Braintree and Witham Times

Yesterday afternoon a balloon was seen floating high over Essex, with many wondering the story behind it.

AN oil spillage is causing traffic delays as a mid Essex road is partially blocked.

The Institute, a Grade II listed theatre in Braintree, has been given £1,500 from the Tesco Stronger Starts scheme.

Doris Bacon, 91, from Colchester has loved football since she was five years old, playing in the street with friends.

So far this year, police have arrested 304 people for suspected shoplifting, resulting in 582 counts of theft and 25 cases of retail staff assault.

Training bodies such as Colchester Institute, ACL Essex, and Teacher Training were also present.

The very 'popular' male chimpanzees Tombe and Tumba departed Colchester Zoological Society have arrived at Belfast Zoo

More than 200 homes owned by a housing association across areas of north and mid Essex will have their energy bills reduced after the firm secured “critical” government funding.

The first look at former X Factor contestant Stacey Solomon and EastEnders Joe Swash’s new six-part series Stacey & Joe has been released by the BBC.

ESSEX Police raise 'concerns' for Witham town after a string of businesses were targeted for vandalization and antisocial behaviour last week.

A DRIVER has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving, after being spotted on the A12 'inhaling from a green balloon in his mouth'.

Seafood pancakes are an excellent source of protein, as well as a cost-effective option for filling up the family.

People in Essex were left bewildered when they saw what looked to be a huge hot air balloon last night

Works are set to start on a project to turn an empty Poundworld store into £3 million two-storey Wetherspoons pub.

Traffic is building on A12 northbound after a stalled vehicle.

More than 200 homes owned by a housing association across areas of north and mid Essex will have their energy bills reduced after the firm secured “critical” government funding.

The show promises a "thrilling experience for the whole family" and will be open to the public from April 16 to April 21.

Mr Brownlie explained that the club is aiming to make Halstead the first dementia-friendly community in Essex.

Three bullocks escaped from Brookelynne Farm Shop in Beaumont-cum-Moze, Clacton, yesterday (March 16).

SUPPORT services "will need to reduce in size" to make savings needed for the ambulance service to meet its budget, the deputy CEO has confirmed