Braintree and Witham Times

A yellow heat-health alert has been issued for the East of England and Essex with health warnings issued.

A "loving family man" has died following a collision involving a van and two lorries with his family paying tribute.

A cyclist has been left with life-changing injuries after crashing into a pile of fly-tipped waste in Brentwood, Essex.

Rail passengers travelling between Essex and London are facing delays after a vehicle struck a railway bridge affecting Colchester, Clacton and Southend routes.

A former police officer would have been sacked for gross misconduct had he not already resigned a panel has found.

An Essex soldier who died during the First World War has finally been laid to rest more than 100 years after his death.

Plans have been submitted to bring a new padel tennis facility to Witham, transforming part of the town’s football club grounds.

A former first aider has said Galleys Corner and the A120 are “accidents waiting to happen” as he calls for urgent upgrades.

A body has been found in Colchester during the search for missing 42-year-old armed forces veteran Carl Jordan.

Harwich in north-east Essex is a port town home to the Electric Palace Cinema - one of the oldest remaining purpose-built cinemas in England used as a filming location for Downton Abbey: A New Era.

A man is being sought by police following a racially aggravated common assault reported in Southminster

Amy Lorenz, manager of the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance charity shop, has revealed the best time to visit for a bargain

A "selfish" Ford driver who left a pedestrian in a coma after a high-speed crash in Witham has been jailed for two years.

Community leaders have expressed shock and sadness following a fatal assault at Central Park in Chelmsford.

Police are growing increasingly concerned for a missing army veteran from Colchester last seen yesterday morning.

Skies across parts of Essex were filled with the roar of military aircraft including the iconic Red Arrows in celebration of the King's birthday.

A bespoke built five-bedroom detached house with a heated swimming pool in Dedham is on the market for £1,750,000.

Resurfacing work is due to take place on the A12 tonight following an earlier crash.

I always enjoy my time at the Colchester Roman and Mediaeval Festival and I love chatting with fellow attendees who are always friendly and welcoming.

Friendly staff, historic surroundings, great food and a thriving community atmosphere make The Crown Post a pub well worth visiting.