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The original updates from the #Maldon area of Essex, UK (Burnham, Latchingdon, Purleigh, Dengie, Southminster, Mayland, Heybridge) since 2012. First on the bird app, now on here

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 12h

Village 'packed with history' among those named top 8 places to live in Essex in 2026

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Village 'packed with history' among those named top 8 places to live in Essex in 2026

Muddy Stilettos have named their top eight places for people to live in Essex ahead of 2026, with 260 locations named across the UK.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 15h

Gavin And Stacey star Larry Lamb almost lost role after first audition

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Gavin And Stacey star Larry Lamb almost lost role after first audition

Lamb, 78, was auditioning for Mick – the father of Essex-born Gavin in the beloved BBC show.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 17h

Family pay tribute to 'much-loved' woman killed in fatal Essex crash

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Family pay tribute to 'much-loved' woman killed in fatal Essex crash

Emergency services were called to the junction of Fambridge Road and Lower Burnham Road in Althorne shortly after 6.30pm on October 1.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 17h

Essex Police crackdown sees 15 people arrested in raids

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Essex Police crackdown sees 15 people arrested in raids

During the latest Op Claymore, Essex Police joined forces with the Met and the National Police Air Service (NPAS).

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 17h

Police spot drivers skipping queues as hard shoulder chaos turns dangerous

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Police spot drivers skipping queues as hard shoulder chaos turns dangerous

While officers attended a crash on the M11 earlier this month, several drivers chose to bypass the queue by driving along the hard shoulder.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 18h

Man arrested on suspicion of arson as shop fire investigation continues

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Man arrested on suspicion of arson as shop fire investigation continues

Officers investigating a fire in an Essex town have made an arrest.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 21h

Is this coastal town with 'unique charm' the happiest place to live in Essex?

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Coastal town with 'unique charm' locals say is 'happiest place to live' in Essex

We asked Echo and Gazette readers to share what they think is the happiest place to live in Essex.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 1d

Bird on UK's red list of 'most endangered' spotted by Essex photographer

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Bird on UK's red list of 'most endangered' spotted by Essex photographer

Nature enthusiast Iain James captured the stunning image of the wading bird at the 200-acre reserve on the banks of the River Colne.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 1d

Slow Horses: all the filming locations across Essex

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Slow Horses: all the filming locations across Essex

As the final episode of Slow Horses season five is set to air next week, we’ve taken a look at the show’s filming locations in Essex.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 1d

Essex sea-side town named the unhealthiest in all of England, reveals survey

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Essex sea-side town named the unhealthiest in all of England, reveals survey

Lauren Shirreff described visiting an empty Clacton Pier at 11.30am, noting that "once a lovely seaside town, Clacton-on-Sea is in…

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 1d

Proposal put in for creation of new co-ed Sixth form in Colchester

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Proposal put in for creation of new co-ed Sixth form in Colchester

The Alpha Trust has launched a six-week consultation on the establishment of a joint sixth form combining CCHSG and The Gilberd School in Colchester.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 1d

Will Essex get snow this month? Met Office updates weather forecasts

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Will Essex get snow this month? Met Office updates weather forecasts

Will Essex get snow this month? Rumours of the possibility of a blast of winter weather have swept the country in recent weeks.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 1d

'It's an emotional experience' - Sam Ryder releases second studio album today

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'It's an emotional experience' - Sam Ryder releases second studio album today

Eurovision superstar Sam Ryder has released his highly anticipated second studio album, Heartland, today.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 1d

Top 10 Essex filming locations from 'The Crown', 'Batman Begins' and more

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Top 10 Essex filming locations from 'The Crown', 'Batman Begins' and more

A map of Essex’s top filming locations reveals the county is filled with film and TV connections to everything from The Crown to Batman Begins.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 1d

Revealed: the Essex Wedding Awards winners for food, dresses, transport and more

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Revealed: the Essex Wedding Awards winners for food, dresses, transport and more

The Essex Wedding Awards have revealed the county’s top businesses and wedding suppliers, from florists, to beauty and entertainment.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 1d

Essex neighbourhood crowned among top 5 best places to live in England

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Essex neighbourhood crowned among top 5 best places to live in England

This spot in Essex was among the top of the list of almost 7,000 compiled based on factors such as crime rates, access to green spaces and more.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 1d

Plans to build 200 homes in Burnham rejected following backlash

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Plans to build 200 homes in Burnham rejected following backlash

Plans to build 200 new homes in Burnham have been rejected by Burnham Town Council following backlash from residents.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 2d

Council 'tight-lipped' over future of George Gilbert after Big Brother controversy

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Council 'tight-lipped' over future of George Gilbert after Big Brother controversy

Councils are remaining tight-lipped about the future of a parish councillor following his controversial appearance on Big Brother.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 2d

Trial use of graphene on Essex roads showing positive results

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Trial use of graphene on Essex roads showing positive results

A trial to see if graphene-enhanced materials can increase the lifespan of Essex roads is showing positive results.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 2d

Free skills bootcamps to improve employability open to over-19s in Essex

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Free skills bootcamps to improve employability open to over-19s in Essex

People over 19 in Essex can apply for free skills courses which offer guaranteed job interviews on completion.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 2d

This Essex tv star could be in I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here spin-off

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This Essex tv star could be in I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here spin-off

AN Essex tv personality could reportedly take part in the second season of a spin-off of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 2d

First-ever Christmas market to take place at Promenade Park in Maldon

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First-ever Christmas market to take place at Promenade Park in Maldon

Maldon's first-ever Christmas market, organised by Maldon District Council. is heading to Promenade Park.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 2d

Veterans Coffee Morning celebrates 1 year of swapping stories and support

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Veterans Coffee Morning celebrates 1 year of swapping stories and support

A warm and welcoming regular coffee morning for veterans and military families celebrated one year of community support and socialisation.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 2d

What are your views? Readers react to driving test ages, new jet washers and more

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What are your views? Readers react to driving test ages, new jet washers and more

READERS have shared their views after we reported on a variety of stories in mid-Essex.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 2d

Colchester Royal Grammar School under fire for 'disadvantaging local boys'

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Colchester Royal Grammar School under fire for 'disadvantaging local boys'

CRGS remains the only grammar school in the Essex selective schools consortium without a catchment area policy.

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