Fire crews stopped an outbuilding fire from spreading to houses. On-call firefighters were called to Wantz Road, Maldon today (Tuesday, June 30) at 6.14am and found a large shed alight. The fire had also spread to a pergola in the neighbouring
A road has been reopened after an accident involving two vehicles. The accident, involving a car and a motorbike, occurred on Burnham Road junction with Green Lane, outside On The Latch restaurant. The road was closed in both directions but
The acting Bishop of Chelmsford has welcomed the announcement that churches will be able to re-open for public worship for the first time since March. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that church buildings will be allowed to re-open for public
A NEW canine investigator is set to help firefighters understand the causes of blazes. Three-year-old Sprocker Spaniel, Fizz, is Essex County Fire and Rescue’s first ever fire investigation dog. She will spend the next six months based at the
Essex County Council faces a huge budget deficit as a result of coronavirus unless the government provides more support. An investigation by the BBC Shared Data Unit has revealed that the estimated shortfall is forecasted to be as high as £171million
