Braintree and Witham Times

Dominic Boultwood, 28, of Ladbrook Drive, Colchester, was given an extended sentence to protect the public after appearing at Woolwich Crown Court on February 25.

Aaron Whybrow was in a short-lived relationship with a 17-year-old when he was 19, fully aware his partner was still underage.

Southview School in Witham has developed a business hub to give students a first taste of the working world.

Greater Anglia says routes to London Liverpool Street from Cambridge and the Stansted Express route to Stansted Airport are facing delays and cancelled services.

Keith Flint, one of the founding members of The Prodigy, died seven years ago today at the age of 49 after taking his own life.

‘Garden birds’ are any species of bird that visit our gardens for food and shelter on a regular basis.

Plans to install a battery box in Rayne Road have been approved by the council, aiming to deliver clean energy to residents and businesses in Braintree.

A 12-year-old boy is competing at Crufts this week with his “best buddy” and rescue collie who belongs to his nan.

Fairfields Farm, in Wormingford, has launched a special easter product with the chocolate brand TEMPRD, in Maldon, for a limited time only.

Emirates flights between Stansted and Dubai suspended until March 4 amid Middle East conflict and airspace closures. Passengers urged to check latest updates.

All emergency services attended after a man was found dead in Braintree, police have confirmed.

A police operation targeting organised criminal activity on Essex’s roads has led to 29 arrests.

Witham’s River Walk was created as a way of bringing a touch of the countryside through the middle of the town as it began its expansion in the early 1970s.

The A12 southbound has been left partially blocked near Marks Tey after a crash, with congestion building to Colchester Football Stadium.

Essex Highways is reporting a crash on the A12 London-bound just after junction 25, the A120/ Marks Tey interchange.

Members of Parliament across the area have had their say about the Iranian Conflict as strikes continue

Witham MP Priti Patel visited Bellway's new housing development in Silver End to learn about sustainable construction methods.

JJR Care Ltd in Witham rated 'good' by CQC in first inspection. as domiciliary care praised for safety, staff training, leadership, and person-centred support.

The duo behind Towntickers, a TikTok and Instagram account on a quest to "poetically" review towns across the country, have paid a visit to Chelmsford.

Scott Wass, 38, started working at Titford Funeral Directors, in Old Road, Clacton, when he was just 20 years old.