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  • U's exit County Cup after defeat by Heybridge Swifts

    Colchester United exited the Essex Senior Cup at the third round stage as a young U’s side was beaten 2-1 by Heybridge Swifts at Scraley Road. Swifts, who are managed by former U’s captain Karl Duguid, booked their place in the fourth round with

  • Eclectic choir play UK debut concert

    A CHOIR with an international sound will be performing for a good cause. Singing group Resonate will be playing at Maldon Methodist Church on October 19 from 7.30pm. The concert of world music hopes to raise funds for Maldon Refugee Response

  • Bishop appoints new parish nurse

    THE Diocese of Chelmsford welcomes its first parish nurse who will give wellbeing support to residents. The Right Reverend Roger Morris, Bishop of Colchester affirmed Jo Lacey as parish nurse for the North Blackwater parishes at a ceremony at St

  • 'Bullying' row at council meeting

    A FIERY council meeting was adjourned after sparks flew during a fierce row over bullying. The meeting of Maldon District Council was scheduled to discuss the authority’s new committee structure, which was passed by a narrow margin of 15 votes to

  • Relief after travellers are released from Iranian jail

    A COUPLE arrested on suspicion of spying in Iran have spoken of their relief after being released from Tehran’s notorious Evin prison. Jolie King, whose father Mike lives in Maldon, and boyfriend Mark Firkin were detained in August for allegedly

  • Walk goes in search of ghosts

    A ‘GHOST walking’ group will be returning for a spooky evening as they guide tour groups around Maldon and share the most terrifying tales of the town. The spine-tingling event is being held this weekend, but it is not for the faint-hearted.