Witham7 days agoDual carriageway closed after car transporter fireThe vehicles, on fire on the hard shoulder, causes several miles of traffic queues.7 days ago27 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 202614 Mar 2026Regular powerchair football comes to EssexTeenager George Shippey and his mum help bring the sport to Witham.14 Mar 20268 Mar 2026YouTube stars help non-league side break crowd recordMore than 1,200 people from across the UK and abroad turn up for an Isthmian League North fixture.8 Mar 20267 Mar 2026YouTube stars aim to break non-league crowd recordHundreds of people are travelling from across the UK to Witham in Essex for a match.7 Mar 202615 Feb 2026Countdown octochamp admits job search struggleCallum Ridley, 21, who does not have a maths or English GCSE, won eight Countdown games 15 Feb 2026...
