Braintree and Witham Times

A manhunt for a wrongly freed prisoner involved in protests cost Essex and Metropolitan police a combined £152,738.

HUGE opportunities for Essex businesses and a growing workforce in the offshore wind industry were outlined at an event showcasing the pioneering sector.

Mill Green Lodge retirement development is hosting a cheese and wine event for over-60s.

On December 12 last year, police attended Donna Gilden’s home in Cressing Road for an unrelated matter, Colchester Magistrates’ Court heard on Tuesday.

There are around a dozen road defects and issues reported on the A120 between Braintree and Marks Tey.

Witham MP Priti Patel has donated to the Alzheimer's Society, the Mayor of Witham's chosen charity.

A man and a woman have been arrested for common assault after reports of a child being left frightened near a school in Witham, Essex.

A fraudster who scammed people out of thousands of pounds selling fake Rolex watches on eBay has been jailed.

An Essex Police officer faces a gross misconduct hearing after testing positive for cocaine while on duty, he will appear before a misconduct panel on April 17.

A signalling fault has caused severe disruption to Greater Anglia train services across Essex, London and Suffolk.

A serving Essex Police officer who was charged with assault has had the case against him dropped

Drivers are facing severe delays on the M25 on the approach to the Dartford Crossing due to reports of a broken down vehicle.

Many residents in Braintree were evacuated after a shed fire spread to a property causing extensive damage.

Today media outlets across the country are joining a Day of Action to call for the UK Government to include anti-SLAPP protections in the forthcoming King’s Speech.

Reservoir levels in Essex are below seasonal averages, prompting calls for continued water-saving efforts by Essex Water.

ALB Festival has announced the final act for their 2026, which is due to take place in Colchester Castle Park.

An Essex pub nestled on the picturesque Essex island of Mersea has been named among the 'cosiest' in the UK.

Visitors enjoyed crafts, entertainment and refreshments at the Spring Shopping Fair at Cressing Temple Barns.

Claims of a car break-in being linked to an asylum seeker in the wake of protests in Essex have been dismissed.

A crash on the A12 between a car and a lorry is causing severe delays with traffic being held