News in Maldon

For a second year running, coronavirus looks likely to cause the postponement of scheduled local elections.

Last year elections across the country were cancelled and elected councillors whose time was due to run out were asked to stay on for another year.

A man has been jailed for three years for manslaughter after the death of Daryl Bunn in Maldon.

Daryl, 27, died in hospital on 30 June 2019, after being assaulted the day before.

As the Covid-19 vaccination is rolled out across Maldon district and Essex, local NHS chiefs are asking those who would like to volunteer to help to get in touch.

Thirteen GP sites cross the mid and south Essex area have now become operational since early December.

Essex Police have launched an appeal for witnesses to a a woman being hit by a car back in November.

It was reported that the woman was struck by a silver convertible SAAB in Skylark Avenue, Southminster, mid-morning on Wednesday, 25 November 2020.

A new weather warning for sleet, snow and ice across the Maldon district has been issued.

The yellow warning - which indicates a small chance of disruption to travel and power supplies, runs from midnight today (Friday, 8 January) to 11 m tomorrow and is likely to cause slippery surfaces on some roads.

A group of pensioners who have been among the first to have their Covid-19 jab at Broomfield Hospital told how pleased they are - to begin the path back to a more normal life and to help protect others around them.

The Chelmsford hospital opened its vaccination hub this week for the very first time as part of the national race to roll out the vaccine to the 80-plus and frontline health and care workers.

Maldon district residents who do not qualify for the Government's £500 self-isolation grant may now be able to apply to a new Essex fund, it has been announced.

Essex County Council is providing extra funding to the district to help people who need to self-isolate to stay at home.

Latest data shows that on 5 January there were 1,024 beds occupied by Covid-19 patients across all Essex hospitals - an increase of seven per cent in the past week, though figures show a decrease in the last two days, as illustrated.

This means that more than a third - 34 per cent - of total hospital bed capacity is taken up by Covid-19 patients in the county. This is seven per cent higher compared to the previous week - so on 29 December.

Tonight we're going back to the future with a new community event to show thanks to those who matter to you.

On the strike of 8pm on Thursdays in the first lockdown, residents stepped outside their homes with pots, pans and anything they could make a racket with in a show of appreciation for health workers.

Where reasoned conversation has not been successful Essex Police will take enforcement action against people flouting Covid-19 rules, the force has said.

The position comes amidst warnings from the Metropolitan Police which has instructed officers to enforce lockdown laws more "quickly" and accept fewer "reasonable excuses" in an effort to save lives.