Braintree and Witham Times

Wickes opens a new Saffron Walden home improvement store, creating around 25 jobs, with solar panels, kitchen and bathroom services, and community support.

Lottie's Lashes and Beauty in Sudbury that began in a summer shed is set to open its second location in Earls Colne in Essex.

Fans spent up to 12 hours queuing outside Smyths Toys Superstore, in Tollgate, as new Pokémon cards were launched.

Ponds in Hatfield Forest, Woodside Green and Wall Wood have been restored to tackle the effects of climate change.

Daniel Robinson and Sons raised £48,000 to support hospice care across Essex with a charity golf day.

Motorway crash causes standstill traffic on the northbound M11 after Junction 9 for Saffron Walden, with severe delays reported.

Sky Sports pundit Jay Bothroyd says Arsenal teenager Max Dowman, 16, should be in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad after his rapid Premier League rise.

A120 delays near Bradwell, Essex, are causing slow traffic and queues in both directions between Braintree and Coggeshall.

Five Guys has announced they will be opening a new store in Thurrock with a drive-thru.

Work has officially begun to dismantle the masts of a Second World War shipwreck packed with explosives off the coast of Southend soon

Brentwood Council has denied rumours that TG Jones is leaving the High Street because of the Baytree Centre redevelopment.

Mill Green Lodge in Witham is hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning to raise money for people with cancer.

Danbury power cut after lorry hits overhead cables on the A414 on September 18. Road closed as UK Power Networks delays repairs over a gas leak.

A414 in Essex closed both ways after lorry hits overhead electricity cables, bringing down wires and causing major delays around Maldon as crews respond.

The issue which caused thousands to be disrupted amid an air traffic control issue has been disclosed.

Essex residents are being asked what makes healthy eating difficult as part of the Make Food Fairer campaign.

The family of a "caring and kind" man who died after a serious assault at Liverpool Street station have paid tribute to him.

More than £80,000 has been raised in memory of three-year-old Noah who died after going missing near a playground.

A pod of pilot whales spotted in the River Thames have prompted safety warnings and concern for their welfare.

Police are hunting a driver who failed to stop after a crash near a Basildon school as they appeal for witnesses to come forward