Car stolen from Essex home shortly after midnight leading to police appeal
'If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.'
Rare bird of prey on amber list that was once extinct photographed in Essex town
Essex-based photographer Brian Hardy recently captured breath-taking images of a female marsh harrier in flight on May 30.
Police appeal after attempted burglary in residential area of Essex town
The incident took place on Copland Crescent at around 3.40am, when two individuals were reportedly seen trying door handles.
Here are when London to Colchester train services will be disrupted next week
Late-night and early-morning services from London to Colchester will be disrupted next week whilst Greater Anglia carries out maintenance work.
Proposed change of use of sports site in Braintree submitted to council
An application for the proposed change of use of a sports facility has been submitted to Braintree council.
Councillor makes history after being elected for third term as town mayor
He is the first mayor in the town’s history to serve three terms in office.
Court rules in favour of media personality to keep lemurs at animal sanctuary
A media personality who runs an animal sanctuary near Braintree has won her appeal banning her from keeping lemurs.
Witham care home raises over £400 for residents' fund through annual dog show
The home says residents thoroughly enjoyed the day.
Pictured: Thief who took luxury cars to Essex before selling them to Africa
Hughie Bradley, 31, stole more than £600,000 of cars, took them to Essex and sold them to Africa
Coggeshall secondary school to ban skirts from September
The Gazette has seen a letter sent to parents on Monday by the school which says it is updating its "gender-neutral dress code".
Over £500,000 to be given to businesses and community groups in Braintree
Braintree Council will allocate £515,805 to businesses and community projects over the coming year.
Essex-born Eurovision star says this years entrants 'should not be defined' by finish
Essex-born former Eurovision song contest star Sam Ryder says this years British entrants "should not be defined" by their placement in the competition.
Celebrity chef wants to turn former stable block at Essex home into 'pop-up bakery'
Essex-born celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver has applied for permission to turn a former stable block at his family home into a pop-up bakery.
Man who fled to Australia 'going to have to face the music' for chop shop crimes
A man who fled to Australia after being involved in a gang which stole and dismantled luxury carts is “going to have to face the music”, a court heard.
Dog groomer who offers facials and mud baths crowned in top three in UK
A dog groomer who offers pup facials and mud baths has been crowned in the top three best dog groomers in the country.
Two men jailed after hundreds of cannabis plants seized during raid in Essex town
Two men were caught by officers fleeing from the cannabis grow.
LOST: Council votes against motion to oppose plans for Rivenhall incinerator
Braintree Council has voted against a motion to oppose yet more controversial plans for the Rivenhall Airfield incinerator.
Coggeshall Art Group exhibition hailed as success after attracting 700 visitors
Held in the village hall over the bank holiday weekend, the event showcased a wide variety of artwork.
Desperate for cash, Maldon man drove car without licence or insurance
A Maldon man who tried to make extra cash was caught driving without a licence by police.
Revealed: Braintree Council set to give its community assets a £1.5 million boost
The upgrades include the installation of a new heating system, new windows, and the replacement of flat roofing systems.
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