Braintree and Witham Times

The Miniloco train ran every day at the shopping centre in Thurrock, taking shoppers around the shops and the quay, but has now closed down.

A man will be arrested after failing to attend court over charges of sexual assault at Stansted Airport.

The Fish Inn, on St John's Road, has been named one of the UK’s top 10 takeaway fish and chip shops for 2026.

Essex County Council is the only top-tier authority in Eastern England not proposing the maximum 4.99% council tax rise for 2026/27, new analysis shows.

Owls Hill Surgery, in Terling is part of the Witham-based Fern House Surgery group.

Great Bradfords FC under-11 girls' football team in Braintree secured a new sponsor after a member's father stepped in.

From Roman walls and popular parks to a bustling arts scene, Britain’s ‘first city’ packs a lot within its cobbled streets and modern High Street scene.

Dominic Boultwood, 28, of Ladbrook Drive, Colchester, has been given an extended sentence to protect the public after appearing at Woolwich Crown Court yesterday.

A new arrival at Colchester Zoo is a delight for animal fans everywhere.

The court date followed on from when Essex Police rushed to Lidl, in Brook Park West Retail Park, at around 11.05am on July 29, last year.

Bridgerton returns to screens today for the pinnacle episodes of season four with more period drama passion.

TOWIE stars Dani Imbert and Ella Rae Wise filmed new ITV2 scenes in Essex beach for series 37. Cast trip to Vietnam teased; airing spring 2025.

Lila Taylor, 28, Alfie Hunt, 25, and Jack Price, 29, have appeared in court over charges of grossly overcharging for works and making a gain of almost £100,000.

Nigel Farage asked the Prime Minister why the human rights of Indigenous Chagossians do not matter to him at PMQs.

Stoke Mandeville stadium came abuzz with figures from every walk of life as the journey as the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games began.

Huey Morgan is marking 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with a new UK Tour.

Arriving at just 17, his journey to safety was long and uncertain, taking him first to France and then to England.

The Prime Minister has said Reform wants to “go back to the dark days” over its plans to scrap the Equality Act if the party wins the next general election.

Prime Minister Kier Starmer demanded Reform leader Nigel Farage apologise for “death threats” made to a Labour MP at PMQs.

NHS England misses 85% cancer treatment target for 62-day referrals in 2025, with Mid and South Essex Trust worst at 45.4%. UK cancer care delays persist.