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Heybridge to get new primary school and 'early years facility' as part of 1,138-home Westcombe Park development, Countryside says

A property developer has agreed to deliver a 'serviced site' at Westcombe Park, for the construction of a primary school and pre-school in Heybridge.

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Maldon District Council secures share of £1.7m to help tackle homelessness

Maldon District Council is one of ten councils in Essex to be awarded a share of a £1.7m fund, to help suitably house rough sleepers.

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Maldon & Tiptree FC signs Youth Football Club as new north stand sponsor

The north stand at Maldon Stadium, in Park Drive, has been renamed 'Maldon and Tiptree Youth FC Community Stand' following a new sponsorship deal.

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Chelmer Radio to support Baby Loss Awareness Week next month

Chelmer Radio will host a week of special programming to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week, from October 9 to 15, and is encouraging those affected to get involved.

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Find out which Oscar-winning films will be screened at Maldon Film Club in October

Maldon Film Club's 18th season continues, with Oscar-winning films West Side Story and Quo Vadis Aida? set to be shown on October 4 and 18 respectively.

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Maldon: Indian restaurant in High St to hold charity event for Farleigh Hospice's 40th anniversary

Chutney House, in Maldon High Street, is set to collaborate with Farleigh Hospice to celebrate the charity's 40th anniversary, promising a special meal and a raffle.

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EXCLUSIVE: Maldon's Blackwater and Longfield Medical Centres to collaborate on new branch for Westcombe Park development

Developers have revealed plans to build a 'branch surgery', run by Maldon's two main medical centres, as part of the ongoing Westcombe Park development in Heybridge.

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Maldon & District CVS and Essex Police team up to help protect residents from online scams

A Maldon-based charity has announced it is collaborating with Essex Police to offer free sessions for residents, on how to protect themselves from online scams.

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Papa John's bid to turn former Lloyds Bank into takeaway rejected by Maldon District Council

Maldon District Council has refused permission for a new branch of Papa John's at the former Lloyds Bank building in Maldon High Street, citing traffic fears.

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Limebrook u3a's October Newsletter: members visit 'fascinating' Bletchley Park and Photography Group shows off 'beautiful' summer snaps

Limebrook u3a has planned its programme of talks, meetings and social activities for the coming months.

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UP CLOSE with The Maldon Society: find out all about its latest projects and work in the town

Maldon Society committee member, Dorreen Linton, tells Nub News all about the organisation's latest projects in the town.

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This week's local sport: 

Swifts battle back to earn a share of the points

A second half recovery earned Swifts a share of the Isthmian North points at league newcomers New Salamis in haringey this afternoon (Saturday, 1 October).

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It's another day of disappointment for Jammers after mad five minutes

The wait for a first Isthmian North point goes on for the Jammers who were to rue a mad five minutes in the first half of today's (Saturday, 1 October) clash with near neighbours Great Wakering.

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Maldon miss crucial penalty before going down at Brentwood Town

The Jammers were left once again to rue missed chances as they went down at Brentwood Town on Saturday in the Isthmian North.

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