Braintree and Witham Times

Motorists in Chelmsford are facing delays after reports of a police incident on Victoria Road South.

Across seven days of activity, enforcement teams seized around 1.5kg of cocaine, more than 50g of crack cocaine and heroin.

A 12-year-old boy who competed at Crufts with his nan’s rescue collie has left his whole family “incredibly proud”.

Firefighters were called to farm near Little Henny on Thursday night after a fire broke out in a large pile of manure.

A line-up of tribute bands and musical acts is heading to Braintree Institute, with tributes to Queen and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Greater Anglia warned passengers of delays because trains are running under a speed restriction over defective track.

Family members of a missing woman are appealing to residents’ compassion as the search for her continues.

Mr Scott said Stephensons has also invested into an app which makes it easier for passengers to travel.

M&S currently has more than 220 full-line and 310 Food stores across the UK, with more already scheduled to open before the end of the financial year.

Essex Police are urging a van driver to come forward after a collision saw a motorcyclist taken to hospital with life-changing injuries.

Essex Police have issued an urgent appeal after a motorcyclist was rushed to hospital with "life-changing" injuries this evening.

Police searching for missing woman Vitória Figueiredo Barreto have extended their search area to Bradwell-on-Sea.

Witham MP Priti Patel has welcomed North Essex Parking Partnership's decision to retain one hour of free on-street parking.

Essex born TV personality, Gemma Collins has been confirmed in the line-up of returning campmates for ITV's I'm A Celebrity South Africa 2026.

Plans to introduce parking charges in Halstead and Witham high streets, Bocking End and The Causeway in Bocking have been abandoned after strong opposition.

An Essex Police officer has been dismissed from the force after an investigation found his actions amounted to gross misconduct.

Vitória Figueiredo Barreto went missing last Tuesday and was last seen in Brightlingsea..

Witham Carnival Association has selected its new Carnival Court and Queen for 2026.

A development of almost 3,000 new homes could be built in Halstead as part of the Braintree district's Local Plan.

The Mercury Theatre has come to the rescue of post-panto blues by announcing its much-awaited 2026 festive production.