NEW food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two Maldon’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

Blackwater Leisure Centre is a community centre in Park Drive with a swimming pool, gym, workout classes and a range of activities on offer for children.

The centre is popular for its intensive swimming courses, which it announced is returning in the upcoming school holidays.

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They're set to run again from February 14-18 at £35 per child.

The establishment was handed a new food hygiene rating of five-out-of-five after assessment on January 26.

For more information on its services click here.

Kitchen Cafe in Washington Road, Maldon, was also given a new score on February 1 - and it's good news for the eatery.

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The cafe offers breakfasts, lunch, coffee and cake with a dine-in or takeaway option.

The cafe was handed a new score of five after assessment.

For more information on Kitchen Cafe, visit its Facebook page here.