News in Maldon

This roller coaster year for the world, for the country and for Maldon, our little part of it, just seems to – well, keep rolling.

True, it could be argued there have been a lot more downs than ups and some definite causes to yell with fright. Yet, for all that, there's always new light in dark situations and sometimes, it seems, the brightest of all comes from the least expected places.

Maldon has many fine views, but the view along White Horse Lane from the car park to the public library is not one of them. Yet this area was once part of the heart of Medieval Maldon.

A wrought iron sign and information panels in the rather bleak alley that runs alongside the old Woolworths (now M&Co) to the car park commemorates a piece of history lost in the turbulent years of Henry VIII's closure of the monasteries.

Maldon Nub News aims to be supportive to EVERY element of the community from business and shops to people and charities and clubs and sports organisations.

Everyone is finding it tough at the moment and wants life to get back to normal.

IT'S been another seven days of big news stories in Maldon, from the launch of Caroline Community Radio on Monday (19 October), through to news of yet more political change at Maldon District Council and a brave decision by a local businessman.

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.

ESSEX County Council has stepped in to announce today (Friday, 23 October) that it is providing emergency grants for foodbanks to help make sure they have enough supplies over this coming half term.

The authority is launching the 'Half Term Emergency Fund' for foodbanks and other organisations which provide food to communities. Foodbanks will be able to apply for a grant of up to £2,500 to help make sure they have enough supplies to cover the half term.

The yellow weather warning issued for the Maldon district area for heavy rain today (Wednesday, 20 October) has been updated to include strong to gale force winds.

The Essex coast is expected to be badly affected as the remnants of Storm Barbara lash England's shores.

It's the last few days of Maldon's Fiver Fest - it finishes on Saturday, 24 October.

The festival of bargains has been hailed as a great success so far and is one way of helping to support the town's businesses at this challenging time and at the same time get some great value for money.

Let's face it – this week much of the news in Maldon hasn't been easy for anyone, whatever your personal take on it.

As a local journalist, having interesting news to report is always something you want – but I would rather report good news than bad every time. It simply isn't true that negative stories always get far more response than positive ones. Yes, the biggest crime and other stories draw readers – but so to do the truly 'happy' stories where the community comes together or something incredible is achieved.

In 1629, 'Captain' Ann Carter of Maldon was hanged for her part in the Maldon grain riots of that year.

Riot and rebellion is not new to our country – we have a long history of violent protest and riots.

Maldon Nub News aims to be supportive to EVERY element of the community from business and shops to people and charities and clubs and sports organisations.

Everyone is finding it tough at the moment and wants life to get back to normal.