MALDON's Totally Locally Fiver Fest is now offering shoppers the chance to grab a bite to eat as they grab those £5 bargains – and all for a fiver, too.

The festival, which kicks off on Saturday (10 October), gives shoppers the chance to grab a bargain and support the town's independent shops at the same time.

Running through to Saturday, 24 October, Fiver Fest involves local businesses running special offers for just £5.

Totally Locally is a worldwide organisation operating in countries all over the globe, with the aim of boosting local economies through independent traders and community-focussed spending.

Maldon Nub News will be bringing you more updates and stories on the event – and here are details of those scrumptious food and drink offers:

Maldon's Fiver Fest Eat Out Offers

The Black Rabbit

£5 for any pizza. Offer is available during kitchen opening hours every day and is on all the pizzas on the menu

The Waffle Bar

Any hot drink and slice of cake £5

Serendipity Tearoom

Cream tea for two, includes scones, jam and clotted cream plus tea or coffee £5

Sophie's Kitchen

Choose any cake plus any hot drink for £5