Braintree and Witham Times

A prolific Colchester thief has been banned from entering every Co-op and H&M store across England and Wales for five years.

Narrow roads and too few parking spaces in Essex housing estates are increasing risk for residents as emergency services are delayed.

Simon Wilson, a former headteacher from Colchester, completed the Round the Island Race as part of a 13-strong team supported by charity, Stride Forward on Saturday, July 11.

The popular Belhus Woods Country Park café has suddenly closed on a temporary basis due to issues with staff.

Five people have been charged following an investigation into vehicle thefts across various parts of Essex.

Two gang bosses have been convicted over a foiled £40 million cocaine-smuggling plot that saw half a tonne of drugs dumped into the sea.

A woman has been sentenced after a much-loved pet dog died while in her care.

Essex could be hotter than Barcelona next month as forecasters predict another major heatwave will bring temperatures of up to 38C.

East Anglia, including Essex, is edging closer to drought status after a third heatwave this year intensified pressure on water supplies.

The price of an historic pub near Braintree has dropped by £250,000 just two months after hitting the market.

Stansted Airport has announced the return of flights to Casablanca, Morocco from this winter.

Lift Maltings in Witham has received a Leading Parent Partnership Award for its efforts to strengthen relationships with families.

Drivers are facing the closure of the M11 in both directions near Saffron Walden due to emergency repairs.

Five have been arrested in connection with a number of cars and plant machinery stolen in parts of Essex.

A corporate manslaughter investigation is under way following the death of a 23-year-old man who fell from a balcony.

Long-serving councillor Roy Whitehead has been granted the honorary title of Freeman of the City in Chelmsford.

The Montefiore Institute in Stisted has unveiled new historical displays thanks to a £5,212 grant from Braintree Council.

An independent travel agent, who runs Your Great Adventures, has opened his first high street shop in Coggeshall.

The Met Office has issued an update as to whether the UK is likely to experience another heatwave into August.

An Essex care home has received a very poor rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) after putting patients at 'risk of avoidable harm'.