Braintree and Witham Times

Braintree residents have called for an empty building to become something bringing life to the town centre after a shopping outlet closed.

Samantha Mitchell, 29, was found unresponsive by a relative at her home address in Beckers Green Road, Braintree, in September last year.

Being surrounded by a group of cheerful animals who are free to move in their own space is an experience everyone should have.

Stansted Airport partners with Essex Wildlife Trust to boost biodiversity, backing Manchester Airports Group’s sustainability and local wildlife conservation.

Experts at The Times have revealed their picks for the 20 best spring walks across the British countryside, including one in Essex.

A Frinton teacher has been banned indefinitely for misconduct involving befriending pupils on Facebook, taking pupils on day trips and lying about his disciplinary history.

Colchester Zoo is upgrading one of its most popular habitats after the death of an animal.

The quaint and quiet village of Cressing has been completely overrun with traffic after a major road closure.

AN alcoholic who left shoppers terrified after he brandished a fake pistol in Witham town centre has been given support to cope with his addiction.

A Harwich dog groomer is taking a special holiday with her two Shih Tzu pups to celebrate winning £10,000 every month for a year from the National Lottery.

A SINGER who collaborated with Big Narstie left a stranger with blood dripping down her face after assaulting her with a cup at a nightclub, a court has heard.

Groundwork Coffee has opened a new independent coffee shop at Beaulieu Park station, providing "A welcome upgrade to the commuting experience"

Drivers travelling through Bocking in Braintree will face a 30-mile diversion while roadworks are undertaken.

Colchester Zoo has been named among the country’s best attractions by consumer champion Which?.

East of England ambulance crews have achieved the fastest average response times for serious emergencies in nearly five years.

A broken down vehicle is partially blocking the A120 in Braintree before the London Road exit.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service attended a garden fire in South Woodham Ferrers on Thursday which spread to three properties.

TOWIE star Gemma Collins clashes with campmate Sinitta as tensions begin to rise on tonight’s episode of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! South Africa.

Residents in Tiptree will be without power today while works linked to the installation of a new substation are completed.

The A12 is partially blocked due to a stalled vehicle and spilled fuel near Chelmsford.