01/09/2024
Campaigners reported the works to the council's planning enforcement department
wood owners and residents in Leaden Roding are urging Uttlesford District Council to protect ancient woodland at Buckwell Wood.
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Campaigners reported the works to the council's planning enforcement department
wood owners and residents in Leaden Roding are urging Uttlesford District Council to protect ancient woodland at Buckwell Wood.
Here's what to see in the sky in September 🌠
James Abbott, of North Essex Astronomical Society, explains what to look out for in the sky above Essex in September.
"Witnessing these plans come to fruition is truly thrilling.
A project has begun to restore an 'at risk' Grade I-listed church in Stebbing thanks to a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
They will appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on Wednesday, September 25.
Five people have appeared in court following a burglary from the Co-op in Hallett Road, Flitch Green.
The development consists of 94 private homes
Housebuilder Dandara has launched The Orchard housing development in Little Dunmow - with homes now available to reserve off-plan.
This was the club's fifth trip of 2024
Members of Dunmow Probus Club visited Felixstowe and enjoyed a cruise down the River Deben for their most recent outing.
"Be sure to book your tickets early to avoid disappointment."
Dunmow Comedy Club is returning this September with comedians Ben Norris, Colin Hoult and Samantha Day.
Here's how you can have your say on the Local Plan
Public events will be held across the district for residents to take part in the consultation on Uttlesford's draft Local Plan.
Current law is to slow down to 10mph and give two metres space when overtaking horses.
Horse and pony riders took to the streets in Finchingfield, Cornish Hall End and Great Bardfield on Sunday to raise awareness.
Four men and one woman were arrested on suspicion of robbery and possession of drugs offences.
Five people suspected of robbing a Co-op in Flitch Green were arrested within an hour of the crime.
"The panel is not convinced by her approach or responses which were given."
Ex-glamour model Jodie Marsh is set to take an Uttlesford District Council to court after it threw out her application to keep lemurs at a private…
Well done to all the students!
Students from Great Dunmow and surrounding areas celebrated "excellent" GCSE results last week.
"Thankfully, the crew weren’t harmed, but the consequences could have been very serious."
An ambulance windscreen was shattered after an 'unknown object' was thrown from the B1256 bridge along the A10 near Dunmow.
It issued an apology for the “distress and anxiety” caused
A school bus company in Essex have issued an apology for the “distress and anxiety” it caused following a decision to force parents to pay…
The warning is from 6am tomorrow ⚠️
HEAVY spells of rain could cause travel disruption and flooding across Essex as forecasters have issued a seven-hour weather warning.
You can find out if you're eligible for benefits on the Uttlesford District Council website
According to Uttlesford Citizens Advice, 17,114 households in the district are failing to claim millions in benefits each year.
"The award is a true testament to their hard work and diligence."
The Stane House retirement living development in Great Dunmow has scooped a coveted five star customer satisfaction rating.
The exhibits show the aircraft and stories of the crew of the USAF and RAF that served at the base.
Wethersfield Airfield Museum reopened on Saturday after finding new premises in Finchingfield.
The scheme will provide all year round access to sporting facilities in a "safe and secure" environment.
A farming field is set to be transformed into three football pitches, a car parking area and storage, to allow a youth football club to relocate and…
Well done Nicole!
Eight-year-old 'sustainability superstar' Nicole from Dunmow has been named the junior winner of the Rotary Young Environmentalist Competition 2024.
Members of the public are thanked for putting up with the two-day road closure
Cleaning and conservation work to preserve Great Dunmow War Memorial for future generations is now complete.
The benches display the message 'Someone is always listening', along with information about charities people can reach out to for support.
Thaxted charity Legend on the Bench is installing benches to help people with mental health issues.
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"We are excited to bring this popular event back to Audley and know that visitors are in for a real treat."
A King Charles II re-enactor is set to arrive at Audley End over August bank holiday weekend.
What do you think of the stats?
AN FOI request has revealed that more than 200 road traffic collisions have taken place between e-scooters and e-bikes in the county across a…
The council is offering a third of its headquarters for rent
Uttlesford District Council is renting out unused office space to firms and organisations.
Prosecutors told an earlier hearing that the cost of cleaning up the paint was £52,000
The group said at the time of the incident, on June 20, that activists had entered the airfield and used fire extinguishers filled with orange paint.
Project Servator is "an effective way of countering many different forms of criminality".
Officers specially trained to spot the signs that people are planning criminal activity have been on patrol at London Stansted Airport.
"We hope this successful prosecution will serve as a warning to others."
An unlicensed private hire driver from Saffron Walden has been fined almost £1,500 after illegally operating in Uttlesford.
Well done everyone!
Students in Great Dunmow are celebrating their results for A-levels and vocational qualifications today.
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Were you caught up in the summer storm on Tuesday?⚡️ After a scorching few days, hailstones “the size of golf balls” damaged cars and destroyed gardens in Thaxted, the Bardfields and the Sampfords. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain this Saturday and Sunday in parts of Essex.
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