THE management of the Mid and South Essex Hospitals Trust, which runs Basildon and Orsett Hospitals, has announced a new ten-year strategy. The Trust, which has experienced significant financial ...

A Witham man has been awarded a Chief Constable's Commendation for heroically saving a sailor who fell into the water off Mersea Island. Mark Ward, 41, was crabbing with his wife and two young sons on ...

Visitors to Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome enjoyed a window into the past at the weekend, with a Royal Flying Corps Living History Event that faithfully recreated a snapshot of the military ...

This upcoming week in Maldon promises a mix of partly cloudy to clear skies, with a gradual warming trend as the week progresses. Overall temperatures will peak at around 16°C, and while there is a ...

The Maldon Mud Race returned today with crowds lining the promenade to watch as competitors slid, swam and squelched to the finish line. While it was a cooler day than perhaps expected, the weather ...

Two men were arrested – and one charged – for drug supply offences on Saturday. Roads Policing Officers stopped a van believed to be speeding in Stow Maries and identified the driver had no insurance ...

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The Leader of The Salvation Army in Maldon, Anastasia Layton, joined thousands of runners pounding the streets of the capital for last weekend's London Marathon. Ana, 23, raised over £4000 for The ...

A huge amount of cannabis was discovered by police in a container on Perry Road on Wednesday. Once opened, the container contained a cannabis haul worth up to £1 million. A man was arrested on ...

We have a fabulous host of stalls attending this months Farmers Market! Fresh BreadFresh Vegetables, Chutneys, Chilli Sauce, Handmade Pies, Handcrafted Jewellery Wax melts and Candle'sCakes Local ...

A small family-run care company which supports adults with learning difficulties disabilities and autism is looking for a support worker to join the team. In this role you will work every other ...

Read our run down of the top events across the Maldon district this weekend. What's on is brought to you by our sponsors TFP Financial Planners. If you have an event you would like to submit for FREE, ...