Search for missing man Martyn Richardson suspended as body found in waterway
Martyn, 27, has been missing for almost three months, having last been seen on August 24 at about 8.30pm in the Bocking area of Braintree.
James Cleverly visits local SEND charity at its new premises in Great Notley
Braintree’s MP has visited local SEND charity Happy Hill at its new premises in Great Notley.
Braintree and Witham fire stations looking for new heroes in on-call firefighters
Fire stations in Braintree and Witham are hosting recruitment taster events for new heroes in on-call firefighters.
'Get involved' - Braintree Council to ask public for thoughts on new Local Plan
The Braintree District Local Plan is part of the Braintree District Development Plan, which provides a vision for how the district will develop up to 2033.
£5K reward offered for information on missing Martyn as second public search coming
The Richardson family have issued a £5,000 reward for information ahead of the second public search for Martyn this weekend.
Mask-wearing criminal who robbed stores with weapons across Braintree district jailed
A man who donned a Halloween-style horror mask before robbing five shops has been caught and jailed after a string of “terrifying” thefts this year.
Long-awaited plans for Witham's first McDonalds and KFC get the green light
Witham will get its first McDonalds and KFC restaurants as longstanding plans for a huge new retail park get the green light.
Tributes to ‘kind, warm and cheerful' ex-Braintree council leader after death
Tributes have been paid to a “kind, warm, unfailingly cheerful” former leader of Braintree District Council who has passed way.
Braintree Aquathon raised over £1,500 for Marie Curie in memory of woman
A fundraiser which represented England in a world-wide event raised over £1,500 for a cancer charity in memory of a woman who “lived life to the fullest.”
'Exciting' drama club to build kids' confidence with fun and games in Braintree
StandUP Drama School opened in Braintree with fun and games for kids, designed to help build their confidence.
