Braintree and Witham Times

A man who kept animals in “appalling” conditions has been handed a suspended jail sentence after breaching a ban on keeping animals.

With the Braintree District-wide bin consultation nearing its end, we asked you your thoughts on the possible waste collection changes.

A couple who are running the London Marathon for charity can be spotted doing their training in “hilarious” costumes.

The incident began when officers were alerted to the theft of a silver Land Rover in Bishop’s Stortford, which was then driven into Essex.

The budget was presented and approved at a full council meeting on Monday, February 24.

Marian and Tony, who are both fitness enthusiasts, sold their four-bedroom detached house in Writtle and moved to Kelvedon.

A woman has been arrested and charged with nine shoplifting offences in Braintree town centre.

The collision took place in Little Waltham on the Essex Regiment Way on the evening of February 24.

Valentine's Day may have come and gone, but that doesn't mean all notions of enjoying a romantic meal should end on February 14!

A PRIMARY School in Essex is closed today after being added to an emergency list.

More than a thousand musicians including Blur's Damon Albarn are planning to release a silent album protesting against AI changes to copyright law.

Owen Meredith, CEO of News Media Association, has launched the 'Make it Fair' campaign today (February 25) along with big tech platforms.

UKRANIAN refugees and their host families marked the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion with more than 320 Ukrainians being welcomed in the city.

To mark National Chip Week 2025, here are seven of the best fish and chip shops across Essex, according to TripAdvisor reviews.

The relaunch event was a "resounding success," with many familiar faces showing their support for the café.

Dishone Lloyd was one of about 30 youths who were trespassing at Burnside Lakes in Cherry Hinton, near Cambridge, on August 12 2024

Manic Street Preachers will headline at Heritage Live in Audley End, Saffron Walden.

Essex Police officers were alerted to a teenage boy being threatened with a weapon by two people in Castle Park, after 6pm, on February 23.

A full original line-up of a cult-favourite 90s indie rock band will be performing two headline shows in Colchester next month.

The first schools to offer free breakfast clubs for pupils as part of the Government’s flagship scheme have been named ahead of a trial of the programme.