Braintree and Witham Times

A major Essex road is experiencing disruption following a broken down vehicle near Colchester and Marks Tey.

A search is underway for a teenage girl who has gone missing from the Basildon area with connections across North Essex and Suffolk.

Essex’s busiest crime hotspots in March were concentrated around town centres, shopping streets and mixed residential areas.

Vickrum Digwa, 23, who was accused of murdering Essex student Henry Nowak, has told the court that he acted out of 'self defence'.

Former TOWIE star Gemma Collins has come under scrutiny following her appearance in a Department of Education teaser video.

Lift Maltings in Witham has been praised for its progress in a recent Ofsted inspection.

Farleigh Hospice has joined a Hospice Education Partnership aiming to strengthen palliative and end-of-life care through shared learning.

Five students from Lift Maltings in Witham won Dragon's Den style competition at Everton FC in Liverpool.

Nearly 1,000 cannabis plants have been found inside a grow inside a former Barclays bank in Clacton.

Essex-based Radio Caroline has apologised after it accidentally announced the death of King Charles III.

The UKHSA have issued a yellow heat health alert for Essex and the wider East of England, as temperatures in the high 20s have been forecast.

A 21-year-old Essex student died after experiencing delusional beliefs linked to a vegan diet and vitamin B12 deficiency

Lakeside Shopping Centre has provided an update on when their new Lego store could open for 2026.

Reality TV star Gemma Collins walked through the Department for Education in a clip posted on the Government department's social media accounts.

Jet2 has confirmed that flights will operate as planned this summer with fresh updates on its jet fuel supply.

A three-bedroom detached home complete with a swimming pool and business-ready outbuilding has been put on the market in Clacton for over £600,000.

A busy Essex road is facing disruption following a reported crash on the A12 near the M25.

Lorry drivers using the A12 have called out Colchester Council operatives who they claim are looking to fine them for urinating on the side of the road.

Councillor Tom Cunningham is set to be appointed the new leader of Braintree Council.

An air ambulance has landed in a Witham housing estate alongside a large police response with an incident ongoing.