Braintree and Witham Times

Emergency services did not follow up on a man’s welfare and missed a desperate call for help before a man decided to take his life in Colchester, a court heard.

A FATHER has called for his family dog to be put down after his teenage daughter was killed by the pet in an "out of the blue" attack

Historic Felsted Railway Station has become “derelict” after being overrun by fly tipping onsite.

Young farmer Archie Morris was invited to Tiptree Farm to learn their secrets of growing the world-famous strawberries.

A Kelvedon curry house could be in line to win the "most wanted" in the south of England at an annual awards.

Big John, known for his Chinese takeaway reviews, and catchphrase "BOSH!" at the end of videos, has landed a six-part series with Paramount+.

A busy route is closing for three months from today as work gets underway for a new housing development.

Jack Biscoe, from Essex, calls for family dog to be put down after fatal attack on daughter Jamie-Lea, 19. Essex Police investigating Leaden Roding tragedy.

A UPS worker from Braintree, Essex, who enabled £10 million of cocaine to be smuggled into Britain is set to be sentenced in June, a court has heard

Essex Fire and Rescue Service were called to the fire in Scraley Road, Great Totham, last night at around 11.10pm

Two women have been charged with murder following the death of 52-year-old woman Helen Bloomfield in Braintree.

A busy Essex route is reportedly experiencing severe delays which are currently increasing on A120.

A section of the A12 is due to face weeks of closures in both directions from today junction 29 near Colchester, Essex.

Essex Police have spoke out following the conviction of two men and a further guilty plea of two other men following a violent turn at a protest in Epping.

Clacton Airshow confirms the return of the Red Arrows for 2026's event.

Tributes have been paid to Nicky Smith a former Southend and Colchester United football player following his death.

Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court heard she, and another person, had travelled to Braintree, where they stole numerous items from the Nike store.

Four suspects who were reportedly fighting with weapons in Colchester are said to still be on the run.

Essex Police have confirmed the name of the 19-year-old woman who died after an incident involving a dog.

Crime in Essex saw a significant concentration in February 2026, with Great Eastern Avenue in Southend-on-Sea topping the list.