Braintree and Witham Times

Greater Anglia services face disruption after a person was hit by a train between Cambridge North and Thetford, affecting Norwich and Stansted routes.

Anglian Water has warned Essex residents a hosepipe ban could last into the winter months despite rainfall.

Flood alert issued as Environment Agency warns of high tides, from Clacton to Mersea Island on September 11. Maldon and Brightlingsea also affected.

Taxi prices are set to rise in Rochford, with concerns 'vulnerable' passengers could be ‘hit the hardest’.

Drivers are facing a month of disruption on the A12, starting from next week due to roadworks between Colchester and Chelmsford.

Huge queues have formed outside Popeyes in Colchester High Street ahead of its grand opening this morning.

A12 drivers are being warned of delays for nearly two months due to abnormal loads travelling from the Port of Felixstowe.

Braintree Council's updated draft Local Plan has moved a step closer to public consultation.

A12 traffic: one lane is closed southbound near Capel St Mary after a broken-down vehicle, with queues towards Copdock Roundabout and delays for drivers.

Halstead's Daniel Robinson and Sons has issued an update after a cash machine was ripped from a neighbouring High Street building in an early morning raid.

Parents of children attending a special school have said issues with a new transport provider are affecting the wellbeing of the children.

Today marks 25 years since the world stood still and watched on in horror as the tragic events of 9/11 happened.

A garden centre has unveiled a fresh new look for its coffee shop and restaurant in Tiptree.

Bins overflowing with rubbish at flats in Witham reportedly went unemptied for three weeks.

Maldon Fireworks returns to Essex’s Promenade Park on November 7, 2026. Tickets, prices, timings and family event details for the award-winning display.

A131 near Little Waltham remains closed after serious crash on September 10, Essex Police say, with delays between Sheepcoates Roundabout and Great Leighs.

Essex Police appeal for help to find missing 62-year-old Anthony Chilver, last seen on foot in Wix near Bradfield Road on September 10. He has grey hair.

Georgia Harrison calls for a ‘kill switch’ over intimate image abuse, warning online abuse is leading children to suicide on Good Morning Britain.

A12 northbound blocked by a car fire between J27 and J28 near Colchester, with carriageway damage, queues to J25 Marks Tey and severe delays.

THE heart-broken family of missing woman Vitória Barreto are urging people with information to come forward, six months after her disappearance.