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 “
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Ben Shahrabi
Jun 72 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 42 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 311 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 311 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 292 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 271 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 242 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 222 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 222 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 202 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.
Ben Shahrabi
May 202 min read
£1.2 million dinosaur adventure park opens in Essex
By Ben Shahrabi Dino fun - Marsh Farm's Aaron Othman, James Sinclair and Janequi Carsandas were joined by Cllr Bob Massey, Chelmsford...
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May 172 min read
Radio Caroline Mangapps event raises money for community station
By Ben Shahrabi Radio Caroline presenters Dave Foster, Ray Clark, and Andrew Austin were joined by fellow Radio Caroline DJ Joshua...
joshuaholmesbright
May 172 min read
‘Exceptional’ volunteer Judy Smith awarded Maldon’s highest honour for years of community work
By Ben Shahrabi Judy Smith is the latest Maldon resident to be awarded the Freedom of the Town, in recognition of her community work....
joshuaholmesbright
May 92 min read
Maldon D-Day 80th anniversary commemoration plans announced ahead of Prom Park ceremony
By Ben Shahrabi The beacon in Promenade Park will be lit to mark 80 years since D-Day. (Credit: John Guiver) Soldiers who helped liberate...
joshuaholmesbright
May 92 min read
Maldon Drama Group to take over revamped museum for ‘surprise’ performance
By Ben Shahrabi Maldon Drama Group’s cast took the stage last month, and are set to reunite for one final show at the Museum of Power....
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