IT'S been another seven days of big news stories in Maldon, from news that Stow Maries will be opening the aerodrome's hangar doors to visitors once again through to changes in how residents can access lateral flow tests and, at the end of the week, news from a courtroom on the sentencing hearing of some of those involved in a cocaine supply conspiracy in the town.

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1. There was great news when it was announced that the hangar doors are to re-open at Stow Maries World War One aerodrome.

You can read the full story here.

3. Heybridge Parish Council didn't have to wait for the elections in May to find out who its new member would be as there was just one candidate for the seat.

You can find out more here.

5. The district's lateral flow 'fast' test centre is to close this week – but now residents can get a free supply of home test kits at locations around the Dengie.

You can find out more here.

7. Danbury's vaccination centre volunteers have been doing their bit for charity as well.

Get the full story here.

9. A court heard how a Maldon drugs conspiracy led to the kidnap and torture of a cocaine dealer.

Read more here.

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