Braintree and Witham Times | National Entertainment News https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/leisure/showbiz/ Braintree and Witham Times National Entertainment News en-gb Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:13:46 +0100 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:13:46 +0100 https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Braintree and Witham Times | National Entertainment News https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/leisure/showbiz/ Dani Dyer confirmed for return to 2026 Strictly Come Dancing https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26187247.dani-dyer-strictly-come-dancing-return-confirmed-2026/?ref=rss Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0100 fb06e65e7665d3a8d14acf73c6729979 matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith Leaked videos show EastEnders filming in Essex with twist for much-loved character 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https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26163846.recycled-tin-can-rhino-visits-braintree-shopping-centre/?ref=rss Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100 bfa2c0592d3f18328ce2a3e7b66336f0 Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Braintree Voices choir to celebrate second anniversary with summer concert https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26158294.braintree-voices-choir-hold-anniversary-concert/?ref=rss Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100 19682dc2d9cf579f658a51a748eafc27 Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Lucky Essex resident scoops £250k in montly Postcode Lottery draw https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26148941.harlow-resident-wins-250k-monthly-postcode-lottery-draw/?ref=rss Sat, 30 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100 9ff2934b69a45f2dcb1921689777469f Mason.Lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey Richard Osman baffled as he has ‘no idea’ where wrong Pointless claim came from https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26150283.richard-osman-baffled-wrong-pointless-claim-made-x/?ref=rss Fri, 29 May 2026 14:18:27 +0100 346edfcaf22cc8e29b8c6d008e5ef8f8 katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier Film festival at Empire Theatre raised thousands for town dementia project https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26135842.halstead-film-festival-raised-thousands-dementia-project/?ref=rss Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100 709ffe3cef9a7afb2019274465b508c8 claudia.bradley@newsquest.co.uk | Claudia Bradley BBC looking for children in Essex to take part in new programme https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26139618.essex-kids-wanted-bbcs-will-friend-/?ref=rss Tue, 26 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100 e383a1fc79aa1d41bf456c4975ecf112 Mason.Lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey Netflix announced axing of 11 shows - with 5 more coming to an end https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26137931.netflix-announced-axing-11-shows---5-coming/?ref=rss Tue, 26 May 2026 10:10:00 +0100 2e71f12805e2a6f6231b12cfc89a7817 patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover Popular Essex pub makes two TV appearances in one week after celebs film scenes https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26137447.globe-chelmsford-featured-celebs-go-dating-towie/?ref=rss Tue, 26 May 2026 08:30:00 +0100 1e429c237ba33ba3968e51000365d6fd jessica.day-parker@newsquest.co.uk | Jessica Day-Parker Author prepares to launch latest historical fantasy novel https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/leisure/26136151.essex-tg-trouper-prepares-release-12th-book-weekend/?ref=rss Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100 95a3e8aa04d6250c5118760346df4e52 halle.groves@newsquest.co.uk | Halle Groves Entrepreneur's debut book highlights how AI can support women in work and life https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/leisure/26116449.essex-authors-debut-book-boosts-womens-confidence-ai/?ref=rss Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100 289a0547e33bb2a3b4a133d8398e32da halle.groves@newsquest.co.uk | Halle Groves Festival in the Gardens returns to Braintree for scorching bank holiday weekend https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26131599.braintree-festival-gardens-bank-holiday-weekend/?ref=rss Fri, 22 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100 49dbec72455d14d085e0832e1685a726 claudia.bradley@newsquest.co.uk | Claudia Bradley Essex magician to perform live in Britain's Got Talent semi-finals this weekend https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26128540.essex-magician-itv-britains-got-talent-semi-finals/?ref=rss Thu, 21 May 2026 15:00:00 +0100 e54e702cea89b3a89c630ffe508d1c55 jessica.day-parker@newsquest.co.uk | Jessica Day-Parker Rylan Clark reveals he was turned down for major presenting role https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26122433.rylan-clark-turned-strictly-come-dancing-role/?ref=rss Wed, 20 May 2026 07:30:00 +0100 edadddab3647679d311e7f692100d94f Mason.Lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey Meet author of children's book inspired by Borneo trip at new book festival https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/leisure/26107344.braintree-author-bring-orangutan-tale-dunmow-bookfest/?ref=rss Sat, 16 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100 1267ccf2af4043e00d36f5b5c5c4c5ff halle.groves@newsquest.co.uk | Halle Groves Monster Truck Motorfest heads to Essex this weekend: live stunt action and family fun https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26111170.monster-truck-motorfest-heads-essex-weekend/?ref=rss Sat, 16 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100 a814875ce6f5112031e4286c12c12735 Stunning new River Walk sculpture trail brings Witham's wildlife to life https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26100420.witham-river-walk-sees-otters-kingfishers/?ref=rss Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100 ea5a4f0e9b4375e7d8c9a1b9fecb2fb9 claudia.bradley@newsquest.co.uk | Claudia Bradley ITV confirms new Richard Osman game show as fans praise ‘brilliant’ concept https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26106389.fans-excited-new-itv-game-show-hosted-richard-osman/?ref=rss Thu, 14 May 2026 11:46:24 +0100 94d022bcb83fcb4e53714b6fdbde7fab katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier Open gardens and art exhibition heads to Finchingfield https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26104192.finchingfield-hold-open-gardens-art-exhibition/?ref=rss Wed, 13 May 2026 15:44:56 +0100 ed99527a0a494ce6662e1e3524840516 Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Big Sing charity receives funding boost to help little singers thrive https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/leisure/26082011.witham-soul-receives-1k-funding-boost-redrow/?ref=rss Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100 a3072a3e204203d3a49962e28abc152f halle.groves@newsquest.co.uk | Halle Groves New housing development shines on iconic TV show https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26085995.colchester-site-next-beth-chatto-gardeners-world/?ref=rss Sun, 10 May 2026 14:00:00 +0100 ce25025bf838d5ebaf4449636e195be2 brandon.penny@newsquest.co.uk | Brandon Penny Ceramics, textiles, paint - Wivenhoe Art Trail artists to look out for https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26079408.10-artists-look-wivenhoe-art-trail/?ref=rss Sun, 10 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100 c86788fa6c0e518a6232d3781cbb5202 claudia.bradley@newsquest.co.uk | Claudia Bradley Comedian makes cameo as Nigel Farage as 'prime minister' in TV skit https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26093171.peter-serafinowicz-pokes-fun-nigel-farage-snl-uk-skit/?ref=rss Sun, 10 May 2026 10:33:00 +0100 dc99ebdc1e08b11dab98baa2f5ccdc1d brandon.penny@newsquest.co.uk | Brandon Penny Essex art trail attracts visitors from across the country to 'see art in action' https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/leisure/26079020.wivenhoe-art-trail-packed-artists-visitors-2026/?ref=rss Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100 5c33e204a8e2a95db55c2ef52a823e8d claudia.bradley@newsquest.co.uk | Claudia Bradley David Bowie tribute band marks 10 years since his death with Braintree show https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26087304.braintree-institute-host-david-bowie-tribute-concert/?ref=rss Thu, 07 May 2026 15:38:29 +0100 c825b4ef06a1280dcba72fbd84fbb49e Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Maldon Salt Ltd products spotted in scenes from The Devil Wears Prada 2 https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26079062.maldon-salt-ltd-product-spotted-devil-wears-prada-2/?ref=rss Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100 9267992b3d7f890e4bc12050be267366 Halle.Groves@newsquest.co.uk | Halle Groves ITV to air show four-part show about Essex football club https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26073225.maldon-tiptree-fc-centre-itv-series/?ref=rss Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100 e2700875a230da7a3d6a60efc4ac7c1d brandon.penny@newsquest.co.uk | Brandon Penny Long-awaited community arts centre dubbed 'investment in town's future' https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26071648.community-arts-centre-will-open-doors-halstead/?ref=rss Mon, 04 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100 695869e4bfce5fd932e6965e71d1a65c halle.groves@newsquest.co.uk | Halle Groves Holiday swap TV show looking for Essex families to take part https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26072120.channel-5-rich-holiday-poor-holiday-wants-clacton-people/?ref=rss Sun, 03 May 2026 14:00:00 +0100 3d25870b554cce924ebd049e7e9e759b brandon.penny@newsquest.co.uk | Brandon Penny Film festival in honour of tutor showing creative short films at Empire Theatre https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26068748.halstead-empire-theatre-hosting-pantherfest-film-festival/?ref=rss Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100 00cc53e015bcd96e3a8516a5c7197825 claudia.bradley@newsquest.co.uk | Claudia Bradley Comedian Christopher Hall heads to Chelmsford on UK tour https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26068764.comedian-christopher-hall-brings-new-show-chelmsford/?ref=rss Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:06:32 +0100 ef6833500129ef3e6735f01c7ac6f36e Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Essex family won over by 'idyllic' home on hit BBC One show https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26062183.southend-family-view-idyllic-home-escape-country/?ref=rss Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100 baa48371667250393fa09283eb46253c matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith Quiet Essex gem features on beloved BBC show https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26056782.bbc-twos-gardeners-world-features-beth-chatto-gardens/?ref=rss Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0100 8b832db7d7ae6ca5660dd9343f9e83cc matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith Influencer dies after being hit by former X Factor finalist https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26053906.klaudiaglam-essex-influencer-dies-x-factor-star-crash/?ref=rss Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:16:26 +0100 9d71e1090b49c1a5ab7d54e4ad6248a6 matt.hasdell@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Hasdell Essex influencer dies after being hit by former X Factor finalist https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26053352.klaudiaglam-essex-influencer-dies-x-factor-star-crash/?ref=rss Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:54:12 +0100 52d1c58ca389c344a9171a0fb87bbe16 matt.hasdell@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Hasdell Essex family hoping to win £250k on new television show airing TONIGHT https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26050204.essex-family-taking-part-new-itv-show-neighbourhood/?ref=rss Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0100 dd82f1357da94d545ed6c1e510cb4bff brandon.penny@newsquest.co.uk | Brandon Penny Inside the tiny game studio off the A12 working with industry's biggest names https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/leisure/26007358.dlala-studiosin-witham-shares-insight-gaming-industry/?ref=rss Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100 d734f141c631acc35ede5d868d52e66f natalie.hensel@newsquest.co.uk | Natalie Hensel How a viral Essex TikToker got Madonna's hit back into UK charts https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26020159.gymskin-sent-madonna-back-uk-charts-tiktok/?ref=rss Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0100 616cc6520f8db4c45d8f4bebce74bd47 matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith Escape Hunt opens in Colchester with five thrilling escape rooms https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26017619.escape-hunt-opens-colchester-five-thrilling-escape-rooms/?ref=rss Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100 bd43066683b08fa3b9b0cfc3877ce33d Essex TikTok star famous for his takeaway reviews set to get own reality TV show https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26017522.essex-tiktok-star-big-john-get-tv-show-paramount/?ref=rss Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:50:00 +0100 ceaa3eb485b7a5058586053b0a159d2f jessica.day-parker@newsquest.co.uk | Jessica Day-Parker Red Arrows to headline Clacton Airshow 2026 https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26015359.red-arrows-confirmed-headline-clacton-airshow-2026/?ref=rss Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:14:05 +0100 bd22e758005550d60df57c4f639ff3ab grace.capel@newsquest.co.uk | Grace Capel Gemma Collins and Sinitta clash on I'm A Celebrity over 'comedian' dig https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26009381.drama-celeb-gemma-collins-clashes-sinitta/?ref=rss Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0100 e287cab23f099dc1b24f139d611c4c81 claudia.bradley@newsquest.co.uk | Claudia Bradley Essex based author releases new editions of Second World War memoir https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/leisure/25985827.essex-erika-storey-releases-new-editions-historic-memoir/?ref=rss Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:52:10 +0100 c598655f7acfef82d86b4ea02752a8a2 halle.groves@newsquest.co.uk | Halle Groves McFly announced to headline Essex festival this summer https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26002035.mcfly-headline-chelmsford-summer-series-festival-2025/?ref=rss Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:39:00 +0100 0721dc24ee607eeca171bda9f7ce9182 matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith Essex metalworker to appear on hit BBC One show https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26000145.essex-man-feature-bbc-one-show-made-market/?ref=rss Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0100 537b427446f600371c4296e3473c88e3 matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith Essex singer hopes to wow Britain's Got Talent judges in audition tonight https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/25995822.essex-singer-hopes-wow-britains-got-talent-tonight/?ref=rss Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:41:56 +0100 612c706296c2daec23e99d3abd5f0d6d grace.capel@newsquest.co.uk | Grace Capel Why we should challenge toxic masculinity and violence against women and girls https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/25974284.mps-react-netflixs-louis-theroux-manosphere/?ref=rss Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100 ec085d13e7299f84dba688624f6c26fa claudia.bradley@newsquest.co.uk | Claudia Bradley