Braintree and Witham Times

Essex Police has a large presence in the town centre this morning after the incident took place in Braintree Market Place at around 10.10pm last night.

Three people have been hospitalised after a shooting incident in Braintree town centre.

A road has been closed and motorists are facing delays this morning as police continue to investigate a suspected firearms incident in Braintree.

Three people were taken to hospital with injuries, though none are believed to be life-threatening whilst one person has been arrested and remains in custody.

A shock decision of four Independent councillors joining the Conservative Group has brought a marked change in structure to Braintree District Council.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is celebrating the three dogs who play their part in keeping people safe.

Sir James Cleverly said it would be “a real wrench” to step away from being MP for Braintree before announcing his plans to run for Mayor of London.

British Transport Police (BTP) and paramedics attended the scene, where they provided emergency treatment before taking the victim to hospital.

The former The Only Way Is Essex star is among 10 celebrities taking part in The Box, a new competition presented by former Match of the Day host Gary Lineker.

The collision appears to have happened on the southbound carriageway, although delays are affecting motorists travelling both ways.

Delays are being worsened by traffic travelling to and from North Weald Market, with motorists urged to allow extra time.

The blaze broke out at Premier Labellers’ warehouse in Stour Road, Bathside Quay, during the early hours of Sunday August 16.

The group moved onto a four-acre field in Essex with 30 lorries to rip up grassland on May 1 - just hours after the council closed.

A four-bedroom eco-home with a Second World War air raid shelter, large outbuildings and around 1.5 acres of grounds is on the market for £750,000.

Flight LS1473 took off from Stansted at about 8.15am on Sunday, August 30, bound for the Spanish island.

Firefighters were called to the Basildon house after an e-scooter battery, which was on charge, caught fire.

Police are searching for a missing man who was last seen in the Southminster area of Essex.

The former home secretary said she would be taking on an “international role” for the party to strengthen links with sister parties worldwide.

A 22-year-old man has been reported missing, prompting an urgent public appeal by Essex Police.

Fish on the Quay owner Alan Brett is due to be sentenced for food safety and hygiene offences linked to a rat infestation at the premises.