Braintree and Witham Times

MORE than 300 children across Essex are missing out on school, it has been revealed.

A major road is closed and there are delays of one hour due to a “severe collision”.

A building was saved by firefighters after a fire broke out in the corner of the barn.

A RESIDENT has kick started his dream of running his own restaurant by opening a business in his back garden.

A PROJECT to plant thousands of trees on a county estate and create one of the largest 'agroforestry' systems in the UK has started.

It received a glowing report from inspectors.

Everyone from teachers and civil servants to train drivers and university employees will down tools

Multiple vacant pubs are in need of a new landlord in the county.

Residents can sail to London on a new river bus service from Essex.

Flybe announced they would be going into administration seeing them cancel all flights.

Met Office responds to 'snow bomb' claims as freezing conditions continue.

Dame Esther Rantzen has revealed she has been diagnosed with lung cancer but remains "optimistic".

A person was trapped in their vehicle after a collision last night.

A man has been reported missing after being last seen leaving a hospital.

Essex County Council and Essex Police had previously raised concerns with the proposals.

“If you love big mastiff breeds would certainly fall in love with either of them.”

Residents dropped off more than 100 trees in total.

A woman has died following a ‘serious collision’ on a major road.

A man has been charged with six offences which include multiple burglaries in the district.

Residents are concerned about the outcome of a rescue mission for the Rochford seal.