Braintree and Witham Times

Parliament backs the Courts and Tribunals Bill to limit jury trials for minor offences, aiming to cut the Crown Court backlog but Essex MPs remain divided.

Dillys Bespoke Florist, located in the heart of Colchester town centre on Crouch Street, has been creating floral arrangements for residents.

Colchester Zoo has announced the loss of a 'big character' at the zoo as they announce the death of Bailey the lion.

Traffic is on the A12 Colchester-bound following a collision involving two vehicles near Hatfield Peverel this afternoon.

Essex Police appear on Crimewatch Live as a part of work to bring the killer of the man who was found in a Colchester landfill to justice.

A round up of comments from the latest stories, including the news Nathan Robins is to become the first officially elected Reform Councillor for Braintree.

Greater Anglia has won four national awards for train performance at the Golden Whistles.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service completed 2,829 home fire safety visits in February as part of dedicated Days of Action.

Plans submitted to Braintree District Council could see The Gym Group convert a disused showroom on Rayne Road into a 24-hour gym with upgraded parking.

Nine individuals have forfeited their MBE or OBE in the latest Cabinet Office update, including a former Essex business owner.

Cressing FC pitch in Braintree has been given a professional makeover thanks to a national campaign by Specsavers.

The Edith Borthwick School where pupils “enjoy rich experiences” has achieved a positive Ofsted rating.

An Essex Police initiative, funded by cash seized from criminals, has paid for new cameras to help protect the county's most vulnerable rural areas.

Vitoria Barreto had been with her friend Liliane Silva at Essex University's Wivenhoe campus before she disappeared

The Essex Build Expo brought together businesses from across the county's construction sector.

Vitoria Figueiredo Barreto was last seen in Brightlingsea on March 4

Oil prices have been climbing higher since the US and Israel began strikes on Iran.

Mid Essex readers have shared their thoughts below a number of latest news stories across the Halstead, Braintree and Maldon.

The Essex estates where you can enjoy Bridgerton style luxury on Mothers Day revealed.

Hello and welcome to our live blog. Essex Police are due to issue an update this afternoon on missing person, Vitoria Figueiredo Barreto, who was staying in the Southend area before she went missing on March 3.