Braintree and Witham Times

Stansted and Southend airport passengers face cancelled flights to Almeria due to runway repairs.

TV presenter and former Eastenders actor, Shane Richie is due to appear at court in Colchester charged with drink-driving.

A man in his 80s has been left with head injuries after a late-night attack in Latchingdon.

A car is on fire on the A133 near Weeley with the road blocked causing delays on approach.

A crash involving three lorries is causing long delays for drivers on the M25 at Dartford.

Herongate, a village near Brentwood, has retained its traditional English village charm despite its close proximity to a busy town centre.

A popular Essex attraction, Hedingham Castle in Halstead, is looking to fill two exciting roles.

Thick black smoke is coming from a car on fire near Waltham Abbey on the M25.

A crash on the Dartford bridge is causing severe delays for drivers.

A cosy interior and welcoming prices invite visitors to The Ship Inn, one of the pearls of Tiptree tucked on a bend on Maldon Road.

An Essex golf club's charity golf day raised a record amount for a life-saving cause.

Essex and Suffolk Water’s new hosepipe ban is the first since 1997 - here’s what happened the last time restrictions were imposed almost 30 years ago.

Firefighters are tackling a field fire that has sent smoke billowing across the area in Ingatestone.

A heat-health alert has been issued across Essex as high temperatures continue to cause health and safety concerns.

A Colchester road is expected to remain closed throughout the evening following a fire at Middlewick Ranges.

Plumes of smoke can be seen from Billericay as residents are urged to "avoid the area" of a major field fire near Ingatestone.

Halstead’s festive celebrations are set for a new look this Christmas, with changes planned for the town’s much-loved light procession and seasonal events.

Over 60 people attended a special anniversary event hosted by The Salvation Army to celebrate 137 years of the church's presence in the town.

A person has been taken to hospital following a crash on the M11 near Stansted Airport.

Betfred announces it will close 132 stores across the UK which could result in Essex shops being closed.