Braintree and Witham Times

Part of the A120 has been closed amid reports of a serious crash.

AN airport has struck a deal which will see it offer direct flights to a major Indian city.

Royal Mail has said it will increase the price of first class and second class stamps.

THERE are fears a huge event involving as many as 25,000 cyclists could leave some residents unable to use their cars.

A DETERMINED dad is getting set to run five half marathons in a year to raise £5,000 to thank the charities that saved his son.

A COUPLE who ditched the London commute to set up a railway station coffee stall are now mixing it with worldwide brands after setting up a new venture.

A TRIBUTE to two legendary harmony bands from the Sixties is set to stop off in Braintree.

£43 million - or to be precise, £42,700,000 - is a lot of money.

Wonder why you always end up making impulse buys at the supermarket? It's all part of the plan.

SHOPPERS are being urged to prepare for the closure of popular town centre parking spots.

A POPULAR winter festival for ale lovers is returning this month.

NEW TV show Flesh And Blood has a stellar cast including Essex's own Russell Tovey.

Our county boasts a wealth of acting, musical and artistic talent.

Millions of motorists across the UK commit driving offences they didn’t know existed, according to a new study.

Three lucky winners scooped a £1 million lottery prize in Saturday night's draw.

A pharmacy has raised more than £1,000 for children's hospice care.

I would like to air my views on the state of the blood test department Braintree.

There has been a beauty boon in the county, and we are now spoilt for choice of spas.

A NEW pet shop is set to open in the heart of a town centre.

We're a nation of pet lovers - but are you aware of some of the more unusual laws which could land you in trouble?