Braintree and Witham Times

TalkSPORT host and former football Alan Brazil has undergone a 'life-saving' operation. Ex-pro used to play in Essex for Chelmsford City and Wivenhoe Town.

Primary schools in Essex have been invited to take part in the nationwide Bitesize Bookworm competition.

TWO passengers who caused a Ryanair flight from Stansted to Ibiza to divert to Toulouse have been convicted in France following the incident.

Essex Police have launched an appeal to find Adam Smith, 40, who is missing from Southend. Officers believe him to be wearing grey joggers and white top.

Former TOWIE star James Argent has paid tribute to his former co-star Jake Hall, who tragically passed away at a holiday home in Majorca last week.

A group of young footballers from Essex watched Ipswich Town secure promotion.

Marks Tey in Colchester is often associated with just being a commuter village, but it is so much more than that.

A major stretch of the A12 will remain closed in both directions this week as roadworks continue between Chelmsford and Brentwood in Essex.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has hit bat at critics who say he has never visited his constituency of Clacton after local elections success in Essex.

Nigel Farage arrived at Chelmsford City Racecourse to celebrate what Reform UK described as a historic victory in the elections.

A garage in Braintree is due to be demolished to make way for a one-bedroom bungalow, as the district council approves plans.

A team of dads with children of SEND are climbing a mountain to support a special school in Colchester.

A new housing development has featured on BBC show Gardeners World, putting a spotlight on their innovative approach.

A team of Colchester paratroopers have been at the centre of a rescue mission of a British national who has suspected hantavirus.

Essex is a county steeped in history and we have put together five Essex castles which are well worth a visit.

Mason, Apollo, Hades, Summer and Mina are five cats currently under the care of Cats Protection who are looking for forever homes. Can you help?

Wivenhoe Art Trail features a breadth of creatives using an impressive variety of mediums, from ceramics to textiles to paint to photography.

With a population over 600,000, Montenegro is described as a "small and beautiful" Europe hidden gem, soaking up between 240 to 270 days of sun each year.

Multiple properties have been destroyed in a fire which was started by a battery in North Fambridge.

The regional finalists in the Muddy Stilettos awards for Most Loved Local Pub are in, while Essex drinkers vote for their winner.