IT'S been another seven days of big news stories in Maldon, from news of a freak toaster accident that caused a flat fire through to a number of the area's key cultural and heritage organisations receiving pandemic recovery grants.

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 man had to flea his home after an accident with a toaster – but Maldon firefighters were soon on the scene to help.

You can read the full story here.

3. There was some good news for parents and young children as play sites at the Prom re-opened, too.

You can read about that here.

5. There was an update on a Maldon district vineyard's bid to extend its hours for evening events.

Read about it here.

7. Plans for an industrial storage barn at Heybridge were turned down – and raised questions over flooding and development in the area.

Get the full story here.

9. Museums and heritage organisations were among those given substantial pandemic recovery grants.

Read more here.

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