintree karate champion Abbie Sutton wins national gold and silver in the inaugural England Karate National Championships on September 20.

Tucked away in the Colne Valley, just a 30 minute drive from Colchester, Halstead is a traditional North Essex market town worth the day trip.

Discover Finchingfield, Essex - a picturesque village green, duck pond, windmill, historic buildings, pubs and scenic countryside that feels like the Cotswolds.

Woman dies in collision on London Road, Hadleigh, on October 9. Man arrested as Essex Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage to come forward.

A12 Junction 29 in Colchester faces overnight closures from October 19 to December 19 as National Highways carries out drainage improvements and lane works.

Environment Agency issues Essex coast flood alerts for October 10, warning of high tides, flooding and wave overtopping from Clacton to Felixstowe and Maldon.

Armed police and a helicopter responded in Southend on October 9 after a knife threat in Leigh. A weapon was recovered; no arrests were made.

Visiting a pumpkin patch is something I have always wanted to do, but for some reason never got round to doing. So I changed that this year.

Police have increased patrols around Great Notley and the A131 following reports of anti-social driving and nuisance vehicle activity in the area.

Westcliff man Louis Smeeton was sent to prison after pleading guilty to stalking, malicious communications and threats to kill.

A12 Essex crash: northbound road closed between Kelvedon South and North, causing severe delays and queues back to Witham North.

Armed police at a Southend estate tonight as officers continue searching for those involved in an incident which led to the recovery of a knife.

Essex Police recover a knife from a vehicle in Southend after a man was threatened in Leigh-on-Sea, prompting an armed response and helicopter search on October 9.