Braintree and Witham Times

Harlow road closure: route between Fifth Avenue roundabout and Burnt Mill Lane closes from September 21 to November 8 for roadworks, with a 12-mile diversion.

Sir John Whittingdale says Maldon needs a permanent banking hub in the town centre.

Stansted Airport staff swapped runways for classrooms for a day of community volunteering.

Two city centre car parks will be temporarily closed to the public on Wednesday and Thursday.

A UK holiday park firm which runs a once-popular West Sussex holiday village has gone into administration.

A former school with more than a century of history is now on the market following its closure with "immediate effect" in August.

A TEENAGER carrying a rucksack from one friend's sofa to another. A young mother worried about where she and her baby will sleep next week. A 19-year-old quietly staying with relatives because home is no longer safe. This is homelessness, but not the kind people see on the streets.

Lakeside Shopping Centre unveils The Santa Express, a train-themed Christmas grotto in Thurrock, running from November 27 to Christmas Eve. Book now.

Essex residents could see the Northern Lights in autumn 2026 as Solar Cycle 25 keeps geomagnetic activity high, with equinoxes improving viewing chances.

Thai One, a small family-run Thai restaurant in East Hill, has spoken out about the impact of ongoing roadworks on its business.

Braintree has taken a major step towards updating its Local Plan.

Ongar Garden Centre launches its Christmas department on October 3 and 4, with festive family fun, discounts, decorations, gifts and Santa experiences.

Witham MP Priti Patel has praised the specialist and highly skilled work being carried major aerospace employer Safran.

Lidl has unveiled plans to demolish one of its stores and replace it with a supermarket almost twice the size.

Rochford and Castle Point named among East of England’s most peaceful places to live, as a national study ranks crime, noise, green space and nightlife.

A new solar farm with 24,000 panels is now fully operational at London Stansted Airport.

TG Jones, which operates the Brentwood's Post Office will close down in January 2027 it has been confirmed.

The Essex County Christmas Fair is moving to Boreham House, with more than 150 stalls offering a range of gifts and festive items.

Essex Police seize quadbike after suspected night poaching and hare coursing in Cressing, Essex, on September 19; drone tracking aids ongoing police investigations.

West Mersea Town Council appeals for information after antisocial behaviour left Fairhaven public toilets unusable on