Braintree and Witham Times

TV favourite Bradley Walsh is set to take the place of Simon Cowell on the judging panel of Britain's Got Talent for some auditions in the new series.

M25 delays of up to two hours after a lorry fire between Junctions 28 and 29. Three lanes remain closed as recovery work continues on September 29.

M25 lorry fire causes severe anticlockwise delays between Junctions 29 and 28, with two lanes closed, 45-minute queues and recovery work ongoing.

Braintree Council is holding a consultation on new outdoor table tennis facilities in Witham.

An Essex domestic abuse survivor is calling for Clare's Law to be reformed after waiting two months to learn about allegations against her ex-partner.

Joey Essex, Scarlett Moffatt and Karen Hauer among 12 contestants announced for new series of popular TV show.

Essex Police and military bomb disposal experts respond after a World War Two shell is found at a Chelmsford home, with safe disposal planned near Brook Lane.

UK diesel prices hit a record 199.18p per litre, leaving Essex drivers facing £2 fuel. See cheapest and most expensive north Essex forecourts near you today.

More than £920,000 was invested in Braintree’s leisure centres and sports sites during the first year of the council's partnership with Freedom Leisure.

Police have confirmed a woman has died in Sir Isaacs Walk, Colchester, after concerns for her welfare.

Essex woman Rachael Harvey-Purkiss and Allison Condon died in a Romania crash on September 24 while rescuing dogs. Tributes and GoFundMe appeal follow.

Seven-piece band Miss Disco is returning to The Institute in Braintree for their annual Halloween Thriller show.

Essex council leader Peter Harris defends Operation Vanguard private patrols in Braintree, Chelmsford and Colchester after criticism over Wethersfield pilot.

Essex coast flood alert - residents warned of possible flooding from higher tides on September 28, including Clacton, Maldon, Mersea Island and Jaywick.

A1307 Bartlow crash leaves 73-year-old woman seriously injured; police seek witnesses and dashcam footage following September 27 crash near Essex border.

Convicted fraudster Parmjit Dhami must repay £265,000 after using a fake mortgage to buy an Ilford property, following CPS civil recovery proceedings,.

Waverley resumes Essex coast sailings to Southend and Clacton after Tower Bridge issue forced Sunday's cruise cancellation.

Southend crash - motorcyclist taken to hospital after a road traffic collision on September 26; condition unconfirmed.

London Stansted Airport warns of A120 closures in Essex from September 28 to October 2, with overnight roadworks and diversions for drivers.

Police search for missing Harlow woman Bithiah McSpencer, 26, last seen in London on September 28 after travelling from Epping.