Braintree and Witham Times

Woodup Pool in Tollesbury has been named one of the best outdoor swimming spots in the country in a study by the AA.

More than 40 firefighters have been on the scene of a fire in North Stifford, Grays overnight.

Black Brook Theatre, an intimate woodland venue near Langham, has announced its 2026 summer season.

BizzFest 2026 has announced the Colchester-based Robin Cancer Trust as its official charity partner.

Green Lodge, in Halstead, sits next to the Halstead Hall care home, and remains empty years after it shut.

A striking barn conversion on the edge of Great Dunmow, complete with its own indoor swimming pool and leisure suite, has come onto the market.

Following an investigation, the family’s life was turned upside down when Remy was diagnosed with an aggressive rhabdoid tumour the day before Christmas Eve.

From cannoli-and-coffee hits to sunset pizzas, consider this your permission slip to snack first, plan later

Essex Police have launched an urgent appeal for a missing 34-year-old man from Maldon, Nathan Crawford.

Several people have been injured and one seriously injured after a fight near Clacton Pier in the early hours.

Anglian Water and Affinity Water have announced hosepipe bans following extreme hot and dry weather - but who has actually been affected?

Train passengers are being advised not to travel from Essex to London until later today after a fire near Stratford station.

Hundreds of train passengers have been pictured walking along the tracks at Stratford station after being evacuated due to a fire.

Hollywood superstar Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has surprised pupils at Vue Cinema in Colchester with a special viewing.

Three men from Essex have pleaded guilty after stealing around £225,000 of jewellery from a Richmond jewellery shop.

All train services between Essex and London are cancelled this morning after a fire at Stratford train station last night.

Essential road repairs are set to bring overnight disruption for drivers on the M11 this month.

St Margaret’s Bay in Kent and Walberswick in Suffolk were listed in The Telegraph’s ranking of the best beaches across the UK.

A substantial six-bedroom Victorian home in East Clacton has been brought to market.

More than 150 people enjoyed promenade concert at a working farm in Colchester.