IT'S been another seven days of big news stories in Maldon – not least when filming got underway for The Essex Serpent and parts of the town were transformed as if they had travelled back in a time machine.

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. There was news that an old second-hand and antiques store could become a Thai take-away.

You can read the full story here.

3. A secret group was on a mission in the town - to highlight a worldwide issue.

You can read about that and see the pictures here.

5. There was news that 'virtual' hospital wards will be trialled in a six-month pilot in this part of Essex.

Read about their success here.

7. A new £1.2 million cancer treatment centre is set to open in May.

Get the full story – and a selection of the pictures from Paula Wiseman here.

9. Then Plume Academy was in the news again with an award for the work the school does to support young carers.

Read the interview here.

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