Braintree and Witham Times

White Elm Garden Centre in Bicknacre condemns repeated Halloween vandalism and a break-in at its petting farm, after displays and enclosures were damaged.

Essex Police appeal to identify man after woman was injured by an unknown liquid in a Saffron Walden alleyway attack on August 30.

A12 crash in Essex: traffic is held London-bound between junctions 25 and 24 near Marks Tey and Kelvedon, causing delays towards Chelmsford and London.

Delays are building on the A12 near Howe Green after a crash with long queues forming.

M11 crash between junctions 8 and 9 leaves one casualty in ambulance care, as Essex Police report delays on the northbound carriageway on October 22.

M25 crash near Dartford closes two anticlockwise lanes after Junction 1B, causing severe traffic delays back to Swanley and queues across the QE2 Bridge.

A famous comic has been spotted at a popular restaurant in Leigh whilst on tour at Southend Cliffs Pavilion.

Essex Police report motorcyclist allegedly reaching 140mph after failing to stop on A120, as officers record 5,223 speeding offences in September.

Greater Anglia trains between Harlow Town, Bishop’s Stortford and Stansted Airport face cancellations and delays after signalling faults on October 22.

A weather warning has been issued as Storm Austen is set to bring strong winds of up to 55mph to Essex.

Markshall Estate near Colchester will close its arboretum and woodland walks on October 23 as Storm Austen brings high winds and safety concerns to Essex.

A "PLEASANT and charming" man who was unwell with dementia was found trying to dig under a fence to escape a care home, an inquest has heard.

Thurrock Council's Trading Standards Imports Team joined forces with Border Force for the operation at Tilbury Port and London Gateway Port on September 22.

Drivers are facing severe delays on the M11 this morning with eight miles of congestion on the major route after a serious crash.

A major grid upgrade has been approved to strengthen electricity links to the Braintree district, from Suffolk.

Huge tree crashes onto car on A129 Southend Road near Billericay, Essex, scattering debris across the carriageway late on October 21.

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Brentwood, Essex, is hiring temporary Animal Caregivers and a Digital Marketing and Growth Manager.

M11 crash causes lengthy southbound delays between Junction 9 for Saffron Walden and Junction 8 for Bishop’s Stortford, with one lane closed.

A120 in Great Bromley, Essex, is blocked in both directions after a lorry fire between the A120/A133 junction and Elmstead, with delays expected this morning.

Drivers are facing lengthy queues after a crash partially blocked one of Essex's busiest roads near Brentwood.