Braintree and Witham Times

A yellow fog warning has been issued with parts of Essex expected to face disruption as a result.

A131 Braintree Road crash causes delays near Deres Bridge Roundabout, partially blocking both directions between Chelmsford and Braintree. Allow extra time.

Dantay Roche admits killing Marie Theobald and her two dogs in a Chigwell hit-and-run after driving at 61mph in a 30mph zone. Sentencing is January 2027.

Woman taken to hospital with potentially life-changing injuries after St Margarets station incident disrupted Greater Anglia services on October 29.

M25 clockwise congestion causes long delays at the QE2 Bridge, with queues from Thurrock and Purfleet towards Romford and journeys taking over 25 minutes.

George Michael’s guitar from the Faith music video sells for £234,480 at an Essex auction, amid a family dispute over his former assistant’s memorabilia.

NEU claims teachers are leaving Limebrook Primary School in Maldon after three months over long hours and scrutiny, while Lion Academy Trust addresses concerns.

Maldon homeowner Anita Hanrahan says subsidence, flooding and severe cracks have blighted her family since November 2016 in a dispute with LV= Insurance

As the leaves turn gold and the mornings become crisp, Essex transforms into a county of pumpkin patches, cosy pubs, misty woodlands and charming villages.

County Hall announced in September it had paid My Local Bobby £144,000 to introduce security guards in Colchester, Braintree, and Chelmsford.

An award-winning pumpkin patch is the second in Essex to warn visitors after a surge in deliberate pumpkin-smashing

A MAJOR Essex shopping centre has welcomed a string of major new retailers this year, with budget fashion giant Lefties becoming the latest brand to open its doors.

HOLIDAYMAKERS and business travellers will have more choice than ever from Stansted Airport this year, with nine new routes launched by airlines serving the Essex hub.

Police are appealing for help to find a missing man who was last seen in the early hours of this morning

RAILWAY services have been blocked this evening after a person was struck by a train.

The Hook of Halstead, an award-winning Essex chippy, is among the UK's top 20 fish and chip takeaways after reaching National Fish and Chip Awards semi-finals.

Silver End pupils took part in a pumpkin design competition to learn about autumn and harvest time.

A giant pumpkin weighing more than half a tonne has become a jaw-dropping Halloween attraction outside an Essex home, with families flocking to see it.

Latest Postcode Lottery results reveal seven Essex postcodes in Colchester, Maldon, Southend and more have won £1,000, with larger prizes awarded across Britain.

A doctor from Broomfield Hospital has won a top award for his dedication to training the next generation of clinicians.