IT'S been another seven days of big news stories in Maldon, from news of the success of the town's new CCTV system through to the rescue of a badger from a deep pit.

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 upgrade to the CCTV system in the town centre, Hythe Quay and the Prom has been hailed a success in its first few months of operation.

Find out more about that here.

2. The annual Pride of Maldon awards – and the Mayor's Award – are open for nominations.

You can read the full story here.

3. Maldon Town Council gave a thumbs-down to a new wooden kiosk at an attraction at the Prom.

Find out more here.

4. Could empty or neglected buildings be taken on by the community thanks to a new grant fund?

You can find out more here.

5. Have you spotted the large drift of purple flowers down at the Prom?

You can find out what they celebrate here.

6. Wildfowl and waders will get a new place to hang out.

Read about it here.

7. Is anyone looking to hold any open air events this year? Maldon District Council is looking for event and attraction ideas at the Prom and other local open spaces across the area.

You can find out more here.

8. The owner of Maldon Books has won a national award.

Get the full story here.

9. A badger was rescued after ending up 2 metres down a pit and tangled in barbed wire.

Find out what happened here.

10. Good news came just before the weekend with the Covid-19 infection rate for Maldon district dropping to the lowest in the county.

Read more here.

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