Braintree and Witham Times

A Colchester school has announced an emergency closure this morning.

The annual Changemakers list celebrates individuals and organisations across the UK who are creating meaningful social change.

The newly-dualled A120 could have opened this year if plans for the project had been confirmed by the government.

Founded in 1968 named after their new born son, Anthony, the company began as a traditional formalwear specialist.

Police officers are investigating the theft of 81 air guns which were taken from a parked lorry in Paycocke Road between 8.30pm last Thursday and 4.30am last Friday, February 20.

Traffic control has reported the stretch of A12 southbound at Junction...

EMERGENCY services rushed to a residential street in Westcliff as a child has been hit by a car.

A BODY has been discovered on a shoreline in Essex.

"We may never know how many animals suffered", the detective leading the case into the deaths of dozens of dead dogs found in Billericay, has said

Following an investigation by specialist rural engagement officers, a 79-year-old woman was then issued with a conditional caution following the attacks.

Nestled in the quaintness of Barnhall Road in Tolleshunt Knights, Paternoster Lodge offers a truly unique retreat.

The Ship, in Walton Road, Kirby-le-Soken, is one of two pubs in the village offering up vast range of food and drinks.

A GLASS walkway set to be built to show-off an underground Roman mosaic in Colchester will be able take the equivalent weight of a rare breed of rhinoceros, plans have shown.

A man in his 20s was attacked with a glass object which resulted in a significant facial injury.

He will serve an additional year on licence, and he will also be subject to notification requirements for 10 years.

In a county full of historic houses, charming barns and luxurious hotels, here are the wedding venues that came out on top.

From centuries-old coaching inns to polished gastropubs where children are genuinely welcomed.

Robert Brown was taking part in the World Naked Bike Ride in Colchester when motorcyclist Lee Turnage punched him off his bicycle in Hythe Hill.

ALB Festival will return to Lower Castle Park on September 12 and September 13 in 2026 with Scouting For Girls.

Lakeside Shopping Centre is popular all year round and even more so over the festive period. Here is when it is open during the 2025 festive season.