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Ben Shahrabi
Sep 3, 20242 min read
Maldon Christmas Event 2024: Plans revealed after ‘changes’ warning
A REVIVED Christmas event will put Maldon businesses first, the town council has vowed, as it unveils this year's plans...
Ben Shahrabi
Aug 8, 20241 min read
Maldon's historic Blue Boar pub to host beer and ale festival
“Maldon’s oldest pub” is set to hold a beer and ale festival, celebrating brewers from all over the country during the August Bank Holiday.
Ben Shahrabi
Jul 26, 20242 min read
Arrow Taxi closure risks loss of hospital transport service for Maldon District, ‘heartbroken’ bosses warn
VULNERABLE people in the Maldon District risk being left without “desperately needed” transport to Broomfield Hospital, it is feared.
Ben Shahrabi
Jul 16, 20242 min read
Maldon District: Sailors embark on round-Britain ‘trip of a lifetime’ for Farleigh Hospice
A crew of sailors from Maldon and Burnham have embarked on a round-Britain trip to raise funds for Farleigh Hospice.
benshahrabiprofess
Jul 6, 20241 min read
Sea Scouts put radio skills to the test at Maldon District community station
By Ben Shahrabi Budding radio DJs got first-hand experience at running a community station, as the North Fambridge Sea Scouts visited...
Ben Shahrabi
Jun 30, 20242 min read
Maldon author’s ghost stories book is ‘spooky and inventive’ - REVIEW
“Spooky” tales of ghoulish happenings based in and around Maldon await readers of a new book written by author and actor Barrie Jaimeson.
Ben Shahrabi
Jun 27, 20242 min read
In Pictures: Maldon mayor unveils memorial for ‘hugely influential’ musician David Hughes
A “pillar of the community” has been honoured with a memorial in the centre of Maldon.
Ben Shahrabi
Jun 24, 20243 min read
General Election 2024: Maldon candidates go head-to-head as St Peter’s Hospital debate rages
By Ben Shahrabi A “VITAL” community hospital took centre stage as five general election candidates went head-to-head during a hustings in...
Ben Shahrabi
Jun 20, 20242 min read
Maldon musician and author David Hughes to be commemorated with fan-funded memorial
A MEMORIAL to honour an “incredible” Maldon author and musician will be unveiled in a special ceremony, funded by donations from fans.
Ben Shahrabi
Jun 15, 20242 min read
Maldon WW2 veteran, 99, recalls ‘constant noise’ of D-Day 80 years on
A 99-year-old WW2 veteran from Maldon has recalled the “constant noise” of D-Day, 80 years on from the successful military operation which “
Ben Shahrabi
Jun 7, 20242 min read
Maldon Mud Race boss hails ‘best ever’ event for 50th anniversary – PICTURES
Maldon saw the “best” Mud Race event in its 50-year history as more than 300 people took on the “gruelling” challenge.
benshahrabiprofess
Jun 4, 20242 min read
27-hour music marathon raises over £14,000 for Essex charities
By Ben Shahrabi A mammoth 27-hour live music marathon has seen hundreds of performers raise funds for 25 worthy causes, which will...
Ben Shahrabi
May 31, 20241 min read
Man dies in Maldon High Street
By Ben Shahrabi A man has died following a medical emergency in Maldon High Street, the ambulance service has confirmed. Ambulance crews,...
Ben Shahrabi
May 31, 20241 min read
Traveller site in Maldon car park prompts council action
An “unauthorised encampment” of several caravans is currently blocking around 20 bays at a town centre car park, Maldon Council has said.
Ben Shahrabi
May 29, 20242 min read
What’s on? 50th Maldon Mud Race and more events this week
A great range of family-friendly activities are on offer in the Maldon District this week, including the 50th world-famous Mud Race and Mald
Ben Shahrabi
May 27, 20241 min read
‘Hugely exciting’ new tourist attraction will boost Essex economy, Maldon MP says
A “hugely exciting” new tourist attraction will bring in families from across Essex and boost the local economy, the MP for Maldon has said.
benshahrabiprofess
May 24, 20242 min read
Concerns over Maldon RideLondon road closure ‘chaos’ raised by traders
By Ben Shahrabi Major road closures throughout the Maldon district this weekend have prompted concerns from business owners, who say...
Ben Shahrabi
May 22, 20242 min read
Historic Maldon landmark gets £100k funding boost
An icon of Maldon's waterfront has won a huge funding boost of nearly £100,000 towards its much-needed restoration.
Ben Shahrabi
May 22, 20242 min read
Major roads to close in Maldon this Saturday – here’s when
Widespread road closures in the Maldon district are set to cause disruption for motorists this weekend, as the region welcomes some of the w
Ben Shahrabi
May 20, 20242 min read
Maldon mayor ‘honoured and humbled’ by historic re-election
History has been made following the election of Maldon’s Mayor, making him the fifth person to serve three consecutive terms in 214 years.
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