Braintree39 mins agoTattoo parlour targeted after argument over flagAdam Willett says his business has been review bombed after he asked two men to stop hanging a flag.39 mins ago5 days agoFly-tipping at old station is 'abhorrent mess'Council says it remains "committed to resolving this matter and preventing further harm to the area".5 days ago6 days agoJodie Marsh denies assaulting man at animal farmThe former glamour model, 47, appears before magistrates accused of assault by beating.6 days ago13 Apr 2026Murder charges two years after woman's deathPolice say they now believe Helen Bloomfield's death in April 2024 was suspicious.13 Apr 202611 Apr 2026'Football clubs we were up against earn 20 times more'Braintree Town FC are relegated from the National League with three games left to play.11 Apr 202610 Apr 2026Skip boss missed warnings as he 'doesn't do emails'Roy Brett is due to be sentenced alongside his business in May at Colchester Magistrates' Court.10 Apr 20268 Apr 2026Roadworks causing 'absolute carnage' say residentsResidents say lorries are mounting the kerbs to squeeze past other vehicles as they avoid roadworks.8 Apr 20265 Apr 2026Prom dress donations in memory of nursery workerJodie Malin, who died in February, loved people "getting all dressed up and feeling their best".5 Apr 20263 Apr 2026Council investigating poll card print errorPoll cards incorrectly detail which council the candidates are being elected to.3 Apr 2026...