Braintree and Witham Times

A savvy teenager has launched his own cold sweat towel business out of his bedroom - and is now expecting to break £100k in revenue this year.

Essex Police are looking for a woman after an alleged dog attack.

Essex NHS trusts have confirmed there are currently no cases of meningitis in the county.

Parts of the UK may see snow this week while low temperatures and frequent showers are predicted for Essex.

Several porridge products have been recalled from supermarkets over a possible mice contamination at their manufacturing site.

Fire crews have worked through the night to tackle a blaze at three commercial buildings in south Essex.

Missing psychologist Vitória Figueiredo Barreto landed in the UK just three days before she was reported missing.

A Colchester councillor has been ordered to provide a written apology to a resident after serious allegations of breach in code of conduct.

Here are some of the latest cases heard across North Essex Magistrates Court including dishonestly failing to notify a change of circumstances affecting benefit entitlement.

A woman has appeared in court after driving 25mph in a 20 zone.

Officers discovered a “substantial and well-organised cannabis factory” in a barn on the property.

A man has been convicted of setting fire to rooms in two hotels in Essex.

Jeff Brazier shared a series of pictures following the birth of his first grandchild.

Essex has many well-known places, but these places are commonly said incorrectly, whether it be from visitors or even locals who get it wrong.

Local news has never been more important than it is today – and it was only right to see the government acknowledge this in the publication of its Local Media Strategy, a document supporting local news provision.

Jamie Oliver was born and raised in Essex, and this restaurant in the county is one of his favourites.

Discover Harlow’s Sculpture Trail with works by Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth, explore Harlow Museum, and learn about the new Marks and Spencer store

Six individuals have been put behind bars across Essex for sexual assault and paedophilia offences so far this year.

The 31-year-old shared a video from his hospital bed as he is treated for meningitis and encephalitis.

An Essex mum is urging others to consider a career in probation.