Braintree and Witham Times

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A person who was hit by a train between Hackney Downs and Cheshunt yesterday has been confirmed to have died.

A broken down vehicle on the A12 is causing traffic delays due to a lane closure which has been put in place.

Braintree, Witham, Maldon, Burnham and Halstead are preparing for Remembrance Day services this Sunday, November 9.

Officers responded to an additional eight Halloween and or firework-related incidents, making one arrest, and carrying out three stop searches.

“When I saw that Braintree were recruiting and heard from a friend at the station how rewarding the job is, I didn’t hesitate for a second.

Joe Weeks, defending, said Millingham only entered a non-guilty plea so a psychiatric report could be issued.

A man who targeted homes in East Anglia and stole safes and valuable jewellery has been put behind bars.

Maria's Indian Dining in Kelvedon has been named Best Newcomer Restaurant in the UK at the Euro Asia Curry Awards 2025.

Witham MP Priti Patel visited the newly refurbished Delta Hotels by Marriot to discuss the impact of the cancellation of the A12 widening scheme.

Blind veteran Mark Vidler will march at the Cenotaph in London on Remembrance Sunday with Blind Veterans UK.

The RSPCA Danaher Animal Home in Essex took in 12 dogs, after 80 were removed from one property in Bedfordshire.

Separately, on Saturday evening, a third individual—a 16-year-old boy—was arrested and has since been charged with possession of a knife.

Police officers called after reports of a "malicious communication" at Shoebury High School today, with the school locking the front gates.

Essex stars, Olly Murs and Mark Wright have shared a hilarious video of them while on holiday to Orlando, Florida.

A person has been hit by a train between Hackney Downs and Cheshunt which is affecting the Greater Anglia network.

Whether you're after nostalgic charm or gothic glamour, Essex's garden centres and homeware shops have everything you need to create your Christmas.

We have put together some of the most notable road closures across Colchester, north and mid Essex in the coming weeks.

Jet2 flies to 14 destinations in Europe and North Africa during winter 25/26, with holidays and flights on sale to popular hotspots.

A Colchester spa which is part of a luxury hotel has been recommended as one of the best across the UK.