Maldon and Essex news, sport and information from the Maldon & Burnham Standard

Union urges BA chairman to step in

1:00pm Sunday 21st March 2010

The joint leader of Unite has urged the chairman of British Airways and "sensible" board members to use their influence in a bid to resolve the bitter cabin crew dispute.

Girl, 4, killed on Florida beach

12:22pm Sunday 21st March 2010

A four-year-old British girl was killed after being hit by a car on a Florida beach, it has been disclosed .

74 arrests in demo clash

12:00pm Sunday 21st March 2010

More than 70 people were arrested during clashes between right-wing and anti-fascist protesters which brought a town centre to a standstill.

BA cabin crew continue strike

10:30am Sunday 21st March 2010

British Airways cabin crew are continuing with a strike over cost-cutting, leading to fresh clashes between the airline and union leaders about the impact of the industrial action.

Balls faces battle with teachers

7:51am Sunday 21st March 2010

Schools Secretary Ed Balls is facing a pre-election battle with teachers over plans to make them undergo regular check-ups to ensure they are fit to teach.

Labour fights lobbying after expose

4:33am Sunday 21st March 2010

Labour has promised a crackdown on lobbying by ex-ministers after several of its senior MPs were filmed apparently offering their services for cash.

Darling rules out giveaway Budget

3:56am Sunday 21st March 2010

Alistair Darling has ruled out a "giveaway Budget" as he put the finishing touches to the pre-election package he will deliver on Wednesday.

Foreign Office budget move slammed

3:44am Sunday 21st March 2010

The "ludicrous" decision to stop protecting the Foreign Office budget from fluctuations in exchange rates has caused an "unacceptable risk" to its ability to function properly, MPs have said.

Just 25% of voters back BA strike

2:57am Sunday 21st March 2010

Only one in four voters supports the strike by British Airways cabin crew, according to an opinion poll carried out in the days before the walk out.

Sarah Payne photos in killer's cell

2:57am Sunday 21st March 2010

The mother of Sarah Payne has told of her "anger and dismay" after being told her daughter's killer was found with pictures of the girl in his cell.