Braintree1 day ago'Lawn mower racing is a window into people's lives'Photographer Harry George Hall captures the cheapest form of motorsport at a race event in Braintree.1 day ago28 Jul 2026Horse racing could return after agreement struckAn agreement is struck to bring horse racing back to Chelmsford, whose last race was in March.28 Jul 202622 Jul 2026Family rage at unlicensed sitter after dog diesA dog boarder is given a suspended prison sentence after dog Hero dies in her care.22 Jul 202619 Jul 2026I had to stop modelling because I kept passing out from crippling endometriosisThree women describe how endometriosis has affected their careers, as an inquiry takes place.19 Jul 202618 Jul 2026Families near waste plant bemoan lack of waterThe operator of an incinerator is also investigating, having faced its own water issues.18 Jul 202610 Jul 2026UPS insider jailed for helping smuggle £10m of cocaineZak Archbold abused his position at UPS to help smuggle 300 parcels through an Essex depot, CPS says.10 Jul 20268 Jul 2026Neo-Nazi who planned gun attack jailed after MI5 stingAlfie Coleman, 22, is sentenced at the Old Bailey after being found guilty in April.8 Jul 202615 Jun 2026Pair deny murder two years after woman found deadTwo women enter not guilty pleas over the murder of Helen Bloomfield, whose body was found in 2024.15 Jun 20268 Jun 2026Barn for 26,000 chickens approved despite concernsPlans for the facility at Hubbards Farm in Shalford Green, Essex, are approved by councillors.8 Jun 2026...
