Take a break this Sunday evening and catch up on all the top stories near you.

Complaints 'falling on deaf ears' as Heybridge flooding cuts residents off

One resident first lodged a complaint about drainage issues in Crescent Road, Heybridge, on July 12. (Photos: Claire Guthrie and Debbie Howes)

Repeated surface water flooding in Heybridge has frustrated households this week, as Crescent Road residents complain of the third incident in a fortnight.

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IN PICTURES: Visitors endure wet weather for successful Stow Maries 'living history' event

Visitors endured the wet weather for a weekend of historic re-enactment at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome. (Credit: SMGWA)

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome held a successful living history event over the weekend, battling "fierce" weather conditions to attract plenty of interest.

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Free month-long Arts Trail begins in Maldon High Street - showing off artwork made by young people

The project involved Essex-based young people aged 13-18 years. (Photos: The Paper Birds and Ben Shahrabi)

A Maldon theatre company is running a free arts trail throughout August, featuring artwork from a group of young people exploring empathy and identity.

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Road closed following motorcycle collision in Burnham-On-Crouch

Police are still attending the scene in Burnham On Crouch this afternoon. (Graphic: Ben Shahrabi)

Police closed Church Road/B1021 in Burnham-On-Crouch, following a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcyclist, on Tuesday (August 8).

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Maldon District: Inquest names driver who died from severe head injuries following Steeple crash

The 37-year-old driver died at the scene despite paramedics' best efforts, while his passenger was rushed to hospital with serious injuries. (Credit: Google 2023)

A man who died following a serious collision in Foxhall Road, Steeple, last month has been named publicly at an inquest.

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10 planning applications in the Maldon District: New Southminster medical practice approved, pre-application screening request for 245 new homes in Southminster, new church hall in Tolleshunt Knights, 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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Maldon's Thursday market to return to Butt Lane Car Park this autumn

Maldon Market will continue to be based in Butt Lane Car Park just behind Maldon High Street. (Credit: Maldon Market and Google 2023)

Maldon's famous town market is set to return in the autumn, offering around 15 stalls every Thursday from 9am until 1pm.

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Maldon Town Council votes to recommend REFUSAL of Salero Lounge plans

Maldon Town Council has recommended that Maldon District Council refuses planning permission for Salero Lounge. (Photos: Ben Shahrabi and Loungers PLC)

Maldon Town Council's Planning Committee has voted to recommend the refusal of plans to open a new restaurant in the former Post Office building in the High Street.

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NHS representatives invited to join MP Sir John Whittingdale and others for public debate about Burnham Surgery

Burnham residents have raised concerns over the possibility of re-locating the town's surgery, which serves over 9,000 patients. (Photos: Ben Shahrabi and Chloe Brewster)

NHS representatives are expected to join Burnham Town Council and Sir John Whittingdale MP to debate the possible relocation of the town's surgery, next Friday (August 18).

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Heybridge Parish Council recommends refusal of plans for 281 new homes – residents raise further objections

Heybridge Parish Council considered statements from residents at the meeting and on the application. (Credit: Charles Church)

Heybridge Parish Council has outlined its reasons for recommending the refusal of planning consent for a 281-home development on the outskirts of the village.

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Maldon: Man 'stabbed' in Handley Gardens - Essex Police appealing for witnesses

Essex Police attended the scene in Wellesley Road in Handley Gardens, Maldon, early on Saturday morning. (Credit: Google and Ben Shahrabi)

Essex Police is appealing for witnesses and footage following a serious assault in Maldon yesterday (August 12), in which a man was reportedly stabbed.

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Community arts project launched to raise awareness of Maldon's waterways and Viking heritage – and they need your help

Xplore Arts has published a survey to find out the key areas of interest in Maldon's heritage. (Photos: Ben Shahrabi)

A local charity is hoping to organise an arts and heritage project "to bring Maldon's waterways to life", but it needs the community's support.

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