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Felsted School reassures parents on VAT: ‘ We remain committed to try to shoulder as much of this additional cost as we can’

05 November 2024
Felsted School reassures parents on VAT: ‘ We remain committed to try to shoulder as much of this additional cost as we can’

Felsted School reassures parents on VAT: ‘ We remain committed to try to shoulder as much of this additional cost as we can’

05 November 2024

Bosses at Felsted School say “very little note has been taken of very real concerns raised” about the Budget measure.


Essex County Council ‘forced’ to place children in unregulated care homes

09 October 2024
Essex County Council ‘forced’ to place children in unregulated care homes

Essex County Council ‘forced’ to place children in unregulated care homes

09 October 2024

Councillors were told the care homes were “highly expensive” and “not very efficient”.


Listed former hotel set to be restored to three houses

18 September 2024
Listed former hotel set to be restored to three houses

Listed former hotel set to be restored to three houses

18 September 2024

The old Saffron Hotel in Saffron Walden High Street ran for over 80 years but shut down two years ago after battling numerous issues.


Builders to be appointed ‘imminently’ for new all-through school

13 September 2024
Builders to be appointed ‘imminently’ for new all-through school

Builders to be appointed ‘imminently’ for new all-through school

13 September 2024

The school is moving from its current site in Parsonage Downs, which will be redeveloped for housing, to a new home off Stortford Road.


MP demands answers at PMQs over plans for new Princess Alexandra Hospital

13 September 2024
MP demands answers at PMQs over plans for new Princess Alexandra Hospital

MP demands answers at PMQs over plans for new Princess Alexandra Hospital

13 September 2024

Epping Forest Tory Dr Neil Hudson called for Labour Government to “honour” commitments made by its Conservative predecessor to build a new PAH.


Jodie Marsh in court for appeal against Uttlesford council’s lemur decision

12 September 2024
Jodie Marsh in court for appeal against Uttlesford council’s lemur decision

Jodie Marsh in court for appeal against Uttlesford council’s lemur decision

12 September 2024

She told court: “They’re at a private home and the guy doesn’t want them. He wants me to take them.”


Former pin-up Jodie Marsh to challenge council’s lemur ban in court

23 August 2024
Former pin-up Jodie Marsh to challenge council’s lemur ban in court

Former pin-up Jodie Marsh to challenge council’s lemur ban in court

23 August 2024

Glamour model turned wildlife campaigner who took owl and meerkat to pub claims case will cost Uttlesford District Council “thousands and thousands”.


Farmer’s field at Stansted set to become youth football club’s new home

21 August 2024
Farmer’s field at Stansted set to become youth football club’s new home

Farmer’s field at Stansted set to become youth football club’s new home

21 August 2024

Plans submitted to Uttlesford District Council for three pitches with 10ft high perimeter fencing, parking area and 10ft high storage container.


Uttlesford District Council set to approve new Lidl store for Dunmow

15 August 2024
Uttlesford District Council set to approve new Lidl store for Dunmow

Uttlesford District Council set to approve new Lidl store for Dunmow

15 August 2024

The proposal for the site, off the A120, is recommended for approval when the council’s planning committee meets on August 21.


Uttlesford councillors ban Jodie Marsh from keeping lemurs after she took meerkat and owl to pub

17 July 2024
Uttlesford councillors ban Jodie Marsh from keeping lemurs after she took meerkat and owl to pub

Uttlesford councillors ban Jodie Marsh from keeping lemurs after she took meerkat and owl to pub

17 July 2024

The former glamour model says council is “corrupt” after decision to refuse a dangerous wild animal licence for her Fripps Farm Animal Rescue CIC.


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