Braintree and Witham Times

M25 crash causes lengthy delays clockwise between Junction 24 at Potters Bar and Junction 25 at Enfield, with two lanes closed.

Essex fire crews tackle a blaze on Little Walden Road in Little Walden as heavy smoke drifts across the village. Residents urged to shut windows and doors.

Essex Police investigate alleged indecent act by a man on a footpath in Great Bardfield, near Braintree, on September 29.

Essex drivers could face diesel rationing this winter amid global supply fears, as UK prices top £2 a litre and ministers assess fuel shortages and reserves.

Police appeal to find missing 79-year-old in Warley. She may be walking towards Charlies Bar. Call 999, quoting incident 231 of October 2.

Greater Anglia trains face delays at Harold Wood after a swan was found on the tracks, affecting London services to Norwich, Ipswich and Essex until noon.

Holly Trees Primary School in Brentwood will close on October 2, allowing staff and pupils to attend colleague Alison Barnwell’s funeral.

Jamie Oliver helps save Andrewsfield Aviation near Braintree from closure, with owner Marc Naylor promising continued flight training and aircraft hire.

London Stansted Airport in Essex has provided passengers with an update on its terminal extension project.

The council has agreed to overhaul its school transport services for children with SEND after serious transport failures put children's safety at risk.

Sturmer Garden Centre near Haverhill has closed permanently after around 40 years, ending trading and affecting staff, on-site businesses and suppliers.

Live updates as two seperate incidents cause chaos on the M25.

M25 traffic delays near Brentwood after a second crash closes lane three anticlockwise at Junction 28, with queues back to Junction 29.

Drivers are facing severe delays after an overturned car brought traffic to a halt on the M25.

Who is Pete Wicks? Discover the TOWIE star’s age, Essex roots, Olivia Attwood romance, TV career, Staying Relevant podcast and Dogs’ Trust work explained.

Former West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan is suing the BBC for more than £150 million over historical Panorama allegations, which he categorically denies.

A12 crash closes both lanes between Washbrook and Capel St Mary, causing delays at Copdock Roundabout and A14. Drivers advised to find alternative routes.

Helicopter installs new TV antenna at Sudbury transmitter after nine helicopter lifts, used by 1.5 million people across the region.

A baby alpaca with a broken leg is at the centre of a community fundraising appeal at an Essex animal sanctuary.

Braintree Council is putting an extra £100,000 into a scheme to improve neighbourhoods and public spaces.