Braintree and Witham Times

A specialist SEND charity has been praised by Ofsted after inspectors judged it to be operating at a ‘strong standard’ across all key areas.

A surprise visit from reality TV star Ferne McCann capped a busy week for an Essex antiques centre that had welcomed BBC cameras days earlier.

In a bid to prevent crime before it happens, Scott Pepper set up the independent Clacton Counter Crime Partnership in 2019.

A derelict former police station has been transformed into five stylish homes.

Social media star, Lisa Baggs who found fame on Gogglebox has been named the first female ambassador for an Essex animal rescue centre.

Severe A12 delays in Essex after crashes near Hatfield Peverel, Witham and Rivenhall, with congestion also reported on the A120 near Colchester.

Chelmsford teenage boy injured in alleged assault as 29-year-old arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent. Essex Police appeal for witnesses and CCTV.

A120 delays follow an incident eastbound near Crown Interchange, with queues on the A12 and around nine-minute delays. Drivers urged to allow extra time.

Witham fire suppression technology firm Reacton was awarded a King’s Award for Enterprise.

Princess Anne will visit Thorpe Bay and Mauden on October 19, attending a workshop at Shaftesbury Dolphin Court and opening new homes in south Essex.

City and Country backs Andy Burnham’s Your First Home scheme, offering first-time buyers 2.5 per cent deposits and government-backed equity loans up to 20 per cent.

Six Essex postcodes win £1,000 in the latest daily Postcode Lottery draw, with winners in Chelmsford, Colchester and Benfleet.

Essex drivers face a 20-mile A12 northbound closure between Boreham and Marks Tey on October 9 as National Highways completes roadworks and resurfacing.

Hundreds of cyclists raised more than £20,000 at Farleigh Hospice's annual Cycle for Life.

Essex-born Eurovision star Sam Ryder is tipped to join BBC’s Celebrity Race Across the World, as teaser images fuel speculation about the unconfirmed cast.

Pete Wicks reveals French bulldog Eric has died, months after losing his other French Peggy.

Anti-social behaviour hotspots in Colchester, Harwich and Braintree are receiving a share of £200,000 in targeted support.

Red Arrows flight plans reveal a route near Essex on October 3, as the RAF team heads to Duxford Flying Finale via Saffron Walden.

Essex Police sergeant Richard Lewington faces a misconduct hearing from October 5 over an alleged improper overtime claim.

Volunteer police officers in Essex staged a road safety operation in memory of much-loved colleague Special Sergeant Andy Linford.