IT'S been another seven days of big news stories in Maldon, from the story of how rapid Covid tests could soon be available in Maldon, through to the sudden resignation of the former leader of 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.The week started with former council leader, Councillor Elaine Bamford, writing an open letter to residents.

There was no sign of what would happen just days later. You can read that letter here.

2. It was announced that rapid Covid testing could soon be available in the Maldon district.

You can find out more about it here.

3. There was an update from Maldon district's Coronavirus Response Team.

The full newsletter is here.

4. Trees are causing subsidence at a village school and now permission has been sought to take them down.

You can read his story here.

5. Remembrance Day was different in this year of the pandemic. Even so, you can watch a video of the two minutes' silence at the town's war memorial on the Maldon Nub News Facebook page

In case you need it, there's a link to the page where the video can be found here.

6. A Maldon radio presenter appealed for help to complete his incredible chart-topping music collection.

Can you help him find what he's looking for? Find out here.

7. The financial costs of the pandemic have mounted up for Maldon District Council.

You can read about the scale of those here.

8. Maldon MP John Whittingdale spoke of his sadness at the need for lockdown and his hopes for a recovery.

You can read Mr Whittingdale's message to residents here

9. With Maldon's historic boats such an iconic site, there's some great news this week.

Find out how some new apprentices will be gaining some old-fashioned skills here.

10. The resignation of the former council leader at the end of the week came very suddenly.

Read about the announcement here.