Braintree3 hrs ago'There's no room for any more wheelie bins'Braintree Council is adding two new bins to boost recycling, as Basildon extends weekly collections.3 hrs ago8 Feb 2026Crews from across county at Premier Inn loft fireSeven crews are called to help put out a fire at a Braintree hotel.8 Feb 20267 Feb 2026'Law firm closure has left us stuck in ongoing nightmare'Clients of PM Law say the firms sudden collapse has left their home sales in jeopardy.7 Feb 20262 Feb 2026WW2 veteran, 105, keeps mum on secret of old ageRon Thompson, believed to be one of the oldest living WW2 RAF servicemen, celebrates his birthday.2 Feb 202629 Jan 2026Champion took up jiu-jitsu just seven months agoEnoch Ayo-Ajala, from Braintree, says he now has his sights on winning a world title.29 Jan 202617 Jan 2026Picture of leaping rabbit is crowned Essex's bestFather-of-two Vai Meng Chan captured the striking image at sunset.17 Jan 202616 Jan 2026Police hunt 'armed robber' who stole cash from bankDetectives have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the robbery.16 Jan 202616 Jan 2026Pupils demand action over 'always late' school busA bus company says it will monitor a service taking children to and from school.16 Jan 20269 Jan 2026Passenger suffered electric shock in balloon crashInspectors say the pilot did not have time to fully explain the electrocution risk to passengers.9 Jan 2026...
