Writtle25 Jun 2025TV farmer warns of 'obesity epidemic' in UKJimmy Doherty makes the warning during a farming festival event for 3,000 schoolchildren in Essex.25 Jun 20258 May 2025Busy A-road closed after serious collisionMotorists are being warned disruption will continue into the evening.8 May 202510 Mar 2025Ex-police dog hit by car wins Crufts hero award"The courage she has shown and the support she now gives others is extraordinary," says Crufts.10 Mar 202522 Oct 2024TV presenter takes on new role at universityJimmy Doherty, who is also a farmer, will help to run education and research projects for students.22 Oct 202419 Sep 2024Pioneering and 'fun' sport group returnsInstructor Anne Mills says she has worked with walkers aged between seven and 93.19 Sep 202414 Aug 2024Motorcyclist in his 30s dies in crash with lorryPolice have urged anyone with information about the crash near Chelmsford to get in touch.14 Aug 20246 Aug 2024Sunflower farm lucky to be in bloom, says farmerThe farm's owner says: “We’re quite fortunate that we’ve managed to open.”6 Aug 20244 Jul 2024Tiptree jam firm to close tea roomCustomers at the tea room in Writtle say they are "devastated" by the news.4 Jul 202428 Jun 2024Council boss 'mortified' by postal vote delaysA council boss apologises after "human error" leads to delays in 2,600 postal votes being delivered.28 Jun 2024...