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‘Help us preserve Maldon’s beautiful and historic Thames sailing barges’ – charity’s volunteer plea
HELP is needed to save two historic Thames sailing barges, a Maldon-based charity has said, as volunteers are urged to come forward.

Ben Shahrabi
Oct 25, 20242 min read


‘Help us plan for the future’: Maldon District residents urged to complete council survey
Residents, businesses and organisations in the Maldon District are urged to complete the council’s annual survey, with just one month to go.

Ben Shahrabi
Oct 22, 20241 min read


Community radio station’s Halloween quiz ‘a huge success’ as money raised for Maldon District broadcaster
MASTERMINDS and pub quiz novices put their brains to the test in aid of the Maldon District’s community radio station, Caroline Coastal.

Ben Shahrabi
Oct 21, 20242 min read


Maldon Drama Group’s The Brittas Empire: A 'hilarious homage' to the hit 90s sitcom – REVIEW
In the first ever stage adaptation of The Brittas Empire, Maldon Drama Group faithfully recreated the chaos of the 1990s sitcom.

Ben Shahrabi
Oct 20, 20242 min read


‘Massive success’: Heybridge dog show raises thousands for rescued greyhounds – pictures
A HEARTWARMING dog show has raised more than £2,000 for a greyhound rescue centre in Maldon.

Ben Shahrabi
Sep 20, 20242 min read


West Maldon Community Centre to celebrate 30th anniversary with action-packed charity day
A TREASURED community centre will celebrate 30 years since it opened its doors to Maldon residents, this Saturday (September 14).

Ben Shahrabi
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Maldon Christmas Event 2024: Plans revealed after ‘changes’ warning
A REVIVED Christmas event will put Maldon businesses first, the town council has vowed, as it unveils this year's plans...

Ben Shahrabi
Sep 3, 20242 min read


Maldon's historic Blue Boar pub to host beer and ale festival
“Maldon’s oldest pub” is set to hold a beer and ale festival, celebrating brewers from all over the country during the August Bank Holiday.

Ben Shahrabi
Aug 8, 20241 min read


Arrow Taxi closure risks loss of hospital transport service for Maldon District, ‘heartbroken’ bosses warn
VULNERABLE people in the Maldon District risk being left without “desperately needed” transport to Broomfield Hospital, it is feared.

Ben Shahrabi
Jul 26, 20242 min read


Maldon District: Sailors embark on round-Britain ‘trip of a lifetime’ for Farleigh Hospice
A crew of sailors from Maldon and Burnham have embarked on a round-Britain trip to raise funds for Farleigh Hospice.

Ben Shahrabi
Jul 17, 20242 min read


Sea Scouts put radio skills to the test at Maldon District community station
By Ben Shahrabi Budding radio DJs got first-hand experience at running a community station, as the North Fambridge Sea Scouts visited...
benshahrabiprofess
Jul 6, 20241 min read


Maldon author’s ghost stories book is ‘spooky and inventive’ - REVIEW
“Spooky” tales of ghoulish happenings based in and around Maldon await readers of a new book written by author and actor Barrie Jaimeson.

Ben Shahrabi
Jun 30, 20242 min read


In Pictures: Maldon mayor unveils memorial for ‘hugely influential’ musician David Hughes
A “pillar of the community” has been honoured with a memorial in the centre of Maldon.

Ben Shahrabi
Jun 27, 20242 min read


General Election 2024: Maldon candidates go head-to-head as St Peter’s Hospital debate rages
By Ben Shahrabi A “VITAL” community hospital took centre stage as five general election candidates went head-to-head during a hustings in...

Ben Shahrabi
Jun 25, 20243 min read


Maldon musician and author David Hughes to be commemorated with fan-funded memorial
A MEMORIAL to honour an “incredible” Maldon author and musician will be unveiled in a special ceremony, funded by donations from fans.

Ben Shahrabi
Jun 21, 20242 min read


Maldon WW2 veteran, 99, recalls ‘constant noise’ of D-Day 80 years on
A 99-year-old WW2 veteran from Maldon has recalled the “constant noise” of D-Day, 80 years on from the successful military operation which “

Ben Shahrabi
Jun 15, 20242 min read


Maldon Mud Race boss hails ‘best ever’ event for 50th anniversary – PICTURES
Maldon saw the “best” Mud Race event in its 50-year history as more than 300 people took on the “gruelling” challenge.

Ben Shahrabi
Jun 7, 20242 min read


27-hour music marathon raises over £14,000 for Essex charities
By Ben Shahrabi A mammoth 27-hour live music marathon has seen hundreds of performers raise funds for 25 worthy causes, which will...
benshahrabiprofess
Jun 4, 20242 min read


Man dies in Maldon High Street
By Ben Shahrabi A man has died following a medical emergency in Maldon High Street, the ambulance service has confirmed. Ambulance crews,...

Ben Shahrabi
May 31, 20241 min read


Traveller site in Maldon car park prompts council action
An “unauthorised encampment” of several caravans is currently blocking around 20 bays at a town centre car park, Maldon Council has said.

Ben Shahrabi
May 31, 20241 min read
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