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Illegal immigrants apprehended at Hatfield Heath restaurant
FIVE illegal immigrants were arrested following an evening raid at an Indian restaurant in Hatfield Heath last Thursday (February 2) – including two who tried to flee in a taxi.
Woman fighting for her life after crash
A 30-year-old woman is fighting for her life after a crash between a car and a van on Newport Road, in Saffron Walden.
Around 100 homes evacuated after Essex street floods
THIRTEEN people have been rescued from their homes by police boats after a burst water main flooded a street in Essex.
The Co-operative asks charities to apply for share of £92k
A SUPERMARKET has announced it has £92,000 up for grabs for community groups and charities in Essex thanks to the generosity of its customers.
Ambulance Service performs well despite bad weather
THE East of England Ambulance Service performed well against the challenges posed by treacherous weather and a steep rise in calls at the weekend.
Ambulance bosses praise staff and volunteers
BOSSES at the East of England Ambulance Service have thanked staff and volunteers for their “exceptional hard work” after the weekend’s snowy weather conditions led to a soar in calls and collisions.
Great Dunmow business woman to speak at prestigious conference
AN award-winning marketing company from Great Dunmow has been chosen to present a masterclass at a premier business conference.
Rural areas ignored in superfast broadband rollout
Homes and businesses in the countryside are still being ignored by telecommunications companies competing to roll out faster speeds, says the Country Land and Business Association (CLA).
Enthusiastic volunteers keep cinema open
THE snow may have bought large portions of the country to a grinding halt but enthusiastic volunteers at a community cinema were determined it would not close.
PICTURES: Send your cold weather snaps to us
WITH temperatures set to plummet this weekend, according to the Met Office, and up to four inches of snow expected in parts of the country, we would like you to send us your pictures.
Saffron Walden Air Cadets on the lookout for new recruits
MEMBERS of Saffron Walden Air Cadets were out in force in the town centre last Saturday (Jan 28), encouraging new recruits to join their squadron.
Cold weather advice from the NHS
PEOPLE are being urged to help the local NHS help them during the current adverse weather conditions.
Police issue reminder over bogus 999 calls
POLICE have issued a reminder to residents that abusing the 999 system can risk lives.
Uttlesford’s social housing set for massive £16.3 million cash boost
AN “unprecedented” amount of money is to be spent on revamping social housing in Uttlesford under one of the most significant overhauls of the system in decades.
East of England Ambulance Service warns of bad weather
WITH forecasts of potentially adverse weather conditions in the region over the next few days, bosses at the East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) are calling on the public to use common sense and only call 999 for a true emergency need.
Stage and screen star Steven Berkoff to head up Words in Walden Spring Festival
STEVEN Berkoff, one of Britain’s all-time great actors and directors, is to launch the annual Words in Walden Spring Festival.
Weather warning to drivers
DRIVERS are being urged to ensure they are keeping to the rules of the road during the current cold snap.
New money-saving IT initiative sees regional police forces collaborating to cut crime
ESSEX Police Authority has signed up to a new ‘one-stop’ IT system which will help officers to identify criminals more quickly and cut crime.
NHS bosses warn of poor seasonal flu vaccination uptake as flu clinics draw to a close
NHS North Essex is warning that poor uptake of the seasonal flu vaccine so far this winter is putting lives at risk.
Great Wall trek for Meningitis Trust
A NURSERY assistant will be taking on the challenge of a lifetime after signing up for an epic seven-day trek along the Great Wall of China.