British Transport police have launched an appeal over a "vicious" attack at Stansted Mountfitchet Train Station, which left three local teengers with injuries.
Residents worried about possible increases in aircraft noise have an extra month to make their voices heard - but campaigners fear no-one is listening.
A further 3,000 post offices could be forced to close if the Government fails to continue allowing benefits and pensions to be paid over the counter, sub-postmasters have warned.