Braintree and Witham Times

Priti Patel's annual literacy campaign Get Witham Reading is marking its 15th anniversary.

A series of overnight closures is planned on the northbound A12 this week, affecting junctions between Chelmsford, Witham, Kelvedon and Colchester.

Fresh evidence in the notorious case of Jeremy Bamber who was convicted for the 1985 White House Farm killings is set for scrutiny in a new documentary.

Celtic Nights, celebrating the sounds of Scotland and featuring the MacDonald Brothers, is heading to The Institute in Braintree.

A highly endangered cherry-crowned Mangabey has been born at Colchester Zoo.

Hopkins Homes have unveiled plans for a new development of around 160 homes in Rayne.

Three children's healthy eating projects in Essex are in the running for a share of funding from Tesco in Braintree.

Thousands of patient records were compromised in a cyber attack linked to a major NHS data breach, Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has confirmed.

A historic pub next to Stansted Airport once frequented by royalty and notorious highwayman Dick Turpin has been put up for sale.

A new route to the Turkish Riviera will launch this month from Stansted Airport.

Essex Summer of Culture and Heritage will feature a range of events to highlight the county's arts and heritage scene.

St Mary's Church in Bocking has received a funding boost from Redrow to improve its sound system and accessibility.

A newly amended Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) has come into effect in Braintree town centre.

A man has been charged with attempted murder following an incident where police found a woman with serious injuries.

Colchester Zoo has issued an update on a newly born pileated gibbon, who was born at the zoo in February.

Hot weather looks set to make a comeback to Essex this weekend, following an extended period of wet weather.

Miss Millie’s Colchester was previously announced for the ex-KFC in High Street back in January and it will open on June 24.

Mr Burkey, who works for the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, had previously been diagnosed with stage two melanoma at age 14.

The Gazette held a pop-up stall in St Nicholas Square on Friday in effort to meet with locals and to raise awareness on the A120: Road to Safety campaign.

Lucky, Marmalade, Jasper, Jeanie and Fergus are five cats under the care of Cats Protection Essex who are looking for forever homes.