Take a break from the heat this Sunday afternoon, to catch up on all the top stories near you.

Elderly woman fighting for her life following South Woodham motorcycle collision

A woman in her eighties has sustained life-threatening injuries following a motorbike collision in South Woodham Ferrers. (Credit: Google 2023 and Essex Police)

Essex Police is appealing for information after an elderly couple was seriously injured in a motorbike collision in South Woodham Ferrers on Saturday (September 2).

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Maldon Drama Group to tackle 'joys and sorrows' of life in London's East End with original production at Plume Academy

Written by Maldon Drama Group member Neil Fisher, the upcoming production is set between the World Wars in London's East End. (Credit: Maldon Drama Group)

Maldon Drama Group and Maldon Orchestra will bring "the joys and sorrows" of life in London's East end to the stage at Plume Academy next month.

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Maldon In Bloom Town Hall quiz night to mark 25 years of community gardening

Maldon In Bloom has carried out community gardening projects throughout the town for a quarter of a century. (Photos: Ben Shahrabi)

Maldon In Bloom will hold a quiz night at the Town Hall to raise funds for local projects, on Saturday 23 September at 7.30pm.

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Reader's Letter: 'Furious and embarrassed' Woodham Walter residents speak out against Tide Festival

Tide Festival took place in Woodham Walter over the August Bank Holiday Weekend. (Photo: Tide Festival)

Tide Festival offered entertainment, raving, and family fun in Woodham Walter last month, but it was met with concerns over the impact of loud music and potential loss of income for local businesses.

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Number of Essex children working as unpaid carers soars by nearly 50 per cent in two years

Essex County Council says the increase is due to more young carers being identified and assessed. Brogan (inset) is a Young Carers Volunteer at Stanway youth club. (Photos: Ben Shahrabi and LDRS)

The number of children working as unpaid carers in Essex has increased by almost 50 per cent in two years, due to "more being identified and assessed".

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Ten planning applications in the Maldon District: 25 new homes in Goldhanger, five bungalows in Latchingdon approved, Bradwell bungalows refused, and more

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

Read this week's roundup of the key planning applications in the Maldon District, received or decided on by the Council.

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IN PICTURES: Maldon marks Merchant Navy Day 2023

Local dignitaries, residents, and military veterans honoured the seafarers who fought in both World Wars and beyond, at Maldon's Hythe Quay, last Sunday (September 3).

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Essex to aim for ZERO black bag waste within 30 years

The council wants Essex to be a zero-waste county by 2055. (Photos: Ben Shahrabi)

Essex County Council says it wants the amount of black bag rubbish produced by households to fall to zero in just over 30 years – as it sets to launch its waste strategy from now until 2055.

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Maldon District: Emergency services called to rescue woman stuck in mud at Tillingham Marshes

Firefighters from Maldon helped a woman after she managed to free herself from being stuck in the mud in Tillingham. (Credit: Ben Shahrabi and J Smith / Wikipedia)

Maldon firefighters, police and ambulance crews were called to rescue a woman who got stuck in the mud at Tillingham Marshes this morning (September 7).

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Burnham Rugby Club continues fundraising efforts for clubhouse renovation despite delays

Burnham Rugby Club holds fixtures weekly throughout the rugby season, often followed by meals prepared in the clubhouse kitchen. (Credit: BoC RUFC)

Burnham-on-Crouch's popular rugby club is raising funds for a clubhouse extension and renovation, with aims to build as soon as possible, after a planning application was lodged in 2021.

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IN PICTURES: Tour of Britain 2023 cycle race arrives in the Maldon District

Burnham Town Councillor Nick Skeens captured the riders as they zoomed through the town this afternoon. (Credit: Nick Skeens)

The Tour of Britain cycling event passed through the Maldon District this afternoon (September 8), met with excited crowds and some delays for motorists.

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Maldon MP Sir John Whittingdale and historian Stephen Nunn made patrons of Essex Historic Military Vehicle Association

Maldon MP Sir John Whittingdale and local historian Stephen Nunn have been made patrons of a charity which works to preserve Essex's military heritage. (Photos: CVC Components, Maldon District Council, and EHMVA)

Maldon MP Sir John Whittingdale and former Town Mayor Stephen Nunn have been made joint patrons of the Essex Historic Military Vehicle Association (EHMVA).

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New Maldon Carnival Committee elected, hoping to bring event back 'bigger and better than ever' in 2024

Members of Maldon Carnival's new committee plan to hold a procession in August 2024. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

Maldon Carnival Committee met at Plantation Hall, Heybridge, last night (September 7) for their Annual General Meeting, selecting members for individual leadership roles.

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