Catch up on all the news that matters to you, with Maldon Nub News' rundown of our most read stories this week.

Maldon Carnival to return 'bigger and better' after three-year absence

Find out the full details of Carnival Week below. (Photos: Maldon Carnival)

Maldon Carnival will return for the first time since 2018, starting at 2.15pm on Saturday 6 August.

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This week's jobs in Maldon: Female Support Worker, Parks Operative and Gas Supervisor wanted

Take a look at this week's range of local jobs. (Photos: Unsplash)

Take a look at this week's great range of local jobs.

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Maldon District Council to help boost 'digital skills' with free online training

Maldon District Council Leader Penny Channer says the programme is a

Maldon District Council has launched a free digital skills programme, in conjunction with other councils in Essex.

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Maldon District: 12 planning applications near you, including a new nail parlour, Burnham Marine Unit's progress pride flag and the Tesco free bus

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

See below for this week's key planning applications in the Maldon District, received or decided on by the Council.

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What's On: family fete, charity golf day and a farmers market this weekend, plus Maldon Carnival Week

Check out these great events we've hand-picked for the whole family to enjoy this weekend and next week.

Every Thursday, we bring you our top picks of events happening near you over the coming weekend.

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Maldon District Councillors approve Blackwater Trading Estate expansion despite noise concerns

Concerns over noise disturbance to residents previously forced Maldon District Council's Central Area Planning Committee to defer their decision.

The expansion of an industrial estate near Maldon has been green-lit by District Councillors, despite earlier concerns over noise disturbance for nearby residents.

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OPINION: Locals react to 'nightmare' traffic queues in Maldon, due to Heybridge road closures

The road closures have caused disruption to those driving to and from work in Maldon. (Photos: Ben Shahrabi)

Three major roads have been closed in Heybridge since last Monday (July 25), resulting in 'gridlock' in Maldon and the surrounding areas.

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Althorne residents write to levelling up secretary, raising concerns over potential 280% population increase

Residents sent a letter to Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Greg Clark, and local MP John Whittingdale.

Villagers warned Greg Clark, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, that Althorne could be 'overwhelmed' if Maldon District Council allows developers to build 1,750 new homes there.

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Essex County Council responds to 'gridlock' complaints from Maldon motorists

The works are being carried out to provide gas, electricity and water to the Westcombe Park residential development in Heybridge. (Photos: Ben Shahrabi)

Three major roads in Heybridge have been closed since Monday (July 25) as developers install utility connections at the new Westcombe Park development, causing 'chaos' for locals.

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'A million miles away': Maldon MP John Whittingdale reassures Althorne residents over threat of 1,750-home development

MP John Whittingdale said the idea of building 1,750 homes in Althorne was 'ludicrous'.

Maldon's MP, The Rt Hon John Whittingdale, has responded to concerns raised by villagers over the threat of a 280% population increase in Althorne.

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