Braintree and Witham Times

More than 30 people were stopped and searched during a dispersal order, including some teenagers “causing trouble”.

SKELETONS dating back to the late Roman period have been uncovered underneath an Essex car park.

Plans for a new residential development in Braintree are being considered by the district council on land adjacent to Weavers Park in Courtauld Road.

Union bosses have called a report by the Care Quality Commission on the Mid and South Essex Hospital Trust a "damning indictment" of the healthcare provider's leadership.

The deputy prime minister refused to answer questions in Parliament about the mistaken release of prisoners in the past few weeks.

Gazette spoke to residents and visitors about what keeps them coming back year after year. This is one of the finest fireworks displays in the country.

Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a platform to write about the topics that are important to them in their local area.

A man who was found stabbed after two men attempted to steal his watch was targeted by specific individuals, police say.

A man was arrested after officers found a “significant quantity” of suspected cocaine after stopping a vehicle in a town.

My experience of Guy Fawkes Night for the first time, I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I arrived at Colchester Castle Park on Wednesday evening.

A Kelvedon plumber has won content creator of the year award at the On The Tools Awards for 2025.

Here are six of the pets at RSPCA sites in Essex who would love to find new homes.

MORE than 9,000 people descended on Colchester Castle Park this evening for the town's annual Guy Fawkes Night celebration.

The order runs from 5pm today (Wednesday 5 November) until 6am on Thursday 6 November. in Witham.

Braintree Village's ice rink is returning this Christmas for a third season.

The team will guide the young people through the award sections, sign-off progress, deliver practical training, and run expeditions each year.

This Monday will mark 106 years since the end of the First World War.

Firefighters attended almost 1,600 incidents in last month, with the number of road traffic collisions and animal rescues revealed.

Wildlife enthusiasts are urging people to check bonfires for hedgehogs and other small creatures before setting them alight.

Essex is filled with charming village inns and cosy countryside retreats which are perfect for a relaxing seasonal getaway.