Your views: Mid Essex readers react to property subdivision, new homes and more
Readers react to reports Halstead's Co-op Travel site near the High Street will be subdivided into two commercial units.
Hilarious student Government Nativity show produced by kids coming to Braintree
A group of theatre-loving teens are putting on a satirical government Christmas show unlike anything seen before.
Six top tips to keep pets calm during fireworks for Bonfire Night
Fireworks during Bonfire Night can leave many pets feeling stressed, but there’s a few simple ways owners can help to keep their pets calm.
Man found stabbed in Essex village after two men attempt to steal his watch
During the attack, the victim was assaulted and sustained an injury to his arm which has been described as a stab wound.
Police looking for man who failed to comply with an order
Police are looking for a man after he failed to comply with an order.
Bannatyne Spa launches luxurious Chinese body treatment using touch and sound
Bannatyne Spa is introducing a new relaxing therapy which harnesses the power of touch and sound.
Lenny Rush begins filming for starring role in BBC comedy The Reluctant Vampire
BAFTA winner Lenny Rush has begun filming for ‘The Reluctant Vampire’, a new BBC comedy with a spec-dracula cast set to release next year.
See the real-life superfood Jamie Oliver says we should all eat more of
Jamie Oliver is supporting a campaign which aims to double the UK’s consumption of a real-life superfood.
Woman has licence revoked after drinking and driving BMW down Kelvedon High Street
Choe Boylan, 34, got behind the wheel of a BMW in August and then drove down Kelvedon High Street despite being twice the legal limit.
Thousands of new homes allocated as Braintree District's Local Plan takes shape
Thousands of new homes have been allocated at sites in the Braintree district to meet government housing targets.
£20m of public money saved through emergency services collaboration programme
A recent review has shown a collaboration project between emergency services in Essex has saved £20m of taxpayers money.
Essex and Herts Air Ambulance aims to fund 100 life-saving missions over Christmas
Essex and Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) launches Fund 100 Christmas appeal.
'The A120 is a death trap' - Readers react to Gazette's road safety campaign
Readers have welcomed the Gazette’s ‘A120: Road to Safety’ campaign calling for more road safety measures and upgrades to one of the county’s most used roads.
Average housing costs revealed with demand for council housing on the rise
Demand for affordable housing in Essex is on the rise while the housing market has recorded its first annual fall in new sales in two years.
Braintree YouTuber named winner at eBay's 2025 Top Seller Awards
A Braintree YouTuber has been named the winner of the Community Contribution Award at eBay’s 2025 Top Seller Awards.
Essex Police make 'staggering' 22 arrests in one day for drug and drinking driving
“Whether it’s Halloween, payday, or just another weekend, it shows the scale of the problem we face
The toughest and best places in Essex to be a job seeker revealed
TENDRING has been named as the second worst Essex local authority for finding a job.
Greggs opens new outlet shop in Essex to tackle food waste and support communities
Greggs bakery have opened a new outlet store as they continue to tackle food waste and provide people with reduced price products.
Woman loses £4k after being told by fake officers that an Essex bank defrauded her
The victim was told to take a taxi to the bank in question and was then asked to withdraw £4,000.
Largest supermoon of the year set to arrive just in time for annual celebration
The largest and brightest supermoon this year is set to coincide with Bonfire Night as it will be visible for three nights in November.
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