Braintree and Witham Times

Cameron and Emma “wanted to make a difference”, and cut 30 inches off their hair and raised £680 for Little Princess Trust.

A rapidly rising musician who loves to visit Colchester Castle says her forthcoming appearance at a major music festival came as a “surprise” after being told over the phone.

VARIOUS road closures and restrictions are coming to north and mid Essex in the coming weeks as replacement and repair works take place.

The schemes aim to improve conviction rates while freeing up officers’ time and allowing them to get back out on the streets, Essex Police have said.

The following events are scheduled to take place across the district.

The Telegraph has compiled a list of the best National Trust properties in every English county. Here is what was highlighted in Essex.

Some of the towns and villages in the area were mentioned in the Domesday Book

The Right Reverend Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani addressed the county, drawing parallels between current times and the first Easter.

Some locations in north and mid Essex trouble people in terms of pronunciation and here are some of the most commonly mistaken.

Colourful flowers brightening walks have finally fully bloomed, complimenting the golden sunrises and sunsets as well as the dozens of birds pictured in this collection.

Essex is home to a number of top restaurants, plenty of which have recieved a number of top reviews from happy customers.

A man is due to appear in court on theft charges for items valued at more than £800,000 which allegedly took place in Brentwood.

According to TripAdvisor reviews, these five restaurants are among the town’s top-rated – each scoring 4.0 or higher from satisfied customers.

Essex's best places to live have been revealed in a 2025 survey of England and Wales.

A list of hidden gems and local favourites to explore in Essex over the Easter bank holiday weekend including gardens and animal sanctuaries

Essex superstar Olly Murs and his wife Amelia are expecting their second child, the singer has revealed

A senior Essex Police officer has been dismissed following a gross misconduct hearing after he was found to be abusing his position for sexual purposes.

More than 1,000 miles of roadworks in England will be lifted to ease the Easter getaway.

Tiptree Patisserie is renowned for its handmade cakes and pastries and is a key employer in the region.

A TEENAGER is missing and the police have launched an appeal to find him.