Braintree and Witham Times

Essex man faces no further action after arrest over Linas Buta’s death in Rhos, near Wrexham, on March 27. Police probe now closed and report sent to coroner.

Paula Mathews, beloved Clacton County High School English and Drama teacher, has died. Her funeral will take place in Frinton at 1pm on November 5.

Inditex-owned Lefties opens its second UK store at Lakeside Shopping Centre, West Thurrock, on October 29, offering budget fashion, homeware and new jobs.

Essex rail passengers face November disruption as GBR Anglia engineering works affect Bures, Marks Tey and routes, with replacement buses on key weekends.

Essex Police search for missing 94-year-old Mercia Styles from Ingatestone, who has not been in contact since October 25. Call 999 with information.

Drivers are facing delays after a crash blocked a road close to one of the area's major junctions.

Essex shoppers warned not to eat recalled Arla Protein Puddings over possible glass contamination. Three flavours should be returned to shops for a full refund.

David Williams, 80, was driving a Volkswagen Passat in heavy rain when he struck the 16-year-old in Hatfield Road, Witham, last September.

Domestic abuse survivors in Essex will get faster access to support through a £4.45 million funding boost.

Cadent postpones Hedingham Road closure in Halstead until the new year, avoiding Christmas disruption, while gas main replacement works continue elsewhere.

Three ‘bungling’ burglars avoided jail after a birdwatcher spotted their suspicious behaviour through binoculars in St Osyth.

A councillor has resigned from his cabinet role after raising concerns about the handling of special educational needs services by civil servants.

TRIBUTES have been paid to a councillor who dedicated decades to public service and is remembered for his compassion and commitment

Around 32,000 extra GP appointments will be made available across Essex this winter as the NHS prepares for increased pressure.

TOWIE spin-offs Jordan & Sophie: A TOWIE Baby and Amy Childs: A TOWIE Wedding will air in November on TV, covering parenthood, fertility and a wedding.

Colchester friends’ PintMaxxing beer app gets national attention after Absolute Radio mention, attracting 5,500 users and logging 50,000 pints.

Braintree pensioners say they are “frightened and scared” after fencing was broken and earth moved near a public footpath.

A mum who has been fighting for answers over her disabled son's care for three years fears delays are putting his independence and wellbeing at risk.

Eight Essex locations, including Chelmsford, Colchester and Leigh-on-Sea, feature in Muddy Stilettos’ Top 260 Best Places to Live 2027 guide.

Cable thefts have surged in Essex, with 24 reported incidents in August and September - a 60 per cent increase from last year.