Maldon13 hrs agoWatch: Crews fight 'deliberate' fire at reserveAs smoke fills the air, firefighters try to stop flames spreading across a field.13 hrs ago7 days agoHospitals still waiting for £96m of fundingThe regional NHS trust has only had £22m of the £118m in government funding it secured in 2018.7 days ago4 Jul 2025Eight arrests in immigration and slavery inquiryPolice visit businesses in Essex to check on welfare and legal status of workers.4 Jul 202526 Jun 2025Rat droppings found near food in restaurantDetails obtained by the BBC reveal the extent of a rodent infestation at the Essex seafood eatery.26 Jun 202519 Jun 2025Rat infestation forces seafood restaurant to closeThe restaurant manager tells the BBC "everything is great" when contacted for comment.19 Jun 202513 Jun 2025Clubs 'badly affected' by leisure plan, says MPA district council leader insists the revamp of the centre will future-proof the popular facility.13 Jun 202510 Jun 2025Safe route past man-made weir created for eelsThe project in the River Blackwater, near Maldon, allows fish to complete their migration upstream.10 Jun 20256 Jun 2025Sports clubs told to make way for climbing wallChanges at a sports hall in Maldon mean some of its regular users will lose their base in August.6 Jun 20251 Jun 2025Numerous gardens destroyed in late night fireResidents attempt to tackle the fire themselves before the fire service arrives. 1 Jun 2025...
