Braintree and Witham Times

Anglian Water faces criticism after a 15-day sewage overflow in Bocking polluted the River Blackwater.

Essex is home to some of the nation’s favourite and most recognisable celebrities.

Residents' gardens have been completely flooded after a water main burst at a Braintree primary school.

From beautiful green spaces and historic landmarks, residents say there’s plenty to love about living in the historic Roman city.

Every Thursday, we’ll be sharing readers’ announcements across five key areas

The Flitch Line from Witham to Braintree now has its own song and accompanying music video.

At about 11.40am, a water main burst at the edge of St Michael’s Primary School’s premises in Maple Avenue, Braintree.

The force said it is a great example of the community and police working together to improve road safety.

Three men have been arrested by Essex Police after officers prevented a potentially large-scale cannabis farm in Colchester.

Hello and welcome to our live blog. Here we will keep you updated on St Michael's primary school, which has been evacuated due to a burst water main.

St Michael's primary school has been evacuated after a water main burst, with the site unsure when it will re-open.

A man from Sible Hedingham has been sentenced for failing to provide a specimen for analysis after he was found unresponsive in his vehicle in Chelmsford.

Essex County Council is investing more than £1.45 million to boost bus usage across the county.

Anglian Water customers across Braintree and its outer areas are experiencing low water pressure or no water access due to an issue with a water pump.

Firefighters are urging drivers to stay in their vehicles as crews work at the scene of a lorry crash on the M25.

Hello and welcome to our live blog. Here we will keep you updated on the M25, which is blocked in both directions after a lorry had a 'blow out' and went down the embankment.

The Invincibles, written by acclaimed playwright Amanda Whittington, tells the true story of the Sterling Ladies of Dagenham.

M25 is blocked in both directions after a lorry had a 'blow out' and went down the embankment, reportedly bringing down power cables.

Passengers travelling on the Grater Anglia network will be able to use pay-as-you-go contactless ticketing at 20 additional stations from next Sunday.

The toilets were also closed in 2025 while improvement works took place.