Braintree says goodbye to 'beacon of compassion' after 10 years of service
Braintree said farewell to a “beacon of compassion” leaving the town after 10 years of service.
Man facing drug charges after arrest in mid Essex town
A Braintree man is facing drugs charges following an investigation.
Team of neighbours battled flames ten feet from houses after out of control bonfire
A team of neighbours rushed to stop the spread of a fire which affected four acres of grassland.
East Anglian Railway Museum shows miniature displays at Small Trains Day
East Anglian Railway Museum showcased a range of miniature displays for Small Trains Day.
Firefighters tackling large field fire in Witham
Firefighters are tackling a large field fire near Witham as residents are urged to keep windows closed.
Mobility retailer CareCo shares update on new Braintree headquarters
Mobility retailer CareCo has shared an update on its new headquarters in Braintree, which is starting to take shape.
Man chased down by 'three musketeers' who stabbed him to death in Essex street
Three men who called themselves the three musketeers chased down a man walking his dog before he was stabbed to death in a street, a court has heard.
MP confirms 'essential resurfacing' overnight works will take place on A12
The MP for Witham has confirmed essential resurfacing is due to be carried out on the A12 southbound at the junction 22 slip road.
How to see shooting stars in Essex TONIGHT - and where to spot them
Residents in Essex can watch a natural spectacle tonight as a shooting stars will be visible across the country.
Research shows 15,000 less people employed across region compared to last year
New research has shown across the East of England there are more than 15,000 less people who are employed compared with this time last year.
Teens jailed for more than 15 years after assault on dad during trick or treating
Three teenagers have been jailed for more than 15 years combined after an attack on a man in his 30s on Halloween last year.
Toy shop chain with stores across Essex hands over ownership to staff
A British toy shop chain with stores across Essex has handed ownership to its 1,900 members of staff.
Here's how you can enjoy a choice of nearly 50 free attractions across Colchester
As part of this years heritage open days in Colchester, more than 50 of the best attractions across the city opening for free.
Various crews tackle wildfire spanning more than 12 acres in Braintree
Firefighters worked together as they extinguished a wildfire more than 12 acres in size near Cressing in Braintree.
New PSPO to tackle antisocial vehicle use proposed for Braintree
Braintree Council is inviting the public to have their say on a proposed Public Spaces Protection Order to tackle antisocial driving.
Barbecue restaurant Smoke & Dough opens new mid Essex location
The restaurant offers a mix of table-top grills, vibrant cocktails, and sizzling meats, as well as a live grill-at-your-table experience, providing the barbecue experience regardless of the weather or time of year.
Community rallies together to clear up devastating vandalism at Southend boxing club
Community members came together to clear-up damage caused by mindless vandals who broke into a boxing club’s derelict gym.
Singer Nancy May performs VJ Day anniversary concert in Ridgewell
Singer Nancy May, who tours with Russell Watson, gave a concert at St Laurence Church in Ridgewell to mark the anniversary of VJ Day.
Annual flower festival to take place at Coggeshall church
The 37th annual Coggeshall Flower Festival - The Water of Life - is taking place over the August bank holiday weekend at St Peter ad Vincula church.
Kemi Badenoch suggests migrants in Essex hotels should be moved to 'camps'
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch warned that some communities ‘don’t feel safe’ during a visit to Epping in Essex.
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