Braintree and Witham Times

The average UK home has soared by £8,000 in a year, and in this Essex town, the average house prices have risen by more than £38,000.

Essex Police is adopting a new approach to road safety considerations for elderly drivers.

From sprawling maize mazes to pick-your-own patches, the county offers several excellent destinations for a memorable day out.

Weavers Restaurant, at Bocking Village Hall in Church Street, has all the charms and comforts befitting a historic building.

If you are looking for somewhere to go pumpkin picking in Essex, this spot may be the one for you, having been named among the UK's best.

There are a number of adorable pooches at the Dogs Trust centre in Essex are looking for their new home - can you help any?

A job fair showcasing local opportunities will take place in Witham next week.

Terry Sturman has gone missing from his home in Halstead. The 37-year-old is wearing a dark green jacket or fleece.

Losing Poundland will be a “big blow for the town” as the store in Witham is set to close its doors at the end of this week.

Businesses are preparing for the return of London Stansted's Meet the Buyers event.

A man has been found guilty of assisting the murder of a man in an Essex city bar and preventing a decent burial of the body.

An Afghan small boat migrant has been found guilty of making a threat to kill Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in a TikTok post.

Danny Walker was reported missing on September 25 and officers are continuing to locate him and make sure he is safe.

The news comes after weeks of roadworks and traffic chaos that have caused significant delays and disruption for residents and commuters.

Walton residents are concerned about the postboxes being out of action, with the tape first appearing last week.

Lift New Rickstones in Witham has appointed Karen Jones as its new deputy headteacher.

The Streets have announced a huge show coming to Audley End Estate, in Saffron Walden, as they bring their album A Grand Don't Come For Free on the road for the first time.

Greater Anglia’s trainlines will be transferred to public ownership this weekend, joining half of the UK's rail operators in nationalisation.

Here is a list of some of the Essex charities and organisations providing help for people struggling with their mental health.

The crew was called to Monty the miniature schnauzer after he leaped through the garden railings while chasing his tennis bal