Man given 100 hours unpaid work for being in charge of attacking dog
A man from Cressing has been sentenced to do 100 hours of unpaid work for being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control.
Calls to close Wethersfield asylum centre as Essex crime statistics revealed
Calls to close Wethersfield Asylum Reception Centre when planned have grown while reports of crime statistics have been revealed.
Colchester Unite Against Racism members say they are there to 'build bridges'
Linda said she is part of a group of women in Essex and Suffolk coming together after many years apart who are now ready to stand up for their beliefs.
Essex pier praised for 'redefining UK seaside tourism'
An international travel publication has praised Clacton Pier for its role in 'redefining' UK tourism.
Essex drivers face further delays due to reported crash on busy motorway
A South Essex road is partially blocked due to a reported crash.
Braintree firm makes key appointment as it goes from strength to strength
Continuing to go from strength to strength, Lolly has welcomed Jaz Daily into their team to support the expansion of new business opportunities.
Well-known garden centre on sale for £2 million after financial pressures
Sturmer Garden Centre, located in Sturmer near Haverhill, is on the market following financial difficulties
Drugs bust sees man arrested on suspicion of Class A drug offences
A 21-year-old man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the supply of Class A drugs in Colchester.
All lanes stopped after reports of vehicle fire on major Essex road
All lanes have been stopped on a major road after reports of a vehicle fire near Stansted Airport
Premier League star says he feels 'safer' in Middle East than in Essex
Former Premier League star Jonjo Shelvey says he still feels “safer” living in Dubai than back home in Essex, despite the recent conflict.
Dozens of firefighters tackle large blaze at plant nursery in Essex
A BUILDING has been left gutted as fire crews responded to a huge blaze at a plant nursery in Nazeing, Essex.
Study names Essex among UK's cleanest counties for kids' soft play centres
The county of Essex has been named as one of the UK's cleanest areas for kids' soft play centres in a recent study.
Urgent appeal as police 'worried about' missing woman
A missing woman from Canvey was last seen wearing a black baseball cap, a green tracksuit, and carrying a black bag.
Rare 'exotic-looking' bird spotted near Essex nature reserve
The hoopoe was seen on April 9 close to Gunners Park and Shoebury Ranges, in what has been described as a “rare sighting for Essex”.
London Stansted Airport to offer more than 500 roles at jobs fair
London Stansted Airport is preparing to welcome hundreds of job seekers to a jobs fair at the Radisson Blu Hotel.
How National Grid is helping young people launch a career in energy
How a National Grid project is delivering vital infrastructure and opportunities for people to gain early experience in the energy sector.
Braintree man banned from road for dangerous driving on e-bike
A man from Braintree has been banned from the roads for dangerous driving of an electric bike.
More than 15,000 Essex families to find out primary school places today
Thousands of families across Essex are set to find out which primary school their child will be attending in September.
Tiny Essex village home to less than 900 people named among Britain's poshest
The village of Ramsden Bellhouse in Essex has been named as the poshest village in the county by The Telegraph.
Essex's new High Sheriff follows eight ancestors in one of the country's oldest roles
Essex’s new High Sheriff follows into the footsteps of her ancestors as she vows to support those making a difference.
Braintree and Witham Times News
Subscribe to Braintree and Witham Times feed