Braintree and Witham Times

Essex Police have spoke out following the conviction of two men and a further guilty plea of two other men following a violent turn at a protest in Epping.

Clacton Airshow confirms the return of the Red Arrows for 2026's event.

Tributes have been paid to Nicky Smith a former Southend and Colchester United football player following his death.

Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court heard she, and another person, had travelled to Braintree, where they stole numerous items from the Nike store.

Four suspects who were reportedly fighting with weapons in Colchester are said to still be on the run.

Essex Police have confirmed the name of the 19-year-old woman who died after an incident involving a dog.

Crime in Essex saw a significant concentration in February 2026, with Great Eastern Avenue in Southend-on-Sea topping the list.

This pretty village in Essex home to "gourmet pubs" and a "cool coffee shop" has been named one of the poshest in the country - here's why.

A Braintree man has denied supplying drugs and having counterfeit money.

A council leader has said we need to “build communities, not just housing” as plans are proposed to build thousands of homes across the district.

Discover Chatham Green, Essex: a historic hamlet on the Essex Way, home to the award-nominated Windmill pub, Grade II listed buildings, and nature walks.

Ellouise Champion has now published two children’s books on Amazon called My Sibling in Heaven and My Sibling Amongst The Stars.

A fire at an area of marshland in Canvey was tackled by nine crews for four hours as they worked to put it out.

A man in his 50s is in a serious condition in hospital after being hit by a car in Essex which failed to stop at the scene.

A 19-year-old woman has died after a reported dog attack with a man in his 30s arrested in connection with the incident.

Travel agents across north Essex say bookings are starting to recover after they took a big hit in the wake of the Iran War.

Hedingham Castle is inviting families to get close to nature at Wild Keep Weekend over the May bank holiday.

The Rotary Club of Kelvedon and District has donated nearly £6,000 to fund equipment for the stroke unit at Colchester Hospital.

Essex County Council is recruiting for senior roles in Chelmsford, including Head of Data Management, Head of Education, and Senior Product Manager in Social Care.

The Met Office has warned of a rare weather phenomenon which could bring heatwaves to Essex this summer.