Take a break this evening and catch up on all the top stories near you, with Maldon Nub News.

Burnham's Ormiston Rivers Academy remains a 'Good' school, Ofsted finds

Ormiston Rivers Academy underwent its first inspection since the pandemic. (Credit: Chloe Brewster)

Ormiston Rivers Academy remains a 'Good' school, according to an Ofsted report published to parents last week.

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Maldon District Council Leader unveils 'ambitious' plans for local infrastructure, transport links, and collaboration with parishes

Council Leader Richard Siddall told councillors: 'My ambition is to achieve more for the district, which I hope is something where we all have agreement.' (Credit: Maldon District Council and Ben Shahrabi)

Maldon District Council Leader Richard Siddall set out his aims to "create a legacy" in the interests of residents, in his inaugural speech on July 13.

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HISTORIC MALDON: John Sadd and Sons – the long-gone timber merchants whose work you can still see today

The view from Fullbridge, Maldon - Sadd's yard would have been on the left, near where Carr's wheat mill is now. (Credit: Ben Shahrabi)

John Sadd & Sons was a Maldon institution from 1729 to 1994. From a small carpentry business, it became a major timber merchant and builder, and its legacy can be seen in the town today.

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Maldon Splash park set for 'its busiest summer yet'

Maldon Splash park underwent a surface refurbishment in 2022. (Credit: Ben Shahrabi)

Maldon Promenade Park's popular family attraction has announced its summer timetable.

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Nine planning applications in the Maldon District: 42 more houses approved at Limebrook Park, development at Woodham Mortimer golf range, new house on Market Hill refused, and more

Take a look at this week's key planning applications in the Maldon District, received or decided on by the Council. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

Take a look at this week's key planning applications in the Maldon District, received or decided on by the Council.

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Maldon roller rink to hold fundraiser for local child with rare cancer

Ellis Wild has been fighting cancer since he was 2 years old. (Credit: @youngwildbrave/Instagram)

The Sk8ters roller rink at Madison Heights, Maldon, is holding a fundraising event for a local 5-year-old with rare cancer, on July 29.

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'Groovy' teacher rocks out at Plume Academy farewell charity gig

Plume Academy students, staff, and family members turned out for Mr Stephenson's farewell concert. (Credit: H Morrell)

Plume Academy teacher and 'Groovy Arts Club' member David Stephenson performed his final school gig in aid of Shelter and Plume students, on Monday (July 17), before retiring.

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Blooming marvels: This year's Maldon in Bloom Award winners

The quality of gardens across Maldon and and the commitment of the individual gardeners, schools, groups of community garden volunteers who create and maintain them has been marked at the Maldon in Bloom annual awards evening.

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Heybridge: Maypole Road closure postponed until July 31

Temporary road closures are set to be in place in Heybridge for a fortnight. (Credit: Google)

Remedial works along Maypole Road, Heybridge, have been postponed to start on July 31 and end on August 13.

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Work begins to replace beloved Burnham-on-Crouch pontoon

The pontoon (right) reportedly needed a £60k renovation due to rust damage - only the metal pillars (inset) remain. (Photos: Chloe Brewster)

Maldon District Council has assigned architects to design a replacement for Burnham-On-Crouch's popular pontoon, it has been announced.

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Local wildlife uncovered as first family 'bioblitz' takes place at new Maldon nature reserve

Visitors observed a huge variety of insects and plant life at the community-owned nature reserve, including the Meadow Grasshopper (inset). (Credit: Chelmer Blackwater Reserve CIC)

Ironworks Meadow held its first family nature day on July 9, with a 'bioblitz' to study the animals and plants inhabiting the Maldon nature reserve.

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UP CLOSE with SILO as rising costs challenge Maldon zero-waste shop

Lucie Walker-Hutt says small businesses like SILO are struggling as families in and around Maldon face increasing costs - but is determined to stay open. (Photos: Ben Shahrabi)

As global temperature records continue to be broken, families are looking for ways to reduce their impact on the environment. This week, Nub News visited SILO, Maldon's zero-waste refill shop.

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UP CLOSE with Plume Academy Executive Principal Carl Wakefield as he bids farewell to Maldon school

Now looking forward to 'something different' at a new Essex school, Mr Wakefield revealed his current one could have been his last. (Credit: Plume Academy and Ben Shahrabi)

Carl Wakefield is preparing to bid Plume Academy farewell, after eight years as the Maldon school's Executive Principal. He told Nub News about his fond highlights - and moving on to "a new adventure".

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