Two men have been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after four police drugs busts. About 30 police officers were involved in raids at a property in Warrenside and two flats in Rifle Hill, Braintree, on Saturday at 2.40pm. Two men
A man has died after being hit by a train near Kelvedon railway station. Emergency services were called to the scene at Langleys foot crossing, near Kelvedon station, at around 11.35am, but the man was declared dead at the scene. A British
Almost all children have secured a place at one of their preferred primary schools. Figures released by Essex County Council revealed 86.79 per cent of children in the district have been offered their first choice school. But an unlucky
Homeowners have endured excess surface water from a blocked drain being splashed as high as their roofs. Amanda Garnham, of Blackwater Cottages in Bradwell, has even had water sprayed up against her house and through a vent into her kitchen. Ms Garnham
Braintree town centre could undergo a transformation focusing on distinct ‘quarters’ reflecting its cultural, civic and shopping hubs. Much of the focus of residents’ attention has so far been on the controversial new shopping centre planned
A young man died of a brain tumour just days after attempts to save his life. Arran Wheeler, 27, died at hospital last week surrounded by friends and close family. He had been diagnosed with a brain tumour just weeks earlier after suffering
Flood warnings and alerts have been issued for three rivers in the area. The Environment Agency has given a flood warning for the River Brain from Black Notley to Witham. It said river levels are likely to remain high although no significant rainfall
Police are appealing for information about a man wanted on recall to prison. John Jones, 43, was last known to be living in Harlow but has links to Braintree and Suffolk. He has previous convictions for burglary. He has various
