Braintree and Witham Times

A passenger has been convicted in Poland after his disruptive behaviour caused a Ryanair flight from Stansted to Kaunas to divert to Warsaw-Modlin.

A historic barn in Coggeshall will be transformed into a bustling hub of shopping, food and heritage for a popular Artisan Market and guided historic tours.

A loft fire at a detached home led to a swift emergency response in Essex.

Parents might only just be getting over Easter, but the next school break in Essex is already on the horizon.

A new police boat has been launched to patrol the coast named after a Special Constable who died of Covid-19.

A police volunteer who tackled a knife attacker in Dagenham has been praised for his quick-thinking actions.

Braintree Council has launched a new collection service for nappies and continence care products.

A family have said they are “eternally grateful” to members of the public who kept their son alive at the scene of a fatal collision.

DOSE Fest, a one-day immersive festival, is launching in Chelmsford this summer to inspire happier, healthy communities.

Ryanair is set to close a major Greek base as part of sweeping cuts to its winter 2026 schedule.

A road near Stansted Airport in Essex has been closed while emergency services attend a crash.

Commuters are facing delays on the A12 near Chelmsford in Essex due to an 'incident'.

London Stansted Airport has recorded its busiest April on record, with more than 2.6 million passengers passing through the terminal.

Around 100 employees of ABM, which supports passengers with disabilities, had planned industrial action but have now agreed to a two-year pay offer.

Fire and rescue service dogs have been honoured with a new national memorial in Rettendon, Essex.

Suit Direct opened its doors at The Meadows with an in-store DJ and a fresh team of staff amid major revitalisation plans for the centre.

Thomas Corcoran, 34, of Colne Valley Close, Halstead, has been charged with three counts of burglary after an elderly resident found a man in their home.

Reform UK have appointed Clacton North councillor Peter Harris as the new leader of Essex County Council, following their win in the recent local elections.

More than 150 motorcycles will ride down Colchester High Street in a thrilling annual display to raise awareness for men’s health.

A government minister has confirmed the A120 Braintree to A12 scheme has been dropped entirely from the government’s Road Investment Strategy.