Fire at waste recycling site caused by battery, fire service says
A fire at a waste recycling site in Braintree was “most likely” caused by a battery which had been disposed of incorrectly, the fire service says.
Witham theatre group bringing 'timeless popular' musical to public hall
Witham Amateur Operatic Society will soon present its upcoming performance of Anything Goes.
Get ready to meet Baloo the 'heroic dog' in Braintree
The event at Braintree District Museum will feature Baloo, the inspirational ex-police dog who lost a leg will spread joy.
Essex actor charged with sex offence for ‘sharing upskirting photo of TV star’
Laurence Fox has been charged with a sexual offence after allegedly sharing a compromising photo of TV star Narinder Kaur on social media.
Woman served with CBO following string of shop thefts in Chelmsford
A WOMAN has been served with a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO), following a string of shop thefts in Chelmsford.
Photos show progress of award-winning firm's huge new garden centre
Building work at the new Perrywood Garden Centre is progressing well
Body of missing man found on Essex shoreline after two-month wait
Edward Osborne, 43, was reported as missing on January 14.
Glowing spiral caused by US rocket fuel shocks stargazers across Essex
A large glowing spiral appeared in the night sky above parts of the UK last night
'Counter intuitive' glass tax to cost Essex's Wilkin and Sons £1m in costs annually
TIPTREE jam maker Wilkin and Sons said the government’s new tax on glass is likely to cost them an additional £1million in costs.
Witham vet speaks out after helping rescue horse from brook in Holland-on-Sea
Ben Portus, 45, works for Paton and Lee Equine Vets, based in Witham, and helped rescue a horse from a brook in Holland-on-Sea.
Dad 'disgusted' as he claims school failed to spot child's broken ankle in PE
A parent has been left “disgusted” after a school “did nothing to look after” his child immediately after she broke her ankle.
Police appeal for information on crash which left man in 'serious condition'
Essex Police appeal for information on a crash which left one man taken to hospital by air ambulance in “serious condition”.
'Almost out' - Firefighters on scene of blaze in Braintree
Firefighters are currently on the scene of a fire in Braintree.
Firefighters warn people to 'keep windows closed' amid fire in Braintree
Firefighters are currently tackling a fire at a waste recycling site near Cordons Farm, Braintree.
Braintree Council calls on residents to join 'Keep Britain Tidy' litter initiative
Residents, volunteers, and community groups interested in participating can request the loan of litter picking equipment from the council.
The 'gem' of a town just an hour from Essex named one of Britain's poshest
The Telegraph has compiled a list of Britain’s 15 poshest towns, adding that they may be the perfect locations for a getaway this Spring.
Essex family launches charity in memory of son, 7, who died in medical trial
A COUPLE have created a charity in memory of their little boy who tragically died after a medical trial.
Police confirm arrest after area near Essex Library cordoned off
A MAN has been arrested following a disturbance near Clacton Library this afternoon.
Former Essex cricketer rushed to hospital after suffering heart attack in game
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal is receiving emergency hospital care after suffering a heart attack during a domestic T20 game in Dhaka
Arrests after £2m cocaine found hidden under seat of plane flown into Essex
TWO men have been arrested as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into the smuggling of around 30 kilos of cocaine into an airfield in Essex
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