Braintree and Witham Times

Today media outlets across the country are joining a Day of Action to call for the UK Government to include anti-SLAPP protections in the forthcoming King’s Speech.

Reservoir levels in Essex are below seasonal averages, prompting calls for continued water-saving efforts by Essex Water.

ALB Festival has announced the final act for their 2026, which is due to take place in Colchester Castle Park.

An Essex pub nestled on the picturesque Essex island of Mersea has been named among the 'cosiest' in the UK.

Visitors enjoyed crafts, entertainment and refreshments at the Spring Shopping Fair at Cressing Temple Barns.

Claims of a car break-in being linked to an asylum seeker in the wake of protests in Essex have been dismissed.

A crash on the A12 between a car and a lorry is causing severe delays with traffic being held

COMMUTERS are facing delays on the A12 near Danbury as it is blocked heading towards London this morning

Essex Police says a plan is in place as fuel protests are planned at the Dartford Crossing and M25 today.

Witham based Aconda Industrial Carriers Ltd has received the King's Award for innovation for the second year running.

Essex offers some of the most varied and accessible plane-spotting in England with Stansted, Southend and RAF airstrips on the doorstep.

A woman is warning people to check their money after she says she was given a counterfeit £10 note from a Post Office branch.

A luxurious home with an indoor swimming pool has gone on the market for £2.2 million in Essex.

The Shoulder of Mutton in Halstead Road at Aldham features five rooms filled with antiques, as well as a cafe offering inside and outdoor seating.

A tribute show inspired by a fleeting celebrity visit is set to light up the stage in Essex, by way of a fan who has gone viral having met Manilow in Vegas.

Drivers are facing rush hour delays due to heavy traffic on the A12 due to reported obstruction.

A viral TikTok video by influencer Gymskin from Essex has sent a pop classic back into the UK top 20 charts.

A UK pet store chain is planning to expand across Essex.

A police officer has been cleared after being charged with driving without due care and attention at Chelmsford Magistrates Court.

There are reports of long delays and queueing traffic on the A130 leading up to the A12 near Chelmsford.