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Organisers hail Stow Maries event a success as hundreds attend 'A Time for Essex' in summer sunshine

The 'award-winning' exhibitions drew praise for their variety. (Photos: Stow Maries)

On Sunday (August 14) hundreds of visitors enjoyed A Time for Essex at the historic Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome "bathed in glorious sunshine".

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Maldon: Essex County Council denies it plans to build on Primrose Meadow 'in the near future'

944 residents have joined the campaign but Essex County Council says it is not in contact with any developers. (Photos: Google and Nub News)

More than 900 residents have joined a campaign to stop the possible development of 'the last field in Maldon', following investigative works at Primrose Meadow.

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St Peter's Hospital birthing unit closed 'until further notice' due to staffing issues

The Trust said it needed to ensure staffing was 'concentrated in the right areas'. (Photos: Ben Shahrabi and Pixabay)

Expectant mothers in Maldon have been told to give birth at Broomfield Hospital or opt for a home birth, as the birthing unit at St Peter's Hospital is now closed 'until further notice'.

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Maldon District: 36-hectare solar farm approved, Tillingham church conversion and 8 other 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. (Photos: Google and Pixabay)

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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Burnham Carnival to return in September – all road closure and event details

Several Burnham Carnival events have been planned ahead of the big day on September 24. (Photos: Ben Shahrabi and Burnham Carnival)

This year's Burnham-on-Crouch Carnival will be held on Saturday 24 September from 10am, with an illuminated procession from 7.30pm.

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New discount store to open in Maldon High Street next week

The site was most recently occupied by fashion retailer M&Co, and was previously the home of Woolworths in Maldon. (Photos: Ben Shahrabi)

Retail chain Quality Discounts, also known as QD Stores, will open a 7,000 square-foot store in Maldon High Street on Thursday 25 August.

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Maldon: Essex County Council says Primrose Meadow consultation set to begin in autumn but keeps quiet about residents' concerns

Primrose Meadow is popular with dogwalkers and is regularly used to play football and rugby on. (Images: Janet Mayes and Essex County Council)

Essex Council is keeping quiet about its plans for one of Maldon's last green spaces, Primrose Meadow, despite telling residents it will begin consultations in a couple of months.

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A-Level Results: Ormiston Rivers Academy students celebrate 'amazing' achievements

Students and staff at Ormiston Rivers Academy are celebrating the 'amazing' results received today (August 18).

While the proportion of top A-level grades in England has fallen since 2021, students in Burnham-on-Crouch are celebrating their 'amazing' results today (August 18).

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'Tracy Beaker' author Jacqueline Wilson to visit Maldon in sold-out event on Bookshop Day

The popular children's author, Jacqueline Wilson, was invited to the town by Maldon Books' Olivia Rosenthall.

Maldon Books has announced 'An Afternoon with Jacqueline Wilson' at Maldon United Reformed Church on Saturday 8 October, from 2pm.

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A-Levels 2022: Plume Sixth Form students and teachers celebrate 'absolutely outstanding' exam results

Year 13's A-level results showed a 'virtually perfect' overall A*-E pass rate, including 19 A*s. (Photos: Plume Academy)

Maldon's Plume Academy celebrated 'fantastic' A-level results received by its students yesterday (August 18), despite enduring severe disruption during the pandemic.

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Maldon residents in court for refusing to pay Council Tax, District Council warns

Maldon District Council Leader Penny Channer has urged locals to 'not be taken in' by the false information. (Photos: Nub News and Maldon District Council)

Maldon District Council has warned residents could end up in court because of 'mistaken belief' circulating online about challenging Council Tax.

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