Braintree and Witham Times

Drivers are being warned of overnight closures on the A12 in Essex today (May 30) as National Highways carries out work.

In just a few days drivers using the A120 near Braintree are to face 33-mile diversions due to National Highways work.

The former Rose and Crown pub site in Braintree could be transformed into five dwellings, following the submission of a planning application.

Gosfield School has confirmed its gold partnership with the London Mavericks, marking a major development in its commitment to elite athlete development.

The Cabin Dairy is a dog-friendly café-bistro found in the village of Burnham-on-Crouch.

Five dogs are looking for their forever homes in Essex, they are currently being looked after by Dogs Trust in Basildon.

A resident in Harlow, Essex, who snapped up a £250k win, has become the fourth Harlow resident to win big on the Postcode Lottery in two years.

Richard van Dulken has been elected as chairman at Braintree Council, with Graham Butland as vice-chairman.

TOWIE star Chloe Lewis has paid tribute to her "first love" Jake Hall who suddenly died earlier this month in Majorca.

Former police officer and business founder Christian Hunt, of Mildmay Road, Burnham, has appeared at court facing multiple fraud charges.

TV presenter and author Richard Osman has corrected an entertainment news publication for sharing a story about BBC gameshow Pointless Celebrities.

A man living at RAF Wethersfield has been charged following reports a woman was assaulted on a Braintree street.

A serial burglar has been jailed after admitting a series of break-ins across four counties including Essex and Suffolk.

Essex Police have launched an appeal for find 53-year-old man Scott Game, who has been reported missing from the Clacton area.

Drivers commuting into Essex via the Dartford Tunnel are experiencing severe delays, due to heavier-than-normal traffic conditions.

An prolific shoplifter from Essex who targeted shops across the East of England has been jailed.

Essex Police recovered 1.3 tonnes of bladed weapons from knife disposal bins - equivalent to 6,000 knives - in just one week.

Tendring Council has defended Clacton Beach after the attraction was ranked among the most littered beaches in the UK based on just 29 TripAdvisor reviews.

A hairstylist based in Essex has told how he overcame school bullying to go on to work with Ariana Grande, Nicole Scherzinger, Love Island stars and more.

The UKHSA has issued a yellow heat health alert for Essex, and the wider East of England, as the warm weather this week continues.