Braintree and Witham Times

A record number of shoplifting offences were recorded in Essex last year, new figures show.

Andy Wood, who previously attended Honywood School in Coggeshall, was stabbed in February last year. Elijah Clark was found guilty of manslaughter.

Some closures from May 3 to 5 on the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing may affect some Essex drivers this weekend.

Elijah Clark also faced accusations of murder and possession of a knife, but was acquitted of the charges by a jury at Chelmsford Crown Court.

Steven Wells, 67, appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court on Tuesday after admitting possession of more than 1,500 indecent images.

INDEPENDENT businesses across north and mid Essex have received the coveted Muddy Stilettos awards in its 11th year

A POTENTIAL ‘large car meet’ has made Essex Police create dispersal orders giving them the power to arrest anyone suspected of anti-social behaviour in Chelmsford, Maldon, and Braintree.

A TEENAGER who stabbed a 16-year-old during a drug deal has been found guilty of manslaughter.

THE DIRECTOR and writer of a touring play which uses cutting-edge technology to symbolise mental health and neurodiversity how theatre can help educate and entertain audiences.

The Waeve and Dana Gavanski have been announced as support acts for Elbow at Heritage Live in Audley End.

The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning covering most of mid and north Essex which is in force between noon on Thursday and midnight.

A CASH-STRAPPED NHS trust which looks after three major hospitals in Essex is looking to cut 600 jobs as it faces "the most complex challenges”.

Many pets are looking to find new homes from the Essex RSPCA centres and the associated Danaher Animal Home.

Women born in the 1950s are asking for compensation as lack of information has left many in difficult situations.

The former MP turned TV star’s latest tour of the country’s coastlines took Michael from Canvey in south Essex to Wrabness in the north of the county.

The Head Street cycle lane opened last Friday and allows cyclists to travel in both directions to and from Headgate and North Hill.

A SIBLE Hedingham farm is set to open up its stunning location as a new wedding venue.

Police were called shortly after 10am this morning to a serious crash on the A414 at Writtle

A second man has been arrested as part of the investigation into the death of George Gilbey in Shoebury

The A414 Ongar Road West is closed both ways between Bulimers Way and Wyses Road in Writtle after a crash between a lorry and a car