Braintree2 days agoTearful reunion for police who helped save womanJacqueline Alston spent Christmas at home despite her heart stopping for more than an hour in May.2 days agoEssex19 Dec 2024Motorcycle rider, 19, dies in collision with carPolice officers are urging people who witnessed the incident to get in touch.19 Dec 2024Essex18 Dec 2024PC's aggression contributed to man's death - juryA court hears how a police officer "inflamed" the situation when responding to a disturbance.18 Dec 2024England15 Dec 2024Mum and daughter swap Christmas at home for kennelsCathy Shilling says she will pop the turkey in the oven before heading down to the centre.15 Dec 2024Essex13 Dec 2024Schoolchildren take over county's quietest stationA local school brings festive fun to a railway station which is normally the quietest in Essex.13 Dec 2024Essex13 Dec 2024Taser had minimal impact on man's death - inquestSali Byberi quickly became unwell and died 23 minutes later, an inquest hears. 13 Dec 2024Essex12 Dec 2024Shoppers react to reduced bin collections planBraintree District Council will consider moving general waste collections to every three weeks.12 Dec 2024Essex11 Dec 2024Councillors call for e-scooter trial to be scrappedAn independent politician says e-scooter rides are a "complete menace".11 Dec 2024Essex10 Dec 2024Police appeal for witnesses after fatal crashPolice appeal for dash cam footage after a man in his 70s died in a crash in Halstead on Saturday.10 Dec 2024Essex