Essex Police carry out 300 local speed checks after 39 speed related deaths this year
ESSEX Police officers speed checked over 300 vehicles in one day earlier this month, using special equipment in the Braintree district.
Drug smuggler jailed after trying to import 23kg of cannabis through Stansted Airport
INTERNATIONAL drug dealer who tried to import cannabis through Stansted Airport has been jailed, after more than 23kg of cannabis was seized by Border Force.
Braintree girl, 7, raises over £500 for children's charity with fundraiser haircut
A young Braintree girl will be cutting her hair this weekend, in support of children suffering from Cancer, with all extra funds going to Danaher Animal Home.
Town mum excited to launch new bespoke baby-gift business
A MUM of two has launched her own bespoke baby-gift business in Witham, aiming to help local families celebrate milestones with 'special' hand-made gifts.
Family-run jacket-potato business announces grand opening of second site in Witham
Business owner, Paul Baker, 76, first launched Spudmania in Braintree earlier this year, offering takeaway jacket potatoes from a catering van.
Mini trolley created for little girl with cerebral palsy to assist with walking
Kirsty Stephens, who is a Morrisons community champion, surprised Elsie Besant, seven, with the personalised trolley.
Nine year old delighted after claiming first Snooker trophy at U21s comp
A young ‘snooker-loopy’ boy has bagged his first trophy at Cuestars under-21s tournament, after recording his highest break in the Plate competition.
Update: Police no longer looking for man in connection to Chelmsford assault
ESSEX POLICE have announced they are no longer looking for a man in connection to an assault that took place in Chelmsford in August.
Update: Police identify man in connection to Chelmsford e-bike crash
We are no longer looking to identify a man we want to speak to in connection with a collision in Chelmsford where a young girl was hurt.
