Five crews battle garden fire which 'spread rapidly' to family home
The fire had spread rapidly in the wind to conifer trees, fence panels and several outbuildings.
New 'premium' childrenswear store opens at south Essex shopping centre
The 2,000 sq ft store, located opposite Flannels, is the brand’s second in the UK and its first in Essex
What do Braintree residents think of the town today?
We spoke to residents on the High Street about what they like, what they might want to see change, and what they think of Braintree today.
LIVE: Main road to remain closed for hours after two-car crash in town centre
Emergency services are on the scene of a two-car crash in Trinity Street, Halstead.
Crash in Essex town centre sees main road blocked and congestion in the area
It’s been reported the road is blocked while traffic monitoring is showing congestion in the area.
Police appeal after reports victim was assaulted by man holding a knife in Essex
The man in his 20s also reported he was assaulted by one of the men who was holding a knife and he sustained some scratch marks on his torso.
Freddos back to just 10p at these Essex stores this week - here's when
QD is rolling back the price of the nostalgic chocolate treat to its original 1990s cost in 31 stores nationwide.
Braintree Council to consider sites for more than 500 new homes
Braintree councillors will consider sites for more than 500 new homes as part of the Local Plan review.
Donald Trump landing at Essex airport later today ahead of state visit to UK
US President Donald Trump will land in Essesx tonight ahead of his second state visit to the UK.
Braintree Council considering sites for 8,500 new homes - here are the key dates
Councillor Gabrielle Spray, cabinet member for planning, said the council is on track to get an update Local Plan in place next year.
LIVE: Five crews battled garden fire which 'spread rapidly' in Essex village
Five crews successfully tackled a building fire in Tiptree, Colchester.
Fire at Essex village leaves road closed and traffic building
Essex Highways has confirmed the road is closed.
Crash on busy A120 bypass has traffic building in both directions
Traffic is building at a busy bypass on the A120 after a crash this morning.
Braintree care home residents enjoy face-painting and fun at carnival
Staff, residents and families at a Braintree care home came together for a fun-filled carnival day.
Last chance to apply for community fund in Braintree and Witham
Community groups in Braintree and Witham are invited to apply for funding from housebuilder Redrow.
Essex venue warned people 'could die' without safety changes
Police have said people could die if Chelmsford racecourse is allowed to hold similar events that saw thousands of people stranded after a Justin Timberlake concert.
Officers holding events in Braintree district for National Spiking Awareness Week
Each event will take place from 2pm to 5pm.
Fans share well wishes as Busted star 'really sorry' to pull out of UK tour
Busted star James Bourne was due to go on a UK tour with McFly this week but he has been forced to pull out due to health issues.
This week's Mid Essex Camera Club spread heralds the start of autumn
It features all kinds of images from across Mid Essex, with talented photographers sending in pictures of model airplanes, beautiful scenes and various animals.
Couple jailed for killing baby after fleeing through Essex
A fugitive aristocrat and her partner, who fled through Essex, have been jailed for the killing of their new-born baby while on the run.
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