Matt Knight

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Matt Knight

'Cricket has been here for centuries, now we can't play'Matt KnightMatt Knight/BBCRory Carlton is unable to play cricket after the sport was suspended Cricketers have called on a parish council to let them play after the sport was suspended when a member of the public reported he was hit by a cricket ball. The sound of leather on willow has been heard in the village of Danbury, Essex, for centuries, but three clubs were now prohibited from using Dawson Fields for matches.

Mar 29, 2025 | bbc.com | Matt Knight

Development is 'game-changing' for city's homelessMatt KnightMatt Knight/BBCRob Saggs, chief executive of Chess, at the new Turning Point development The head of a homeless charity has hailed a development that will create 24 new homes for rough sleepers or those who have fallen on tough times. Rob Saggs, chief executive of Chess, based in Chelmsford, said the pre-made modular homes would "ramp up" what they are able to offer homeless people.

Mar 27, 2025 | bbc.com | Matt Knight |Ben Fryer

Hospice chief warns of consequences of NI riseMatt Knight & Ben FryerSt Helena HospiceMark Jarman-Howe is the chief executive of St Helena Hospice in ColchesterA hospice boss has warned the government of the "very real consequences" of increasing cost pressures as he cuts the number of inpatient beds. His team is cutting services and implementing a recruitment freeze despite "record demand" after it was left facing a £1.1m funding gap.

Sep 12, 2024 | ca.news.yahoo.com | Matt Knight

A Labour council leader says he is having to "roll with the punches" amid the backlash to his party’s decision to remove universal winter fuel payments. Gavin Callaghan, the leader of Basildon Borough Council, says he "fully supports" Prime Minister Keir Starmer on improving the country’s financial position. But Labour MPs faced criticism after voting in parliament to remove a £300 payment to all pensioners in favour of a means-tested system.

Sep 5, 2024 | yahoo.com | Matt Knight

Matt Knight - BBC Political Reporter, EssexSeptember 6, 2024 at 3:06 AM·3 min readVolunteer police officers will get money off their council tax or be exempt from paying it altogether under plans approved by Southend City Council. Councillors came together to approve the idea to offer financial help to unpaid police officers after a motion was put forward at a full council meeting.