Maldon and Tiptree football fans are lacing up their boots for a special 12-mile walk, to raise money for two charities close to their hearts.

PRECIOUS training to preserve Maldon's iconic red-sailed barges will be funded thanks to a £19,600 grant.

A VETERAN from Burnham has overcome life-threatening illness to win a silver medal at the Invictus Games in Canada.

WATCH RAF veteran Sara Howarth, from Burnham-On-Crouch, compete for Team UK in Wheelchair Curling at the Invictus Games in Canada.

Burnham’s sporting superstar tells Caroline Coastal how her brain “exploding” ended her RAF career, ahead of the Invictus Games in Canada.

Holocaust victims’ stories are being remembered in an exhibition at Maldon’s Combined Military Services Museum, 80 years on.

Organisations planning to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day in May are encouraged to apply for funding from Maldon Town Council.

MORE than 100 families facing extremely difficult circumstances have been treated to a “magical day” at Marsh Farm.

HELP is needed to save two historic Thames sailing barges, a Maldon-based charity has said, as volunteers are urged to come forward.

A HEARTWARMING dog show has raised more than £2,000 for a greyhound rescue centre in Maldon.

A TREASURED community centre will celebrate 30 years since it opened its doors to Maldon residents, this Saturday (September 14).

A crew of sailors from Maldon and Burnham have embarked on a round-Britain trip to raise funds for Farleigh Hospice.