News in Maldon

Police have renewed their appeal for witnesses and dash cam footage after a teenager who was seriously injured in a crash in Bicknacre last week died in hospital.

The accident happened before 5pm on Wednesday, 7 April and involved two cars - a Silver Fiesta travelling towards South Woodham Ferrers and a Corsa being driven in the opposite direction.

ONLY one nomination was received for the vacant seat on Heybridge Parish Council - meaning the candidate is automatically elected to office.

Maldon district resident Mark Salisbury has now been declared as the "duly elected" parish councillor for the Heybridge East ward seat by the Returning Officer. Mr Salisbury had been nominated for election as an Independent candidate.

The Conservative Party has announced its candidates for the Essex County Council seats across Maldon and the Dengie in the local elections on Thursday, 6 May.

They are as follows:

With the roadmap out of lockdown moving along we are all looking forward to getting together again. Many are now planning events in Maldon and we want to help!

With more fun activities coming up locally in the near future, including Maldon music festivals, special events at visitor and heritage attractions and garden open days, we thought it would be a good time to let you know about our Nub News What's On section.

NOW that restrictions are lifting, residents are being urged to make use of free lateral flow Covid-19 testing kits provided for home use - and available at locations across Maldon district.

A spokesperson for Maldon District Council said: "You can now pick up lateral flow test kits if you don't have symptoms from a number of pharmacies, as well as some libraries.

Among restrictions lifting today ( Monday, 12 April), the Mid and South Essex Hospitals Trust has confirmed that visitors will be allowed back into its hospitals, which includes Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford and St Peter's in Maldon.

Most patients will be allowed one visitor between 2pm and 3pm, and between 6pm and 7pm.

It has been confirmed that Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome will once again open its doors on Friday, 21 May.

The new opening hours will be from 10am to 4pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

More coronavirus restrictions have been eased this morning (Monday, 12 April) as part of the Government's roadmap out of lockdown - and here's a quick reminder of what has changed.

The biggest changes are that non-essential shops, hairdressers, gyms and swimming pools are allowed to open and pubs, cafés and restaurants can serve customers seated outside.

Union flags have been lowered to half mast at official buildings across Maldon, from the council offices to the Moot Hall and at all police, fire and RNLI stations across Essex following the announcement this morning (Friday, 9 April) of the death of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

Town Mayor of Maldon, Councillor Abdul Hafiz, said: "On behalf of the residents of Maldon, councillors and officers of Maldon Town Council I would like to express our profound sadness on hearing the news of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.

Essex County Council will be opening an electronic book of condolence following the announcement of the death of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, this morning (Friday, 9 April).

Councillor John Jowers, Chairman of Essex County Council, said: "On behalf of all Members of Essex County Council, we offer our sincere condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family on the sad news of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. We join with people across Essex in mourning his loss.