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

Maldon: SARK Restaurant raises over £17,000 in ONE DAY for Turkey earthquake appeal, thanks to support from public

The owner of a Turkish restaurant in Maldon High Street has thanked the public for helping him raise £17,001 to provide food and blankets for the victims of two devastating earthquakes in Turkey.

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Maldon District: Papa John's High St storefront, 5 houses in Burnham, 18 new houses in Woodham Mortimer approved, 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. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

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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Maldon District: Councillor not standing for re-election in May, but wants 'good and decent people' to 'step up' and represent their community

Cllr Skeens is not just encouraging people to stand for election - he is offering guidance to help people in their own campaigns. (Photos: Nub News)

Maldon District councillor Nick Skeens has told Nub News he will not stand for re-election in May but is urging others to represent their community as a councillor.

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Tributes paid to 16-year-old Andy Wood, as teenager appears in Colchester Magistrates' Court charged with his murder

Andy Wood's family described him as a 'kind and loving young man'. (Photos: Essex Police)

An 18-year-old has appeared at Colchester Magistrates' Court, charged with the murder of 16-year-old Andy Wood who died following an assault in Chelmsford last Sunday (February 12).

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Horses led to safety from barn where firefighters battled blaze through the night

Crews got up close with the flames as they fought the blaze.

Six horses were led to safety as firefighters tackled a big blaze at a farm in Little Totham on Thursday night (February 16).

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Maldon Film Club to show Oscar-winning blockbuster 'Belfast' plus two other first-rate flicks in March

Kenneth Branagh's Oscar-winning 'Belfast' is one of three blockbusters to be shown at Maldon Film Club next month.

Maldon Film Club is continuing its 18th season next month, with two Oscar-winning blockbusters and one Oscar-nominated flick for members to enjoy in March.

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MALDON DISTRICT: Pictures show rescue operation underway as coastguard and firefighters pull man from mud in North Fambridge

Three coastguard teams were supported by firefighters in rescuing a man who got stuck just off Fambridge Yacht Haven. (Photos: Essex County Fire & Rescue Service)

Three coastguard teams worked with firefighters to rescue a man who got stuck in the mud near North Fambridge last night (February 18).

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Fundraiser for stricken former Southend footballer who was a hit with local clubs' fans including Maldon & Tiptree FC

James Walker is hugged by East Thurrock United manager John Coventry after helping the Rocks win promotion.

A fundraising football match will be held later this year for a former Southend United player who became a popular member of squads at a number of non-League clubs in Essex.

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'A true honour': Maldon Books in the running to be named Independent Bookshop of the Year at British Book Awards 2023

Maldon Books is among 59 independent bookshops shortlisted for the prestigious accolade. (Photos: Maldon Books)

A beloved local book shop in Maldon High Street has been shortlisted for a national competition to be crowned 'Independent Bookshop of the Year'.

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