IT'S been another seven days of big news stories in Maldon, from new initiatives to support residents in need with supplies through to plans to create a new wildfowl wetland.

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

1. A new storage facility has been created to make sure it's easier to get essential supplies to residents in need across Maldon district.

Find out more about it here.

2. Maldon Town Council and a range of local businesses got together to produce a month of fresh food and recipe hampers for local individuals and families.

You can read the full story here.

3. There was new hope for some Maldon district parents after an outcry over secondary school places many miles away.

Find out more here.

4. There's news of some paid-for local election roles.

You can read about those here.

5. Essex Wildlife Trust has submitted plans for a new wildfowl wetland.

You can find out more here.

6. Maldon MP John Whittingdale gave his response to the budget news.

Read what Mr Whittingdale had to say here.

7. Heybridge Basin Parish Council discussed possible new parking charges and visitor problems.

You can find out more here.

8. The rejection of the former Maldon police station flats plan is being appealed.

Get the full story here.

9. Police appealed for witnesses after a teenage boy suffered injuries in a road accident in the town.

Find out more here.

10. And finally – the 300th anniversary of the birth of Maldon's famous Edward Bright led a keen local history enthusiast to make a video about his life and family.

Read more and see the video here.

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