Had a busy week? Take a break this Sunday afternoon and catch up on all the top local stories this week, with Maldon Nub News.

Maldon Film Club to collaborate with Maldon Books, offering book discounts to members ahead of 18th season

Maldon Film Club's 18th season will begin on Tuesday 6 September, offering members a 12.5% discount at Maldon Books for novels which were adapted to the films shown.

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Join Maldon District Council's Housing Team, become a Night Care Assistant or a Junior Artworker, plus 2 more jobs near you

Bored of your current job? Looking to try something different and exciting? Look no further! Check out this week's great range of jobs near you.

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Maldon Books reopens popular pop-up shop in Promenade Park

Following a successful launch last year, Maldon Books' pop-up book shop has returned to Promenade Park, offering free books and stickers alongside best-sellers and new releases.

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Maldon District Council bids for £2.2 million investment for 'Waterfront Revival' programme at Hythe Quay

Maldon District Council has submitted plans for £2,277,153 worth of investment from the government's Levelling Up agenda, to "benefit residents, visitors, and businesses alike".

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Maldon & Tiptree Football Club signs Chelmer Radio as its official radio station

Maldon & Tiptree Football Club have announced a partnership with Wickham Bishops-based Chelmer Radio, making it the club's official radio station.

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Maldon District: 11 MORE planning applications near you, including 17 new homes in Tollesbury, new dental practice in Purleigh, and Maldon High St restaurant gets approval

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: Former Plume Academy student meets England football star Chloe Kelly following 'unbelievable' Maccabiah Games

A former Plume Academy student has returned from an 'unbelievable' experience at the Maccabiah Games in Israel, the world's third largest sporting event.

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IN PICTURES: Blackwater Smack & Barge Match marks 60th year, plus race results

On Saturday 6 August, several century-old Thames Sailing Barges battled it out in the annual Blackwater Sailing Barge Match and Smack Race, in Maldon.

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'First of its kind in the UK': Tollesbury Salt Meadows affordable retirement housing approved by Maldon District Council

Plans for a 25-home affordable retirement scheme in Woodrolfe Road, Tollesbury, were approved by Maldon District Council's North Western Area Planning Committee last night (August 10).

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Meet the Jammers: the story of Maldon and Tiptree Football Club

Maldon and Tiptree FC is set to take on Tilbury FC at the Wallace Binder Stadium in the first match of the new Isthmian League North season, on Saturday, 13 August 13 at 3pm.

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Limebrook u3a's August newsletter: companionship and actvities for those on their own

Limebrook u3a has interest groups aimed specifically at members who are on their own, as Chairman Brian Harris writes.

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Firefighters called to eight-hectare field blaze in Wickham Bishops

Eight crews from Essex County Fire & Rescue tackled a blaze at a field near Langford Road, Wickham Bishops yesterday evening (August 11).

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This week's local sport:

Ten man Jammers go down but result wasn't an accurate reflection of their performance

The Jammers' Isthmian League season got off to a stuttering start and a defeat that Paul Abrahams' side didn't really deserve.

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Ross breached Bees' defensive wall at the death to earn a point

A second late goal from Ross Wall in eight days delivered a point for Swifts on the opening day of the Isthmian North season.

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