Braintree and Witham Times

A FIRE service boss is urging Essex residents to avoid “bonfires” and “campfires” to minimise risk after crews tackled two large wildfires.

An Essex woman has been sentenced for scamming three men out of almost £12,000.

Braintree said farewell to a “beacon of compassion” leaving the town after 10 years of service.

A Braintree man is facing drugs charges following an investigation.

A team of neighbours rushed to stop the spread of a fire which affected four acres of grassland.

East Anglian Railway Museum showcased a range of miniature displays for Small Trains Day.

Firefighters are tackling a large field fire near Witham as residents are urged to keep windows closed.

Mobility retailer CareCo has shared an update on its new headquarters in Braintree, which is starting to take shape.

Three men who called themselves the three musketeers chased down a man walking his dog before he was stabbed to death in a street, a court has heard.

The MP for Witham has confirmed essential resurfacing is due to be carried out on the A12 southbound at the junction 22 slip road.

Residents in Essex can watch a natural spectacle tonight as a shooting stars will be visible across the country.

New research has shown across the East of England there are more than 15,000 less people who are employed compared with this time last year.

Three teenagers have been jailed for more than 15 years combined after an attack on a man in his 30s on Halloween last year.

A British toy shop chain with stores across Essex has handed ownership to its 1,900 members of staff.

As part of this years heritage open days in Colchester, more than 50 of the best attractions across the city opening for free.

Firefighters worked together as they extinguished a wildfire more than 12 acres in size near Cressing in Braintree.

Braintree Council is inviting the public to have their say on a proposed Public Spaces Protection Order to tackle antisocial driving.

The restaurant offers a mix of table-top grills, vibrant cocktails, and sizzling meats, as well as a live grill-at-your-table experience, providing the barbecue experience regardless of the weather or time of year.

Community members came together to clear-up damage caused by mindless vandals who broke into a boxing club’s derelict gym.

Singer Nancy May, who tours with Russell Watson, gave a concert at St Laurence Church in Ridgewell to mark the anniversary of VJ Day.