Braintree and Witham Times

Greater Anglia have cancelled a list of services across Essex this morning, including at Southend Victoria and Wivenhoe.

A list of Greater Anglia services across Southend, Wivenhoe and Elsenham have been cancelled this morning, causing severe disruption for morning commuters.

Former The Only Way is Essex star, Gemma Collins has announced the death of her mum Joan with an emotional tribute.

A man who helped organise the supply of drugs in Braintree had an addiction which “took over his life”, a court heard.

Thick black smoke can be seen from a major fire involving a large number of tyres near Chelmsford.

Crews are currently responding to a number of fires across Essex, with some producing large amounts of visible smoke.

A large fire near Chelmsford is sending smoke that can be seen from Braintree and Witham.

Two lanes are closed on the A12 due to a broken-down lorry near Hatfield Peverel.

A child was injured in an incident involving a dog in a Basildon supermarket car park.

With countryside walks, heritage spots and some excellent eateries all on its doorstep, the charming village of Rayne is a must-visit for everyone.

Lambton & Jackson has been awarded three stars at the 2026 Great Taste Awards for its Maldon Cure Smoked Salmon.

Braintree District Council said the schemes had helped strengthen communities, support businesses and improve the quality of life for residents.

A former care worker from Frinton, Essex, is earning more than £50,000 a month after ditching her job to become a full-time reseller.

A huge fire is burning grassland the size of seven football pitches near Brentwood.

A market stallholder has been convicted of selling a Lost Mary vape to a child.

Essex & Suffolk Water has issued an update on its position regarding a potential hosepipe ban after Essex was officially declared to be in drought today.

A Colchester motorcyclist who filmed himself riding at dangerous speeds has been handed a suspended prison sentence at court.

Essex has been officially declared in drought by the Environment Agency amid ongoing high temperatures and exceptionally low rainfall.

BBC Weather has warned nine days of rain could be coming from next week after another heatwave.

A seven-year-old boy who had been in critical condition has died after a tragic incident in West Mersea also took the lives of a mother and daughter.