Braintree and Witham Times

A parish councillor said his role is “on the ropes” after his controversial comments on Big Brother.

There are plenty of pets at RSPCA centres in Essex looking for their new homes.

Historic building has racked up hundreds of paranormal reports over the centuries, cementing its reputation as one of Essex's most haunted locations.

Two men have been arrested after a man sustained a head injury at a Fleetwood Mac tribute concert.

More than 5,000 extra highways repairs have been completed across Essex thanks to the Members' Highways Initiative.

The Essex County Christmas Fair, organised by Prestige County Events, is heading to Braxted Park Estate this November.

One lane is closed on the A120 between Galleys Corner and Panners due to roadworks.

it will close all of its UK stores over the festive period as part of a move to reward staff for their hard work.

An NHS trust has said it is “categorically untrue” that patient appointments at a hospital are being impacted by health services for asylum seekers.

Shops in Witham’s town centre could be turned into flats if blueprints are approved.

After being booted from the Big Brother house for offensive language, parish councillor George Gilbert said he stands by his comments.

There are reports of an incident on the A120 eastbound between Dunmow South and Rayne.

Farmers in Braintree are being supported by Essex Police, with all working farms eligible for forensic DNA kits to prevent thefts.

The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for wind and rain with Essex expected to be hit by 75mph gusts.

Anglian Water has warned the driest spring and summer since 1976 is putting long-term pressure on water supplies in the East of England.

Witham MP Priti Patel helped launch the 2025 Poppy Appeal at the annual Poppy Prom.

An application for a memorial plaque to be placed at the scene of a lorry which was carrying chickens and caught on fire has been rejected.

Bocking, just outside Braintree in Essex has been named among the best places to live in the county and across the UK.

A security guard who plotted to kidnap, rape and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby has lost a Court of Appeal challenge against his sentence

The force would also like to ask anyone who has dash cam and was in the vicinity to check their dash cam footage, to see if they have captured anything.