Braintree and Witham Times

The first passengers have left Beaulieu Park Station, Essex’s first new station on a main railway line for more than 100 years.

The first trains have passed through the first new station on a main railway line in Essex for more than 100 years.

The event will take place at Braxted Park Estate, located between Witham and Tiptree, between November 14 and 16.

A manhunt was conducted by specialist officers over the weekend after the accidental release of a convicted sex offender from prison.

An MP has demanded a “rapid, national enquiry” into the mistaken release of an asylum seeker from HMP Chelmsford.

A manhunt for an asylum seeker who was accidentally released from prison has ended thanks to Met Police officers.

As Autumn arrives, you may be looking for a cosy pub to visit. Here are some of the best in Essex as picked out by locals.

From traditional German markets to country estate fairs, Essex has something for every Christmas shopper this year.

Oceanic Awards has revealed the finalists for the Food Awards England 2025, with two Indian restaurants in Essex nominated.

Toby Carvery has long been self-proclaimed as the home of the roast. So I went to Colchester's branch to see if that really is the case.

Officers made 26 arrests and recovered eight stolen vehicles in three days targeting the criminal use of roads in Essex.

A generous donation of £100,000 has put three new life-saving community response cars on Essex’s roads.

A manhunt was underway for an asylum seeker who was accidentally released from prison just one month after being jailed for sexual assault.

A man has been taken to hospital after a crash between a motorcycle and a lorry at a major roundabout.

Officers are continuing the search for an asylum seeker who was accidentally released from prison one month after being jailed for sexual assault.

MPs have slammed the government after a prison has accidentally released an asylum seeker convicted of sexually assaulting a minor who was due to be deported.

THE county's tourism organisation is inviting Essex residents to champion historical figures and events.

While online shopping has changed retail forever, here are five iconic brands that once dominated Essex town centres.

This adorable young dog is one of many at the Dogs Trust centre in Essex are looking for their new home - can you help any?

Essex Police have issued a statement confirming an asylum seeker jailed for sexual assault who was accidentally released earlier today boarded a train