Seven fire crews sprang into action to tackle a fire that broke out at the Premier Inn in Braintree. Firefighters Bring Blaze Under Control The fire has now been extinguished. Firefighters are

The Royal Mint is releasing a whopping 23.2 million new 5p coins featuring King Charles III’s official portrait for the very first time. Minted in October 2023, these coins are hitting pockets across the UK

Default Heading H1 Firefighters rushed to a retirement village in Braintree today after a bungalow became engulfed in flames. Crews arrived to find the fire already well developed, but through swift and determined action, they

From 1 June 2025, the sale and supply of all single-use vapes will be banned across the UK, as authorities respond to growing concerns over environmental damage, youth vaping, and fire safety risks. “Never

Firefighters from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service have spent the day battling a significant fire at a waste recycling site near Cordons Farm in Braintree, with approximately 35 tonnes of waste catching fire. Crews

A comprehensive police taser investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has concluded that Essex Police officers acted appropriately during an incident that led to a man’s death in 2022. Key Investigation

A 22-year-old driver from Braintree, Essex has been banned from driving for six months after being caught travelling at almost twice the speed limit and swerving onto the wrong side of the road in a

Malcolm was reported missing shortly before 10am today from the Thistley Green Road area. He’s described as 6ft 3ins tall, slim, with short dark hear, and unshaven and wearing glasses.

Geoffrey Ryan had been drinking in The Lounge, in Market Square, on 9 September 2022 before the incident took place. The 53-year-old arrived at the venue at about 4pm and initially seemed content. However, as

Geoffrey Ryan had been drinking in The Lounge, in Market Square, on 9 September 2022 before the incident took place. The 53-year-old arrived at the venue at about 4pm and initially seemed content.

This morning, three crews are still on the scene dampening down. Because of the incident, Cressing Road between Coggeshall Road and Trotters Field is closed, and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes. Our crews

This morning, three crews are still on the scene dampening down. Because of the incident, Cressing Road between Coggeshall Road and Trotters Field is closed, and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes. Our crews

This morning, three crews are still on the scene dampening down. Because of the incident, Cressing Road between Coggeshall Road and Trotters Field is closed, and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes. Our crews

A dealer who had taken over the home of a vulnerable man and was using it as a base from which to sell drugs has been jailed thanks to the work of our specialist drug

She was last seen wearing a black crop top with a diagonal cut across the front, pale denim blue shorts, a blue puffer coat & black Nike trainers. She was carrying a red handbag.

Elisha and Henry were both last seen at around 4pm yesterday (Thursday 21 April). Officers believe they are in the #EarlsColne or #Halstead areas but they could be further afield in Braintree. Elisha is

Jordan Chenery, aged 22, from the Basildon area in Essex, is wanted for failing to appear at crown court. Chenery is described as white, with blue eyes, around 6ft tall, of medium build with short

Jordan Chenery, aged 22, from the Basildon area in Essex, is wanted for failing to appear at crown court. Chenery is described as white, with blue eyes, around 6ft tall, of medium build with short