Braintree and Witham Times

An Essex ship which was subject to an outbreak of norovirus has lifted the lockdown order issued in Bordeaux, France.

Two men have been jailed after carrying out a string of raids across three counties including a number in Colchester.

Former TOWIE star Joey Essex has cut the price of his 4-bed mansion in Chigwell, Essex by £250k. Previously listed at £2.75m, now up for £2.5m

Essex County Council have announced that the Boreham Interchange will be temporarily closed this weekend as it undergoes developer works.

Nominations are now open to honour community heroes for the Pride of Essex Awards 2026.

An easyJet flight from Alicante, bound for Southend Airport, was forced to divert to Stansted yesterday afternoon due to a 'technical issue'.

Costa Coffee will soon open a branch inside Cineworld at Braintree Leisure and Retail Park, next to Braintree Village as part of wider plans.

The new leader of Essex County Council has announced plans to challenge the looming Local Government Reorganisation.

Targeted patrols by Essex Police has seen 353 arrests made, and a huge cut in violent crime across 15 hotspots in towns and cities across the county.

The union claims the East of England Ambulance Service Trust is denying annual leave requests made up to a year in advance.

Plans to bring back a popular shuttle bus service in Essex have been approved meaning the popular service will return.

A Benfleet man has been charged following an investigation into the alleged theft and illegal trade of wild birds’ eggs by Essex Police.

A major route in Essex has been blocked following a crash, near a major park and ride.

Last week Sir David Attenborough marked his 100th birthday.

Essex drivers have been hit by significant delays due to a reported crash on a busy route.

Ambulance response times are improving across the East of England, according to figures from the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

A tree fell on a car in Bicknacre this afternoon prompting an emergency response from multiple fire crews.

Chelmsford City Council is repurposing some of its lesser-used parking sites to address housing shortages, with Rectory Lane East car park to close on May 24.

Silver End scouts enjoyed a weekend of adventure and exploration during a bank holiday camp.

Gardens are opening their gates to the public across Finchingfield and Cornish Hall End, alongside an art exhibition at Finchingfield Guildhall.