Braintree and Witham Times

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

Teenager Walter de Carvalho, 18, was jailed after British Transport Police found a six-inch dagger at Stratford station on September 9 while he was on licence.

Police are investigating reports of a "vile" social media post made after the death of three-year-old Noah Woods this week.

Ipswich Town defender Leif Davis donates £2,000 to Noah Woods’ family fundraiser after three-year-old’s death following disappearance in Brantham.

Craft Nurseries Garden Centre, located on Harwich Road in Manningtree has unveiled its "new and improved" space after building work took place this week.

A water safety petition has been signed by thousands following the death of Noah Woods after a body was found in Brantham on the Essex and Suffolk border.

A pod of around 25 pilot whales were reportedly spotted in the River Thames yesterday.

A120 eastbound traffic delays near Galley’s Corner, Essex, reach beyond the A131 turn-off, with 13-minute queues and speeds of 5mph.

THE government has been urged to "listen to the public" and abandon plans to merge Essex Police with other forces

Essex Police recorded 1,120 speeding offences in north Essex during targeted enforcement across Alresford, Braintree, Stansted, the A120 and other areas.

Ronan Keating is the next headliner to be confirmed for the 2027 Colchester Castle Summer Series.

Essex Wildlife Trust warns Google’s Thurrock data centre could destroy Arena Essex Raceway’s protected habitats, threaten rare wildlife and strain water supplies.

Essex’s Connect to Work scheme has supported more than 1,000 residents and helped 232 into jobs as minister Andrew Western praised its success on September 10.

Police and ambulance crews attended Recreation Road, Colchester, on September 17.

After 20 years behind the chair, a hairdresser was thrilled to open the doors to her new salon in Halstead this week.

Major retailer, TG Jones has announced it will be closing another Essex in Clacton town centre as part of a restructure.

Drivers face major disruption when one of the country’s busiest river crossings closes overnight later this month.

Clacton has been ranked inside the top 20 for Pip disability claimants across the UK and the top across Essex.

Parents are warning that soaring bus fares are making public transport to school unaffordable, with many families paying around £1,000 a year.