IT'S been another busy seven days of stories in Maldon, from news of plans to replace a derelict pub through to further stormy times at Maldon District Council.

Here at Nub News we like to make your life easier so if you've missed any of the local news this week, don't worry.

We have you covered with 10 of the top stories right here.

1. New 'safe space' coffee mornings were launched for those who have been left feeling trapped by the pandemic.

Maldon's amazing community volunteers have come to the rescue – read all about it here.

2. An appeal was made for veterans of the Second World War to come forward to tell their stories before Remembrance Sunday

The plan is to record them for a special commemoration to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the war. Find out exactly what it's all about here.

3. It was revealed that Maldon councillors will decide on plans for the site of a derelict pub in the coming week.

Find out more about what has been proposed here.

4. A Maldon district pig farmer told Maldon Nub News of his fears over potential imports of cheaper US meats.

There's more on exactly why he's worried here.

5. The former Maldon District Council leader, Councillor Adrian Fluker, faces disciplinary sanctions after a standards committee decided he did breach the code of conduct.

Read about the stormy meeting here.

6. And in yet another twist of the story at Maldon District Council, Councillor Chrisy Morris was cleared of any breach of the code by the standards committee

Details of what went on can be found here.

7. Maldon's lovely Steam Tug Brent launched an art competition for its creative fans, young and old.

To find out how to enter and help support the restoration of the famous boat, read about it here

8. Next weekend (12 and 13 September) will see some of Maldon's most historic sites open their doors for the town's Heritage Trail.

Check out all the details here.

9.This inspirational man lost 3st in his fifties and is taking part in the virtual London Marathon – 35 years after he completed the challenge the first time round.

Now Paul Foster is focussed on helping people in Maldon lose weight and feel great. You can find all the details here

10.Latest figures show that the rate of confirmed Covid-19 infections in Maldon remains low – despite a jump for one area of the county

You can read get this week's local update here.