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

Some parking and leisure charges could go up in Maldon - bin costs may also rise

Free parking on bank holidays in Maldon could be scrapped from next year, in a bid by the local council to help balance its budget.

Read the full story here.

Maldon Drama Group celebrates its 70th anniversary, and one man who has been involved since the beginning

Alfred Knightbridge attended Maldon Drama Group's first production in October 1952 and has been a member for over 60 years.

Ahead of its production of One Man, Two Guvnors this Thursday (October 13), Maldon Drama Group is celebrating one man who has been involved since the first show, 70 years ago.

Read the full story here.

Maldon: Sales Ledger and Technician jobs available at Ernest Doe

Check out this week's selection of jobs - at Ernest Doe's Head Offices in Ulting, Maldon.

Check out this week's selection of jobs - at Ernest Doe's Head Offices in Ulting, Maldon.

Read the full story here.

Maldon District Council celebrates volunteers with trip aboard historic Thames Sailing Barge, Hydrogen

Guests were treated to a two-hour sailing trip and lunch. (Photo: Neil Speight)

This afternoon (October 11), the Chairman of Maldon District Council welcomed guests aboard the Thames Sailing Barge, Hydrogen, to thank them for their work in the district.

Read the full story here.

Maldon: Man hospitalised following 'incident' with electricity cable

Photos: East Anglian Air Ambulance and Google

The East Anglian Air Ambulance and other emergency services were called to Maldon's Wycke Hill estate yesterday (October 10) after a man was injured in an incident with an electricity cable.

Read the full story here.

Maldon District: Up to 750 new homes in Althorne, developments in Tillingham and Tollesbury, and 7 more planning applications near you

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

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

Read the full story here.

Maldon: Overnight roadworks set to last three more nights at Broad Street Green, Essex Highways says

Essex Highways is said to have told contractors that the road could only be closed at night, resulting in the overnight works. (Photos: Paula Bamford and Nub News)

Residents in Broad Street Green, Heybridge, have been disturbed by overnight works at the nearby Westcombe Park development, which are set to continue until Sunday (October 16).

Read the full story and watch the video here.

READER'S LETTER: Maldon residents will be 'utterly miserable and angry' if deprived of green oasis, Primrose Meadow

A public consultation about the field, just off Mundon Road, Maldon, is set to begin on Monday. (Photos: Nub News)

"Far too many residents of all ages will be utterly miserable and angry if they are deprived of this green oasis, Primrose Meadow", writes Janet Mayes.

Read the full letter here.

Maldon MP John Whittingdale OBE awarded a knighthood

Sir John Whittingdale has represented Maldon as its Member of Parliament for more than 30 years. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

The Rt Hon John Whittingdale OBE, who has been MP for Maldon since 1992, received a knighthood in the latest honours list this afternoon (October 14).

Read the full story here.

Maldon District: Developers apply to build 750 new homes in Althorne

The development will also include an early years facility, allotments and public art.

Proposals for a 750-home development in the village of Althorne have been received by Maldon District Council.

Read the full story here.

This week's sport:

Maldon & Tiptree FC go down again in close loss to Stowmarket

Photos: Scott Mitchell

The Jammers welcomed new signing Ashlee Jones in goal as they kicked off against Stowmarket Town in their Isthmian League North clash today (October 15).

Read the full match report here.

Ramblers rue missed first half chances

Ramblers travelled to Aveley on Friday night.

The Burnham Ramblers travelled to Thurrock last Friday (October 14).

Read the full match report here.

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