Braintree and Witham Times

Essex could be hotter than Barcelona next month as forecasters predict another major heatwave will bring temperatures of up to 38C.

East Anglia, including Essex, is edging closer to drought status after a third heatwave this year intensified pressure on water supplies.

The price of an historic pub near Braintree has dropped by £250,000 just two months after hitting the market.

Stansted Airport has announced the return of flights to Casablanca, Morocco from this winter.

Lift Maltings in Witham has received a Leading Parent Partnership Award for its efforts to strengthen relationships with families.

Drivers are facing the closure of the M11 in both directions near Saffron Walden due to emergency repairs.

Five have been arrested in connection with a number of cars and plant machinery stolen in parts of Essex.

A corporate manslaughter investigation is under way following the death of a 23-year-old man who fell from a balcony.

Long-serving councillor Roy Whitehead has been granted the honorary title of Freeman of the City in Chelmsford.

The Montefiore Institute in Stisted has unveiled new historical displays thanks to a £5,212 grant from Braintree Council.

An independent travel agent, who runs Your Great Adventures, has opened his first high street shop in Coggeshall.

The Met Office has issued an update as to whether the UK is likely to experience another heatwave into August.

An Essex care home has received a very poor rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) after putting patients at 'risk of avoidable harm'.

Fire crews have tackled a house fire in Harlow that was believed to be caused by a gas cylinder.

Police are appealing for information after a hit-and-run involving a van and a motorbike on the A12 near Witham.

A beloved Essex motorcycle run has been cancelled due to low ticket sales and a clash with another event.

A once high street staple, GAME has collapsed into administration having once had more than 300 stores.

Fresh travel advice has been issued to Stansted and Southend Airport passengers looking to head to Portugal this summer.

More Essex residents are facing a hosepipe ban from Thames Water as hot weather continues and water supplies come under intense pressure.

A famous TV presenter has been spotted filming on Clacton seafront with crews.