Witham4 days agoFamilies near waste plant bemoan lack of waterThe operator of an incinerator is also investigating, having faced its own water issues.4 days ago7 days agoTaller ticket barriers to tackle fare dodgersThe government says the new barriers would be installed at "fare dodger hotspots".7 days ago29 Jun 2026Major rail disruption due to trespass on lineA trespass incident is causing services to be delayed, amended or cancelled. 29 Jun 20266 Jun 2026EuroMillions winner dies in suspected hit-and-runAnthony Canty was knocked off his bicycle and an 18-year-old has since been arrested, police say.6 Jun 202629 May 2026Dual carriageway closed after car transporter fireThe vehicles, on fire on the hard shoulder, causes several miles of traffic queues.29 May 202627 May 2026Venue apologises after 'excessive' fireworks displayResidents say a wedding fireworks display "sounded like bombs" and could be heard nine miles away.27 May 202622 May 2026MP hits out at 'outrageous' decision to axe schoolThe government says it will no longer fund the 420-place Lodge Farm school in Witham, Essex.22 May 202625 Apr 2026Are the UK's longest-running roadworks holding this town back?Woodend Bridge in Essex is jokingly voted Witham's number one tourist attraction.25 Apr 202628 Mar 2026Health boss's departure 'cowardly', say familiesBereaved families have criticised the timing of Paul Scott's departure during the Lampard Inquiry.28 Mar 2026...
