IT'S been another seven days of big news stories in Maldon, from the launch of Caroline Community Radio on Monday (19 October), through to news of yet more political change at Maldon District Council and a brave decision by a local businessman.

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. A new radio station for Maldon district went live at 6am on Monday, 19 October. Maldon Nub News is providing local news updates for the station.

You can find out all about Caroline Community Radio here.

2. Hospital patients from the Maldon district could benefit from faster test results – thanks to the use of drones.

Read how here.

3. Maldon District Council's 'watchdog' committee will discuss complaints against a councillor this week.

Find out more here.

4. Anti-nuclear campaigners produced a video on the proposed new nuclear plant, Bradwell B.

You can read about it and find the video here.

5. The owner of Maldon's Sark restaurant told of his difficult decision to temporarily move to take-away only, closing to dining-in.

Find out more about Sami Barli's reasons and his hopes here.

6. The first Maldon District Council political shock of the week came when another councillor abruptly left the Conservative group.

Read about what happened here.

7. And then came the second shift this week in the political balance at the district council.

Find out more here.

8. Essex councillors and businesses joined forces to make some special requests of the Government to help see hospitality through Tier 2 pandemic restrictions.

You can find out exactly what they asked for here.

9. Some things are a long time coming. In the case of Maldon's police base, this includes an interview room and adequate lockers.

Read about the new hope after three years here.

10. The proposed new nuclear power station, Bradwell B, came into the spotlight again at the end of the week.

Read why and reaction to the news here.