Braintree and Witham Times

Essex County Council’s new leader has warned that poor infrastructure is holding back safety and investment across north and mid-Essex.

A man smashed a whisky bottle into a pal’s head at a basketball game after telling him not to criticise his young son, a court heard.

A man who sped at 80mph in a 30mph zone while under the influence of drugs and carrying a passenger has been disqualified from driving.

Commuters in Essex have been warned to expect delays as RMT union members walk out on Tuesday, June 2, and Thursday, June 4.

The Lanes Bowling Centre at Clacton Pier will be shut from Monday, June 8, to Sunday, June 21, to allow for a major refurbishment.

A resident has urged Essex County Council to act over what she says are serious safeguarding failures affecting women and girls.

From shoplifting and organised drug networks to violent assaults and large-scale cocaine smuggling, here are the 19 criminals put behind bars throughout May.

A dramatic change in weather is set to bring 30 hours of heavy rain to Essex. Here's the hour-by-hour forecast for the county.

Essex County Council has launched a campaign urging parents to talk to children about the risks of vaping.

Jet2 is launching six new routes from Stansted Airport as part of a major network expansion next year.

Volunteers are being urged to step forward in support of Essex and Herts Air Ambulance, particularly in its network of shops.

Vickrum Digwa appeared at Southampton Crown Court today (June 1) to be sentenced for the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, from Chafford Hundred.

Two Essex residents have each won a huge £100,000 in the latest National Savings and Investment (NS&I) Premium Bonds June 2026 prize draw.

Former Essex Police officer PC Alan Roscoe has been accused of 'coercive and controlling behaviour' in his relationship.

Suspects wanted for rape and sexual assault have been arrested as part of Essex Police's live facial recognition deployment last month.

Beth Chatto’s Gardens, near Colchester, appears on a list of ‘Glorious summer gardens to visit’. Beth Chatto was an influential English plantswoman.

Forecasters the Met Office are predicting that heavy rain will hit Essex this evening, lasting until the late hours of Tuesday.

Cameron was 16 when he first experienced homelessness. He initially sought help from the council but said delays and complex paperwork made it difficult to access support.

Colchester Zoo welcomed new arrivals Fang and Victor on April 14 earlier this year. The duo can be visited by the public in their new home at Suricata Sands.

People travelling to beaches across Essex this summer are being warned ahead of the weever fish season.