UFOs sighted over Tolleshunt D'Arcy

6:35am today

SECRET papers of UFO sightings in the Essex skies have been made public.

Rainbow guides in Maldon celebrate anniversary

6:03am today

RAINBOW guides are celebrating 21 years of learning, laughter and fun.

Comfort textile exhibition comes to town

5:05am today

A NEW exhibition will be on view at the Maeldune Centre from Wednesday May 21.

Man suffers serious injuries in car crash

4:54pm Thursday 15th May 2008

A 20-year-old man was airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries in a road crash.

Royal Navy explodes bomb off Burnham coastline

4:11pm Thursday 15th May 2008

A CONTROLLED explosion has been carried out on a wartime mine found near Burnham.

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Tune into Saint FM for Third Monday

3:53pm Thursday 15th May 2008

WHAT do you think about the district's very own radio station?

Parking tickets for charity runners

3:30pm Thursday 15th May 2008

A FAST food chain was forced to make a u-turn after handing out parking fines to charity runners.

Get Active in Burnham!

12:41pm Thursday 15th May 2008

YOU are invited to Get Active!

Robbery victim, 13: "Help find my attacker"

12:28pm Thursday 15th May 2008

A TEENAGE robbery victim today spoke out in the hope it will help catch his attacker.

Dengie Boy fever hits the Maldon district

12:13pm Thursday 15th May 2008

A DENGIE boy is taking the world wide web by storm.

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Respect your environment day in Maldon

12:09pm Thursday 15th May 2008

LEARN how to help clean up your town with the "respect your environment day" at Maldon's promenade park.

Mayor looking to experienced colleagues for help

11:38am Thursday 15th May 2008

MAYOR of Maldon David Denyer is looking for help to do the best he can for the town.

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Plastic bags knitted together to promote recycling

10:24am Thursday 15th May 2008

A CHARITY shop is leading the way when it comes to recycling with a display of knitted plastic bags.

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Can you help trace Private Wright?

10:12am Thursday 15th May 2008

DO you know Private Fred Wright?

Opening night just hours away

9:42am Thursday 15th May 2008

OPENING night is only hours away as the combination of murder and comedy is set to enthrall audiences in Tollesbury.

Tiptree parish council chooses chairman

9:25am Thursday 15th May 2008

THE chairman and vice chairman of Tiptree Parish Council have been voted on to serve another year.

Solar powered speeding sign approved

9:24am Thursday 15th May 2008

A SOLAR-POWERED warning sign could be set up to tackle speeding motorists.

Raise the roof with choir singers

9:15am Thursday 15th May 2008

CHOIR singers are needed to help raise the volume at church.

Community plants together

5:57am Thursday 15th May 2008

COMMUNITY spirit is alive and well as Burnhamites show what you can accomplish when a community works together.

	Oklahoma! opens tomorrow
	11:23am Wed 14 May 08
	CAST members have been putting in the extra hours ahead of a show opening this week.

Sign up to attend special reunion dinner in Maldon!

8:27am Wednesday 14th May 2008

TICKETS are still available for an evening to celebrate 400 years of education in Maldon.

Council take time to consider grant requests

6:26am Wednesday 14th May 2008

A DECISION on whether Maldon Town Council will help with the running costs for the White Horse Lane toilets has been delayed.

Councillors keen to support their town

6:21am Wednesday 14th May 2008

COUNCILLORS showed their enthusiasm for their role as two out of three committees were over subscribed with members keen to get involved.

People with long term health problems to benefit from new courses

6:19am Wednesday 14th May 2008

SPECIAL courses are being organised to help people cope with long term medical conditions.

Inadequate school seeks improvement

6:18am Wednesday 14th May 2008

A FAILING school has been described as inadequate and received the lowest grade possible during their Ofsted inspection.

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Try sailing for the day

5:48am Wednesday 14th May 2008

GIVE sailing a go at the annual Otters Try Sailing Day.

Composting week proves popular

5:08am Wednesday 14th May 2008

COMPOSTING roadshows were hailed a success as Maldon District Council tries to get more residents to recycle.

Find out how to live a quiet life

3:06pm Tuesday 13th May 2008

RESIDENTS of the Maldon district can find out how to live a green and peaceful life during Noise Action Week.

Wind farm firm to launch trial run

2:49pm Tuesday 13th May 2008

A HUGE lorry will pass through the Dengie Peninsula tomorrow, Wednesday, as the firm behind the Bradwell wind farm plan launches a trial run.

Stop itching during National Flea Week!

2:22pm Tuesday 13th May 2008

PREVENT your pet from itching!

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