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Breaking news 🚨
24/01/2025

Breaking news 🚨

AN AGRICULTURAL building is on fire in Burnham with crews currently at the scene.

"She taught me that I should never give up"❤️
24/01/2025

"She taught me that I should never give up"❤️

Laura Sugar MBE, who was born with talipes - a clubfoot, visited Dame Bradbury's School in Saffron Walden.

'This is a great testament to our town centre' 🙌
24/01/2025

'This is a great testament to our town centre' 🙌

Saffron Walden had more town centre visitors in the months leading up to Christmas, bucking the national trend.

"Once restored, this historic mill will once again stand at the heart of Thaxted."
24/01/2025

"Once restored, this historic mill will once again stand at the heart of Thaxted."

Historic England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund have awarded a £1.5 million grant to restore John Webb's Windmill in Thaxted.

Heads up for the weekend
24/01/2025

Heads up for the weekend

Some closures from January 24 to 26 on the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing may affect some Essex drivers this weekend.

This will 'help build a stronger future for this region' ✈️
23/01/2025

This will 'help build a stronger future for this region' ✈️

This announcement coincides with UK Innovation Corridor's first-ever Investment Prospectus launch, which highlights the corridor’s burgeoning…

600 people attended the sold-out show 🎩
23/01/2025

600 people attended the sold-out show 🎩

Thaxted-Carver Air Scouts organised a magic show at Saffron Hall, featuring Britain's Got Talent winner Richard Jones.

The development will feature 96 homes, including 52 apartments in the Old School House.
23/01/2025

The development will feature 96 homes, including 52 apartments in the Old School House.

The Waldens housing development has been launched at the former Friends' School in Saffron Walden.

Both were sentenced to serve 17 years in prison
23/01/2025

Both were sentenced to serve 17 years in prison

A pair has been jailed for trying to smuggle a pistol through an Essex airport from Florida.

🌪️A 'possible tornado event' could affect the county🌪️
23/01/2025

🌪️A 'possible tornado event' could affect the county🌪️

A tornado warning has been issued covering all of south Essex amid a wider weather warning for Storm Éowyn.

Can you help any of them out? 🐾
23/01/2025

Can you help any of them out? 🐾

Essex RSPCA centres and Danaher Animal Home have plenty of pets that are looking to find new owners

"Without all the help we received the total would not have been possible."
22/01/2025

"Without all the help we received the total would not have been possible."

Saffron Walden Rotary Club has raised more than £5,000 for charities with their Christmas collection.

"It is always great to come together and create special memories."
22/01/2025

"It is always great to come together and create special memories."

Residents of Humfrey Lodge care home in Thaxted visited Café Clare in Saffron Walden, which is run by St Clare Hospice.

The warm homes team is helping people 'stay warm and spend less'
22/01/2025

The warm homes team is helping people 'stay warm and spend less'

Uttlesford Citizens Advice is helping people stay warm and spend less for Big Energy Saving Week.

'I’ve had people try to run me over'
22/01/2025

'I’ve had people try to run me over'

The North Essex Parking Partnership has launched its Beyond the Uniform campaign in response to a rise in abuse of civil enforcement officers.

"I want to see affordable homes for people in this area as people can’t afford to live here"
21/01/2025

"I want to see affordable homes for people in this area as people can’t afford to live here"

The leader of Uttlesford District Council has insisted her party is not against development and still has the power to decide over planning…

It will go live tomorrow ✈️
21/01/2025

It will go live tomorrow ✈️

Here is everything you need to know about the new system.

"The ANPR technology will make dropping-off and picking up passengers quicker and more convenient."
21/01/2025

"The ANPR technology will make dropping-off and picking up passengers quicker and more convenient."

Stansted Airport has introduced a new system for its Express Set Down area, which will improve traffic flow and reduce congestion.

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Virginia McCullough - Essex Police bodycam footage

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Calling 14-18 year olds! Have you got ambitions of being a journalist? The Young Reporter Scheme - in partnership with Newsquest - is a schools programme giving students in school years 10, 11, 12 and 13 an opportunity to write for a real live online newspaper. Registrations are open ahead of September's new intake. For more information and how to register, head to the Young Reporter website ▶ https://trib.al/QknJOzq See what former The Young Reporter Scheme students have to say about the scheme 👇

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Are you talking PANTS yet?

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Talk PANTS today

Do you know what to say to keep your child safe from sexual abuse? Talk #PANTS can help you start the conversation - without using any scary words or even mentioning sex. https://trib.al/x4Ci0b2 #NSPCC

Calling 14-18 year olds! Have you got ambitions of being a journalist? 😍 The Young Reporter Scheme - in partnership with Newsquest - is a schools programme giving students in school years 10, 11, 12 and 13 an opportunity to write for a real live online newspaper. Registrations are open ahead of September's new intake. For more information and how to register, head to the Young Reporter website ▶ https://trib.al/Yw6XO2f Here's a sneak peek at what the Young Reporter Scheme has to offer 👇

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Are you a budding journalist? Register to the Young Reporter Scheme
Are you a budding journalist? Register to the Young Reporter Scheme

Calling 14-18 year olds! Have you got ambitions of being a journalist? The Young Reporter Scheme - in partnership with Newsquest - is a schools programme giving students in school years 10, 11, 12 and 13 an opportunity to write for a real live online newspaper. Registrations are open ahead of September's new intake. For more information and how to register, head to the Young Reporter website ▶ https://trib.al/jrWOUig See what former Young Reporter students have to say about the scheme 👇

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