Judge said stalker poses 'high risk of serious harm' as he sent him to prison
A judge said a stalker poses a “very high risk of serious harm” to the public as he jailed him for more than two years.
Braintree woman publishes book about her years in Zambia in the late 60s
“This was the end of the 60s when in this country everything was changing and so it was in Africa.
Community organisations in Witham recognised for dementia-friendly work
The Witham and Braintree Hubs and the Town of Witham have received Essex Inclusive Dementia Community (IDC) Awards.
Prolific stalker who followed women for more than 12 hours a day is jailed
A prolific stalker who followed two women for more than 12 hours a day has finally been imprisoned.
CMXSC at Great Bradfords Junior School in Braintree receive their Ofsted rating
CMXSC at Great Bradfords Junior School has received their rating by Ofsted for its safe, caring, and engaging childcare environment.
Prolific offender banned from 'multiple stores' in Essex area following thefts
A PROLIFIC offender has been banned from a string of stores across an Essex area after stealing clothes from "multiple" businesses.
Blocked junction causing long delays on A12 northbound due to collision
PART of the A12 is blocked due to a collision.
Re-trial for ex-Tesco worker accused of planning gun attack as jury is discharged
The jury was then given a majority direction on July 25 meaning the jury was allowed to return a majority verdict even if not all jurors agree.
Tribute after death of brave police dog who caught knifepoint robbers in Essex
A FEARLESS police dog who was awarded for his bravery after sniffing out knifepoint robbers has sadly died after a short illness
Skylights replaced at train station in Witham to improve experience for passengers
Greater Anglia said it carried out works at the station last month to replace "rusty" and "outdated" skylights.
Guide Dogs charity says access refusal is 'devastating' after taxi driver fined
A charity said access refusal is devastating for guide dog owners after a taxi driver was fined more than £1,000 in Witham.
Boy carried knife in town and called police himself as 'cry for help'
A boy carried a nine-inch knife in a town and called the police himself as “a massive cry for help”.
'Chocolate box' village in stunning Essex countryside named among England's best
This Essex 'chocolate box' village is set in the stunning Essex countryside and has been named among England's best.
Council meets business leaders after government's decision to scrap A12 scheme
The long-planned proposal aimed to expand the road to three lanes between Junctions 19 and 25.
Braintree Leisure gets new operator as old operators end 13-year contract
Freedom Leisure will take over the operation of Braintree Council's leisure services from the start of September, taking over from Fusion Lifestyle.
Winners restaurant and coffee bar is a perfect place for a delicious bite
As one of Essex’s most picturesque villages, Finchingfield is a perfect spot for a bite to eat on a summer’s day.
Boy punched a man in the head after argument at football game, a court heard
A boy told a Magistrate, “That’s all bull****” after he admitted to an assault after a football game.
Nigel Farage leads tributes to 'pioneer' James Whale after death aged 74
The radio broadcaster James Whale has died at the age of 74 due to cancer, with Nigel Farage among those paying tribute
Newsquest to publish souvenir supplements for Teenage Cancer Trust anniversary
Newsquest has announced it will be publishing souvenir supplements across its titles to mark the Teenage Cancer Trust's 35th anniversary
Drug dealers hit with 340 years in prison amid major police crackdown in Essex
The convictions are the result of a six-month crackdown led by the Serious Violence Unit
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