News in Maldon

Some of Maldon's popular hospitality businesses have spoken out about the devastation caused by the district's move into Tier 3 tomorrow (Wednesday, 16 December).

Here Maldon Nub News brings you the latest from a few of the town's pubs, restaurants, cafes and tearooms, as well as an overview from Allison Fox, chairman of Maldon Business Board and owner of Willow and Fox boutique.

Ninety-nine people have been arrested for drink or drug driving offences in just the first 10 days of Essex Police's annual Christmas drink and drugs driving crackdown.

Officers made 59 drug driving arrests, 34 drink driving arrests, and six for failing to provide a specimen.

The overall 'above and beyond' winner in Maldon's Recognition of Service Awards has been announced today (Monday, 16 December).

On a day when we could all do with some cheerful news, the video with this article reveals who it is.

Essex County Council (ECC) has expressed disappointment over the decision to place most of the area under Tier Three from midnight on Wednesday (16 December).

Last week Essex County Council urged ministers and officials to keep the county in Tier 2 based on its overall infection rate. However, as the numbers of cases continued to soar, Health Secretary Matt Hancock made the announcement to Parliament this afternoon. He also told how a more infectious variant of the Covid-19 virus is partly responsible for wreaking the current havoc in the South East.

Maldon will be placed under Tier 3 restrictions starting at a midnight on Wednesday (16 December).

The district has been selected for the measure along with every other area of Essex except Tendring, Colchester and Uttlesford. Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced the change in the Houses of Parliament this afternoon.

The Conservative group at Maldon District Council (MDC) has a new leader and deputy.

Councillor Penny Channer, formerly deputy leader of the group, is stepping up to lead the Tories at MDC following the sudden resignation of previous group and council leader, Councillor Elaine Bamford, in November.

A leading doctor at Broomfield Hospital specialising in respiratory infections has indicated Essex is heading for Tier 3 restrictions – warning that January looks "very grim".

In a sober message on Facebook Dr Steve Jenkins, a respiratory consultant at Broomfield Hospital, warned that he could not be certain the NHS will be able to provide comprehensive emergency care as we head into deep winter.

Maldon and Burnham residents can have their Christmas trees taken away from their doorsteps once the festivities are over for the cost of a donation to Farleigh Hospice.

The hospice's Christmas tree recycling scheme will be running the annual doorstep collection service as usual this year on 8, 9 and 10 January.

If you know someone who is alone or isolated this Christmas then you could bring a festive surprise with a difference to their doorstep.

A local modern choir is offering the chance to nominate loved ones and friends living in the Maldon, Danbury and Chelmsford areas for a carol-singing visit to their doorstep – with a special Christmas message from you.

The winners have been announced in the 10 categories of Maldon District's Community Service Recognition Awards.

The awards recognise the work of individuals and teams to step up and serve the community during the pandemic crisis.