The area's only police station is under threat of closure as part of a bid to save money.

The revelation came when Chief Insp Alan Cook announced Southminster police station - which serves Burnham and the surrounding villages - had been placed on the 'at risk' register during a meeting last week.

Residents and councillors have reacted angrily to the news.

*Read the full exclusive report in this week's Maldon and Burnham Standard.