Braintree and Witham Times

Parents say they are forced to pay hundreds of pounds in rising school bus fares due to a lack of places at their local school.

Families say they are being “crippled” by the costs of sending multiple children to school after a hike in bus fares.

Mersea resident Peter Shilton and wife Steph have spoken to the Gazette about a forthcoming fundraising night to support their charity, Shilton’s Silverlining.

Essex recorded 102 fraud by abuse of position reports in 2025/26, as City of London Police data reveals £93.8m stolen nationally, often from older people.

Essex Police appeal for information after reports of a man exposing himself in Danbury between July 18 and September 9. Images, video and witnesses sought.

Police are searching for missing 70-year-old Jeanette Smith, last seen in Harlow on September 13 near Hamstel Road. She was on foot; call 999.

Essex Police officers were called to Acacia Road in Maldon yesterday afternoon, following a crash that left one car overturned.

Essex fuel prices surge as diesel reaches £2.099 per litre and unleaded hits a two-year high amid Middle East conflict and oil supply fears.

Essex coroner warns blood test delays at Colchester General Hospital risk transplant patients after Suzanne Fredericks died on November 4. ESNEFT responds.

A CHARITY supporting people sleeping rough and facing addiction is now helping up to 100 people a day

Plan a day trip to Mersea Island, from oysters at The Company Shed to watersports, beach huts and scenic coastal views.

A Brightlingsea mum who turned unimaginable grief into a books is spearheading the area's first baby loss awareness week in October.

Just over a month since opening, Yeldham Pet Store in Great Yeldham is already thriving thanks to strong local support.

A crash has caused traffic disruption near Audley End House and Gardens.

It’s intended as a social platform where users can log how many pints they have drunk, interact with friends, and look at dedicated insights such as kilocalorie count, and the country of beers they are a fan of.

A senior police officer insists Braintree remains one of the safest districts in Essex, despite last month’s shocking town centre shooting.

A performer who made a standout professional debut at Colchester’s Mercury Theatre has been nominated for a prestigious national theatre award.

Essex readers have delivered sharply divided verdicts on Reform UK and Nigel Farage following allegations around the party’s finances.

Three men have been sentenced after a teenager was kidnapped and a man was left with life-threatening injuries in a stabbing in Harlow town.

Parents whose children attend a special school have raised concerns over late taxis, untrained passenger assistants and safety.