Dunmow Broadcast

1 week ago | dunmowbroadcast.co.uk | Anne Suslak

The 27 members and guests were given an hour-long tour of the park on arrival, and saw rhinos, bears, camels, ostriches, elephants, giraffes and macaque monkeys who hopped on the coach roof. They then went through security gates into enclosures where they saw lions, tigers and timber wolves. The group then headed to the visitor centre for lunch, before exploring other exhibits by foot and going on a second coach tour in the afternoon.

2 weeks ago | dunmowbroadcast.co.uk | Neil Metcalfe

Ben Chillingworth hit a superb century as High Roding picked up another win. Picture: HRCC (Image: High Roding Cricket Club) High Roding beat the rain and then beat Great Waltham to stay top of the Mid Essex Premier Division. A thoroughly wet day meant Roding's away day was the only game in the division to play to a finish, winning by five wickets. After winning the toss Roding put Waltham in to bat and quickly shot them out for 135, Alex Haines taking 4-42 and Will Davis 2-20.

3 weeks ago | dunmowbroadcast.co.uk | Sophie England

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government confirmed the restoration of the council's planning powers in a letter received today, following a programme of improvements to the planning service. This means developers will no longer be able to bypass the council by sending major planning applications directly to the Planning Inspectorate, and must once again go through the council's planning process.

3 weeks ago | dunmowbroadcast.co.uk | Sophie England

Stansted Airport’s Aerozone, an on-site education hub, has welcomed more than 25,000 students since opening in 2015. The hub has been offering hands-on activities, STEM workshops, and insight into aviation careers for pupils from across Essex, Hertfordshire, and Suffolk. Gareth Powell, managing director of London Stansted, said: "When we launched the Aerozone, the goal was to create a space that would inspire the next generation. "Reaching 10 years, and over 25,000 visitors, is a huge milestone.

3 weeks ago | dunmowbroadcast.co.uk | Matthew Critchell

Ms Marsh’s animal sanctuary, Fripps Farm, just north of Dunmow and nestled in the North Essex countryside, is a five-acre property with an immediately recognisable entrance, thanks to its colourful decorations which include bunting, ornaments and a mannequin wearing a Shrek mask. Heading inside, you will find the main room styled as an American diner that Ms Marsh has painted pink.