Braintree and Witham Times

A number of major supermarkets are removing disposable barbecues from their shelves amid concerns over wildfires.

Fans are calling on Count Binface, who is running in the Clacton by-election, to launch a bid for the FIFA president role amid backlash to Gianni Infantino.

Online rumours claiming a search for men were filmed jumping from a lorry in Maldon have been dismissed by police.

Colchester Zoo has welcomed the arrival of 39 new flamingos who have arrived from a Scottish wildlife park.

Essex Police could soon introduce a new weapon which could aid the crackdown on illegal e-scooters and e-bikes.

Martine Norman's "Peaceful Haven" exhibition is being held at Witham RC Church throughout the week.

Essex fire crews have continued to support efforts to tackle a major wildfire that broke out across the border at Dunwich Heath in Suffolk.

An FOI has revealed Essex County Council received zero complaints about the promotion of Pride within its libraries before it told staff “not to promote Pride”.

More than a dozen Essex pubs have been named among the best 500 across the UK by national newspaper, The Telegraph.

A Braintree man who faces charges of sexual activity with children will be seen at Chelmsford Crown Court due to the serious nature of the offences.

Felsted's historic railway station has finally been freed from mountains of dumped rubbish after a major clean-up.

Smoke and flames could be seen across an Essex town as a large grass fire took hold near the marina.

Photos show a huge compost blaze that has sent thick smoke billowing across the Maldon district countryside.

A huge blaze has broken out in in Loamy Hill Road in Tolleshunt Major, near Maldon in Essex as people are being told to avoid the area.

The initiative is running throughout August at Braintree Swimming and Fitness, Halstead Leisure Centre and Witham Leisure Centre.

A little girl has achieved a major milestone, taking her first independent steps despite years of medical uncertainty.

Priti Patel is urging a government review after funding for a new primary school was cancelled.

All traffic is currently being held on the A130 near Chelmsford due to a car on fire before the A12 turn off.

With fish and chips always a constant, we have put together five proper fish and chip shops well worth a visit including Colchester, Braintree and Clacton.

A former Essex Police officer and a suspended Metropolitan Police officer have appeared in court charged with an alleged rape in Grays.