Braintree and Witham Times

A Married at First Sight UK groom who once stripped naked on television is set to challenge Nigel Farage in the upcoming Clacton by-election.

Nigel Farage wants the by-election in Clacton to take place on the earliest date possible, August 6.

Flying Ant Day is likely to take place between July and August in 2026, but what are the potential dates?

An Essex land agency firm is marking a decade of growth and success.

MP James Cleverly says Reform UK leader Nigel Farage “knows he has not done the right thing” in failing to declare a £5million gift.

A wildlife campaigner has begun a remarkable 1,000-mile charity walk in a towering nine-foot tiger suit – with his journey set to pass through Essex.

Five fire vehicles are tackling a crop fire in north Essex near Colchester.

Virgin Media have been slapped with a £28m fine by Ofcom after preventing customers from cancelling their contracts.

All traffic has been temporarily stopped on the M11 heading towards London following a collision.

The Met Office has shared when the current July 2026 heatwave is going to end, amid amber heat health alerts being issued for some areas

Waitrose has confirmed when it will be opening its newest store in Essex inside Chelmer Village, Chelmsford.

Ollie Granger, a 43-year-old television professional and father who lives in north Essex, is looking to run for Clacton MP in the by-election.

A woman from Essex had her bladder removed due to her 15g-a-day ketamine habit - and will now urinate from her belly button.

Stansted Airport train passengers are facing disruption due to a problem which is currently under investigation.

Counter Terrorism Policing have issued a warning to parents following the sentencing of a 22-year-old man who was radicalised online from the age of 14.

The Clacton by-election has effectively become a two-horse race after the major parties stood aside leaving Nigel Farage against Count Binface.

Essex Police have increased patrols in Chelmsford following the death of a 21-year-old Radwan Shakur who suffered stab wounds in a local park.

The age of children able to use Entry/Exit System gates at UK airports including Stansted has been reduced to eight and upwards.

Clacton MP and leader of Reform UK, Nigel Farage has been pictured with residents in Clacton after announcing his shock resignation.

A young neo-Nazi who planned a mass gun attack has been jailed for 13 and a half years after he was snared by MI5.