Braintree and Witham Times

AS only one business in Essex was announced in a top 40 shortlist for the National Fish and Chip Awards, we feel there are plenty in the county which should have made it on.

We asked Gazette and Echo readers to share the one place they would recommend people go to visit in the area.

There are a number of adorable pooches at Dogs Trust in Essex are looking for their new home.

Bus firm Central Connect, which provides services across Essex and at schools, has come under fire from upset parents regarding its 331 and 333 bus services.

We're launching a campaign on the A120, speaking to members of the public, authorities and more on the issues which surround the road.

An obstruction in the road on the A12 is causing traffic delays heading Colchester bound from junction 22, Witham North.

Bellway Essex is beginning construction on the 94-home Francis Gardens development at Silver End.

Police have appealed for potential victims of a “predatory” convicted rapist who met people in East London and Essex to come forward.

US President Donald Trump has safely departed from Stansted Airport after his state visit, marking the end of a huge policing operation.

The emergency services attended the incident after a girl fell through the cinema's roof and down two flights of stairs.

Muddy Stilettos have released their top 300 places to live across the UK with Wivenhoe and Mersea some of the best in Essex according to their data.

Crouch Street, in Colchester, was cordoned off by the police at both ends yesterday evening due to an incident.

Firefighters were called to an address in Witham yesterday to rescue Peggy the parrot after she decided to wing it on her very first flight.

ONE of the world’s last operational Lancaster bomber planes will fly over a memorial set up by the Earls Colne Heritage Museum to honour a heroic group of aircrew who lost their lives 81 years ago.

Several closures on the A12, M25 and Dartford Crossing may impact Essex drivers this weekend, according to National Highways.

Two children from Essex are currently missing with them last seen with their mum and her partner at a hotel in Southport.

Essex Police have confirmed they have made more than 2,800 shoplifting arrests since September 2023 across the county.

Two Just Stop Oil Activists have been found guilty of criminal damage after they spray painted two planes believing them to belong to Taylor Swift.

Essex County Council has backed a major proposal to create three unitary councils in the county.

TWO men, aged 41 and 46, and a 35-year-old woman have been arrested in south Essex on suspicion of spying for Russia.