Braintree and Witham Times

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.

Birdwatchers in Essex were treated to a remarkable sight when a white-tailed eagle was spotted near Colchester

Two drivers were taken to hospital following reported serious three-vehicle collision on a residential stretch of road in Essex on Tuesday morning.

Passengers travelling from Essex into London over next five weekends are going to face dramatically extended journey times.

Essex County Council is launching a new campaign to boost metal recycling and reduce waste.

Marks Tey Village Hall was transformed into a vibrant, high-energy dance floor as Tiny Toes Ballet Colchester hosted it’s highly anticipated party.

Olly Murs returns for Soccer Aid 2024 at London Stadium, joining Wayne Rooney, Jill Scott and more.

Essex Police officers were called out to a property in Gavin Way in the early hours of Sunday morning after reports of a crash.

Richard Osman will no longer present his House of Games show on the BBC as he announces his exit after nine years.

The Environment Agency says flooding is possible during this period, with coastal areas at particular risk.

Emirates suspends Stansted Airport flights after Iran missile attacks on UAE. Most Stansted–Dubai services cancelled; limited flights may resume 2 March

London Stansted Airport welcomes Turkish Airlines and Air Algérie in March 2026, expanding UK–Istanbul and Algiers flights with more international connections.

Bubbling Burkes in Chelmsford, Essex offers Harry Potter-inspired gifts, potion classes, and immersive witch trial walks—magical experiences for all ages.

Essex Police are looking for a 15-year-old boy missing from Colchester.

Ruth Langsford opened up to Rylan Clark on his BBC Radio 2 show about her WORD split with Eamonn Holmes.

Earlier today, Essex Police had published an appeal seeking information on Karn Statham’s whereabouts.

F1 talent Ollie Bearman is the latest guest on the High Performance podcast, talking about his impressive performances, loneliness, and Ferrari.

Essex police are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured in an assault outside a bar in Braintree town centre.

Colchester bound on the A12 are facing delays this evening after a collision involving three vehicles just after Junction 24 (Kelvedon).