Braintree and Witham Times

A FLOOD alert has been issued for the Essex coast.

BUDDING young footballers are feeling the power after netting a funding hat-trick.

DETECTIVES are appealing for witnesses to come forward after illegal immigrants were allegedly seen running along the A120.

The number of coronavirus cases in Essex has increased by 21 over the last 24 hours, official figures show.

MORRISONS is investing even more money to boost its hygiene standards.

The reproduction number, or R value, of coronavirus transmission across the UK remains above 1.

STARGAZERS can look forward to an “unusual” celestial event next month when a Blue Moon rises in the sky.

There has been an increase in the number of children testing positive for Covid-19 last week, new figures show.

NORTH Essex residents are being urged not to call their doctor or visit their hospital's emergency department if they want a coronavirus test.

A NEW study by Tea and Coffee has uncovered links between house prices and the density of the UK’s favourite coffee house chains.

Action has been taken against a pub in Colchester after it failed to adhere to government coronavirus guidelines.

A VISITOR trail exploring Harwich’s links to the Mayflower ship has opened to coincide with the 400th anniversary of the vessel’s historic voyage.

A group of the Government’s science experts have called for a second national lockdown during the October half-term, in a bid to slow a developing second wave of coronavirus infections.

Ofcom will not investigate Diversity's controversial Black Lives Matter-inspired routine from Britain's Got Talent on September 5, despite viewer complaints soaring to 2,500 by last count on Thursday morning.

MOTORISTS are facing delays on the A12 this morning following a crash.

Apple users who have downloaded the new iOS 14 software update have been warned about a mysterious 'orange dot' that appears on the top of the screen.

Heath Secretary Matt Hancock has refused to rule out the possibility of a second national lockdown for England.

Discount retailer Home Bargains is to introduce a new 'Aldi-inspired' traffic-light system to help control the number of shoppers in its UK branches.

THE A12 is closed in one direction as work is done to remove a broken down lorry.