Braintree and Witham Times

Colchester Zoo has announced that a male zebra has died following an incident with a rhino in in the mixed species African habitat.

The amber cold-health alert, issued across the East of England by the UK Health Security Agency has been extended.

Traffic control has reported an incident on the A120 which has caused a section of the road to become blocked.

The A120 near Marks Tey has been blocked in both directions with traffic queueing in the area.

Shaun Ryder, most famous for his time as the front man of Happy Mondays and Black Grape, with anthems like Step On, Twenty Four Hour Party People, Kinky Afro and Kelly's Heroes, will be bringing his countrywide tour to the town

Some closures from January 10 to 12 on the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing may affect some Essex drivers this weekend.

The 34-year-old was at home when BOTB presenter Christian Williams surprised him with the news that he was the latest winner.

A man has been jailed for five years after pleading guilty to drugs and driving offences across Essex and Suffolk.

There are reports of a crash causing slow traffic on a road between Kelvedon and Coggeshall.

Essex Police’s Roads Policing Unit (RPU) were conducting speed checks on the A120, Takeley, on Saturday when they saw a driver travelling at 140mph.

A Braintree care home is celebrating an incredible milestone after being awarded a flawless 10/10 rating by residents and their families on the review site Carehome.co.uk.

Essex RSPCA centres and Danaher Animal Home have plenty of pets that are looking to find new owners