Two men jailed after hundreds of cannabis plants seized during raid in Essex town
Two men were caught by officers fleeing from the cannabis grow.
LOST: Council votes against motion to oppose plans for Rivenhall incinerator
Braintree Council has voted against a motion to oppose yet more controversial plans for the Rivenhall Airfield incinerator.
Coggeshall Art Group exhibition hailed as success after attracting 700 visitors
Held in the village hall over the bank holiday weekend, the event showcased a wide variety of artwork.
Desperate for cash, Maldon man drove car without licence or insurance
A Maldon man who tried to make extra cash was caught driving without a licence by police.
Revealed: Braintree Council set to give its community assets a £1.5 million boost
The upgrades include the installation of a new heating system, new windows, and the replacement of flat roofing systems.
Essex veterinary team raises over £2,300 for two charities after 100km challenge
The "Paton and Lee Plodders" completed the 100km Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge on May 17 and 18.
Witham teenager jailed for more than 16 years for 'shocking' sexual offences
A Witham teenager has been jailed for more than 16 years for a "disturbing” chain of sexual offences.
'Essex Boys' killer Michael Steele released from prison with 'strict conditions'
A triple killer convicted of the “Essex Boys” gangland murders has been released from prison, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) confirmed
Revealed: Radio 2 In The Park will take place in this Essex location
The Scott Mills Breakfast Show made the announcement this morning while Scott was speaking to Essex's own Ellie Taylor and Rylan Clark.
'Timid' and 'shy' four-foot orange corn snake on the loose in Braintree
A picture was posted to Facebook asking if anyone had lost a snake, which had hundreds of comments and some nearby residents even setting out to look for him.
Suspended Essex doctor fit to practise after removing too much brain fluid in op
A Colchester doctor’s fitness to practise is not impaired after she was suspended for 12 months due to drawing an “excessive amount” of fluid.
Call for council to oppose plans for £400m Rivenhall Airfield incinerator
Braintree Council is moving to oppose a controversial £400million incinerator plant and to make decisions on planning applications for it independently.
Officers launch operation to reduce number of motorcyclist deaths on Essex roads
Officers seize ten vehicles and issue 32 speeding tickets in a single day of road patrols in Essex.
Some of the most notable road closure across north and mid Essex in the coming weeks
Here are some of the most notable road closures coming up across north and mid Essex in the next few weeks.
Government investment to equip Essex hospitals with state-of-the-art machinery
Hospitals in Essex will receive state-of-the-art radiotherapy machines, ministers have announced.
TV chef Jamie Oliver says 'kitchen saved me' as he opens up on his dyslexia
TV chef Jamie Oliver will be presenting a new one-hour documentary on Channel 4 titled Jamie’s Dyslexia Revolution.
Officers 'worried' about missing man from Braintree - FOUND
A man was missing from Braintree and is currently believed to be in the Chelmsford area.
Two teens arrested and knife seized as neighbourhood officers patrol town
Two teenage boys were arrested and a knife was seized while officers patrolled a seaside town to mark the launch of new neighbourhood policing teams.
This Essex star could be the next James Bond, latest survey reveals
Mr Lowden has built a strong reputation with standout performances in Dunkirk, Slow Horses and The Gold-now priced at 6/1 in the latest Bond betting.
Firefighters and paramedics join forces to help vulnerable residents across Essex
Their swift action and preventative care have helped people stay out of hospital and remain safe in their homes.
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