Braintree15 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 20265 Jun 2026Rough sleepers could be fined £100 under new rulesRules on anti-social behaviour in Braintree town centre are amended by the local council.5 Jun 20265 Jun 2026World Cup cash to lift Braintree transfer embargoFifa is due to pay Braintree Town £175,000 for letting one its players take part at the tournament.5 Jun 20261 Jun 2026Residents told 'check bin day' as changes roll outPeople living in Colchester have a new bin collection timetable to get used to.1 Jun 202626 May 2026What's it like living by a 'nightmare' road?People using the A120 in Essex share their dismay as funding for the road to be dualled is scrapped.26 May 202623 May 2026Van driver prosecuted for tooting horn at friendA police officer tells a court the horn had not been sounded to warn other road users of danger.23 May 202621 May 2026Two more men arrested in sex offences inquiryThe arrests are made as part of a wider investigation involving Maldon & Tiptree Football Club.21 May 202616 May 2026Farmer terrorised by machete-wielding hare coursersMatthew Register has called the police 198 times since July to report criminals on his land.16 May 2026...
