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Maldon to host first ever sea shanty festival - here's when
Maldon will celebrate a new summer event which promises to help keep an ancient maritime tradition alive.

Issy Weeks-Hankins
May 191 min read


Historic Essex barns to host FREE family festival – here’s when
A FREE festival celebrating Essex’s “rich history” will be held at Cressing Temple Barns this summer, showcasing the county’s heritage.

Ben Shahrabi
Mar 252 min read


£20k grant will fund training to keep Maldon's 'iconic' Thames sailing barges afloat
PRECIOUS training to preserve Maldon's iconic red-sailed barges will be funded thanks to a £19,600 grant.

Ben Shahrabi
Feb 122 min read


Holocaust victims’ stories honoured by Maldon military museum 80 years on
Holocaust victims’ stories are being remembered in an exhibition at Maldon’s Combined Military Services Museum, 80 years on.

Ben Shahrabi
Jan 262 min read


Maldon Town Council unveils funding for VE Day 80th anniversary commemorations
Organisations planning to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day in May are encouraged to apply for funding from Maldon Town Council.

Ben Shahrabi
Jan 151 min read


Former Arrow Taxis boss publishes novel about Maldon firm’s Cold War ‘espionage’ role
A “gripping” tale of espionage and illicit love await readers of a Cold War novel written by a Maldon author and former boss of Arrow Taxis.

Ben Shahrabi
Dec 10, 20242 min read


‘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


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


Historic Maldon landmark gets £100k funding boost
An icon of Maldon's waterfront has won a huge funding boost of nearly £100,000 towards its much-needed restoration.

Ben Shahrabi
May 22, 20242 min read
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