Braintree and Witham Times

John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery in Braintree is opening its doors for parents and children to view its facilities.

Kenco has revealed it will be reducing the size of its instant coffee packs by 5 per cent as part of a brand refresh

Greater Anglia has cancelled more than 60 train services throughout today due to the hot weather.

Essex is set to face continued disruption throughout today, with schools closed and many disrupted due to the red heat alert.

Child and adolescent mental health wards have had their rating upgraded by the CQC.

Stephen Searle was sentenced at Southend Crown Court after being caught dealing cannabis and cocaine.

A full list of Essex schools which are due to close or partially close on Thursday, June 25 due to the ongoing heat warnings.

The Gardens of Easton Lodge are hosting a summer open day for visitors to explore flora and fauna.

Coggeshall and Kelvedon families feel “trapped” indoors as children have missed school and a resident was hospitalised after mosquito swarms.

Many have claimed antisocial behaviour is worsening and calling for a stronger police presence on the streets.

Essex drivers are being warned of an increased risk of road rage due to sleepless nights caused by the heatwave.

The NHS in Essex is piloting a test in Chelmsford which could help identify patients at risk of oesophageal cancer much earlier.

The Horse and Groom pub in Finchingfield has been put up for sale after "careful consideration" from the landlord.

Hannah Louise, who lives in Frinton, was redecorating her house when her children Orla, 8, and Ralph, 7, McAuley, discovered something fascinating.

Essex Police recovered a stolen £20,000 digger that was tracked to a site in Cold Norton, alongside thousands of pounds worth of other construction equipment.

A busy Essex commuter route is currently blocked following a collision, with motorists facing significant delays on the A130.

The RAC has warned drivers over the potential of £110 fines for cooling in their cars for engine idling.

A barbecue fire spread to a house on Ruston Road during a barbecue, prompting a response from fire crews in Burnham-on-Crouch.

Tiptree Tea Rooms has announced they will be closing a number of their locations early due to the hot weather.

The Met Office has forecast temperatures as high as 38C for parts of the country this week.