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

Advisers urged for rape victims

2:28am Monday 15th March 2010

Every victim of rape should be offered the support of a specialist adviser to help them keep faith in the criminal justice system, a landmark review has recommended.

Brown 'intervenes' in BA row

12:23am Monday 15th March 2010

Gordon Brown personally intervened in a bid to prevent planned strike action by British Airways cabin crew, it has been claimed.

'Kiss' couple's hearing postponed

11:32pm Sunday 14th March 2010

A British pair due to appear in court accused of kissing in public will have to wait until next month to learn their fate after their appeal hearing was postponed.

David Beckham out of World Cup

11:18pm Sunday 14th March 2010

The World Cup dream of England's most famous footballer has been shattered.

Three prison officers stabbed

8:07pm Sunday 14th March 2010

Three prison officers at a high-security prison have been stabbed, police have said.

Streaker interrupts Crufts judging

7:59pm Sunday 14th March 2010

A streaker livened up the proceedings at the last night of Crufts.

Many enjoy warmest day this year

7:27pm Sunday 14th March 2010

After weeks of bitterly cold, wintry weather, Britons caught a brief glimpse of the sun as parts of the country enjoyed the warmest day of the year so far.

Jon Venables may avoid prosecution

7:10pm Sunday 14th March 2010

Speculation is growing that James Bulger killer Jon Venables will escape prosecution for the breach which landed him back in jail.

Adonis calls walkouts 'unjustified'

6:33pm Sunday 14th March 2010

The Government is embroiled in a row with the country's biggest union after a cabinet minister launched an extraordinary attack against a planned strike by British Airways cabin crew.

Adonic calls walkouts 'unjustified'

6:26pm Sunday 14th March 2010

The Government is embroiled in a row with the country's biggest union after a cabinet minister launched an extraordinary attack against a planned strike by British Airways cabin crew.