Man walks free despite admitting sex attack on woman he thought was asleep
A man has walked free after he admitted a sex attack on a woman he thought was asleep
M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex taking place this weekend
Upcoming closures from May 30 to June 1 on the A12, Dartford Crossing and M25 may affect some drivers across Essex this weekend.
What do you think about Braintree Council's waste collection service plans?
Braintree Council has agreed on ‘challenging’ controversial plans for general waste to be collected every three weeks across the district.
Essex man charged with 10 offences including rape and false imprisonment
A MAN from Essex has been charged with ten offences, including rape and false imprisonment.
Essex Police announce more officers to patrol streets in Braintree District
Essex Police has announced that the neighbourhood policing team in the Braintree district will be strengthened.
Media personality Jodie Marsh to receive outcome of lemur appeal next week
A media personality who appealed a decision to keep lemurs at her farm near Braintree will receive a decision next week.
Residents at care home in Braintree enjoy surprise visit from pygmy goats
The heart-warming encounter included a one-week-old kid that quickly stole the show.
Earlier crash in Cressing leaves road closed due to recovery works
A crash in Cressing has left the road closed due to recovery works on the B1018.
Bus service to Stansted Airport faces timetable changes as new stop added
A bus service connecting Colchester with Stansted Airport will XX this summer.
5 pets at RSPCA Essex centres who are looking for their new forever homes
A number of adorable pets in Essex are looking for their new homes - can you help?
Braintree Council had 'intake of breath' after 'tough' mandatory housing target
Braintree District must build 1,115 homes per year up to 2041 to meet mandatory government housing targets.
'Complex' repairs to water main in Braintree are ongoing one week after burst
Repairs for a burst water main in Braintree are “complex” and ongoing, a spokesman has said.
Changes to waste and recycling collections agreed by Braintree Council
The new service, starting from June 1, 2026, will allow residents to recycle more at the kerbside.
Children's play café offering hot meals and play for £1 this half term
A cheerful children’s play café has become an affordable staple in the community for parents to bring their little ones for food and fun.
Vital bus link between Braintree and Stansted Airport set to be saved
The new service, numbered 333, will replace the soon-to-be-withdrawn Arriva 133 between Braintree, Great Dunmow and Stansted Airport.
Rail services were 'severely disrupted' across Essex after broken down train
Rail services were “severely disrupted” across Essex after an engineering works train broke down.
Pictured: The Colchester gang member jailed for role in London phone robberies
A man who was part of a gang which was responsible for up to 60 thefts and robberies and stole a total of £225,000 has been jailed.
Woman scammed out of more than £500 by fraudster claiming to be care provider
A woman was scammed out of more than £500 by a fraudster claiming to be a care provider.
Broken down train causing chaos with trains cancelled or delayed across Essex
A broken down train is causing disruption across Essex as trains are cancelled or delayed by almost an hour.
Crash on key Essex road causes long delays as motorists asked to be patient
Motorists are experiencing delays following an earlier crash on the A12.
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