Voters hope for 'major attention' and 'big change' from election results
Residents have been casting their ballots from 7am in elections that could reshape the political landscape across the county.
Tributes flood in after TOWIE star found dead at holiday home
The Only Way is Essex has released a statement following the passing of former star Jake Hall. Friends and former co-stars also paid tribute.
Braintree smart technology company wins King's Award for Enterprise
Foxway Circular UK Ltd in Braintree has been recognised with the King's Award for Enterprise.
Special school in Witham expands extra-curricular programme for pupils
Chatten Free School in Witham is expanding its extra-curricular programme with sessions in music, art, dance and more.
Essex organisations invited to access free e-learning course on inclusivity
Organisations across Essex are being invited to access a free Belonging in Action e-learning course.
Forget-Me-Not Café launches in Great Notley for people with dementia
A new Forget-Me-Not Café for people living with dementia has launched in Great Notley.
TOWIE star dead after tragic accident while on holiday
Former The Only Way Is Essex star Jake Hall has died aged 35 after a “tragic accident” at a holiday villa in Majorca, according to reports.
Drivers face long delays on A12 after crash
A crash on the A12 Colchester Road near Brentwood has left the road partially blocked, causing queues of traffic to form and delays are building.
Sports legend to compete at major Essex tournament
Veteran sports promoter Barry Hearn will compete in the UK Open Pool Championship being held in Brentwood, Essex.
Everything you need to know about the local elections across Essex today
Voters will cast their ballots on from 7am in elections that could reshape the political landscape across the county.
Polling station forced to move after 'police investigation'
AN ongoing "police investigation" at Maldon and Tiptree FC's ground in Essex has forced the relocation of a local election polling station
Major restaurant firm could 'run out of money' with two Essex bars at risk
A company which runs two Essex restaurants will “simply run out of money” if a restructuring plan is not approved, the High Court has been told
Maldon Salt Ltd products spotted in scenes from The Devil Wears Prada 2
Containers of Maldon Salt Ltd products have been spotted in scenes of new sequel film, The Devil Wears Prada 2.
North West Essex MP launches campaign against local government reorganisation
North West Essex MP Kemi Badenoch has launched a campaign against plans to scrap Essex County Council and create new unitary authorities.
New resource in Essex supports women with severe fear of childbirth
Women experiencing a severe fear of childbirth are receiving support through a new resource from Essex Partnership University NHS Trust.
MP Priti Patel visits Coggeshall school to discuss funding and progress
Witham MP Priti Patel visited Honywood School in Coggeshall to see first-hand the work being done to support pupils' learning and development.
Former officer drove police cars hundreds of times at 'extreme speeds'
A gross misconduct hearing regarding a former Essex Police officer disclosed he had sped at excessive speeds hundreds of times.
New support service helps Essex bystanders who witness cardiac arrests
A support service developed by Basildon Hospital in Essex has been supporting bystanders who witness cardiac arrests.
Russian warship spotted off Essex coast
A Russian warship has been monitored in UK waters, including by Galloper wind farm off the coast of north Essex.
Temporary stop notice issued over unauthorised traveller site
The MP for Braintree, Sir James Cleverly has provided an update on an unauthorised traveller site near Felsted.
Braintree and Witham Times News
Subscribe to Braintree and Witham Times feed