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@maldonessex.bsky.social

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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 · 04/08/2026

Teen gang members jailed over high-value break-ins across six counties #Maldon #Essex

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Teen gang members jailed over high-value break-ins across six counties

Two men have been jailed for their roles in a series of high-value burglaries and vehicle thefts carried out across six counties.

Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Person dies at scene after large emergency response at Essex train station #Maldon #Essex

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Person dies at scene after large emergency response at Essex train station

A person has died following an incident at a train station in Essex, police have confirmed.

Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Essex cruise director stars in new TV show lifting lid on luxury life at sea #Maldon #Essex

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Essex cruise director stars in new TV show lifting lid on luxury life at sea

Dan Looney, 35, from Chelmsford, stars in E4’s Cruising Paradise: Above and Below Deck, which goes behind the scenes of luxury cruise life.

Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Firework displays at popular Essex venue CANCELLED over safety concerns #Maldon #Essex

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Firework displays at popular Essex venue CANCELLED over safety concerns

Firework displays at Hylands Estate weddings have been cancelled this month due to safety concerns over dry conditions.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Road blocked after large hay bales fall from tractor #Maldon #Essex

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Road blocked after large hay bales fall from tractor

Southminster Road in Burnham was temporarily closed this afternoon after large hay bales feel from the back of a tractor

Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Police issue update on arrest after people 'seen running from lorry in layby' #Maldon #Essex

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Police issue update on arrest after people

A man in his 60s has been released without charge after people were seen running from a lorry in Maldon.

Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Major road CLOSED following reports of crash #Maldon #Essex

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Major road CLOSED following reports of crash

The A120 Eastbound has been closed this afternoon following a crash near the Hare Green Interchange. Drivers face significant delays.

Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Drivers warned as 15-mile stretch of A12 to close for two months #Maldon #Essex

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Drivers warned as 15-mile stretch of A12 to close for two months

Drivers are being warned over a five week closure of a 15-mile stretch affecting the A12 at Marks Tey, near Colchester, Essex.

Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Man arrested after 'around four people' seen running from lorry #Maldon #Essex

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Man arrested after

A man in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of facilitating illegal entry into the UK after around four men were seen running from a lorry in…

Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Fire crews issue urgent bonfire warning after 'busiest month in recent years' #Maldon #Essex

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Fire crews issue urgent bonfire warning after

Fire crews in Maldon have issued an urgent bonfire warning after experiencing 'one of their busiest months in recent years.'

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

TOWIE star moved abroad after armed break-in left her terrified in her own home #Maldon #Essex

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TOWIE star moved abroad after armed break-in left her terrified in her own home

Former TOWIE star Megan McKenna revealed she moved to Germany after an armed break-in at her UK home left her terrified.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Cheapest petrol and diesel in Essex as fuel hits four-year high #Maldon #Essex

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Cheapest petrol and diesel in Essex as fuel hits four-year high

Essex drivers are feeling the pinch as petrol prices hit their highest level in almost four years. Here are the cheapest and dearest petrol stations…

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

First look at near metre-long Clacton by-election ballot #Maldon #Essex

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First look at near metre-long Clacton by-election ballot

Voters in Clacton will face a ballot paper that is nearly a metre long at the upcoming by-election. This follows a record 34 candidates standing.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Heartbreaking pictures show the Wick scorched black by two fires in three days #Maldon #Essex

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Heartbreaking pictures show the Wick scorched black by two fires in three days

Black, charred swathes of grass sweep over the Middlewick Ranges in Colchester after two fires in three days.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Maldon families invited to turn walks into adventures with new Xplorer trails #Maldon #Essex

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Maldon families invited to turn walks into adventures with new Xplorer trails

Xplorer is launching at Promenade Park in Maldon and Riverside Park in Burnham to encourage families to get outdoors.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Six-month-old puppy stolen in early hours Essex burglary sparks appeal #Maldon #Essex

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Six-month-old puppy stolen in early hours Essex burglary sparks appeal

A six-month-old puppy has been stolen during a burglary near Brentwood.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Serial shoplifter banned from entering Co-op, Tesco and M&S stores in Essex #Maldon #Essex

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Serial shoplifter banned from entering Co-op, Tesco and M&S stores in Essex

Ryan Hammond, 39, of Chelmsford, has been banned from entering any Co-op, Tesco and M&S in Essex.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Former X Factor finalist denies murder of Essex influencer outside nightclub #Maldon #Essex

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Former X Factor finalist denies murder of Essex influencer outside nightclub

A former X Factor finalist has denied murdering a social media influencer from Essex by running her over with a car.

Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

High Court order to prevent illegal seafront camping ahead of Clacton Airshow #Maldon #Essex

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High Court order to prevent illegal seafront camping ahead of Clacton Airshow

A High Court order has been issued to protect this year’s Clacton Airshow by preventing unauthorised camping in designated seafront areas.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Forecast reveals when and where it could rain in Essex this week amid drought #Maldon #Essex

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Forecast reveals when and where it could rain in Essex this week amid drought

Rain could finally return to parts of Essex this week, the Met Office has revealed.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Fire service end investigation into two major wildfires at beauty spot #Maldon #Essex

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Fire service end investigation into two major wildfires at beauty spot

Essex County Fire and Rescue have ended their investigation into two major fires at Middlewick Ranges in Colchester after the cause could not be…

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Family pay tribute to 'greatly loved' woman after fatal crash in Essex #Maldon #Essex

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Family pay tribute to

The family of Gillian Dylis Green, 87, have paid tribute to the 'greatly loved' woman, after she sadly died following a collision in…

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Almost 800 Essex residents win thousands as Premium Bonds results revealed #Maldon #Essex

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Almost 800 Essex residents win thousands as Premium Bonds results revealed

Three Essex residents have won a huge £100,000 each in the latest Premium Bonds draw for August 2026.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

New poll suggests large backing for Count Binface in Clacton by-election #Maldon #Essex

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New poll suggests large backing for Count Binface in Clacton by-election

Count Binface is expected to receive twenty per cent of the votes in the upcoming Clacton by-election, according to a new poll.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Former Celebrity Big Brother star admits drug driving in Essex #Maldon #Essex

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Former Celebrity Big Brother star admits drug driving in Essex

Big Brother star Jade Goody’s widower Jack Tweed has been banned from driving after admitting driving under the influence of cannabis.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Why this often overlooked Essex market town with crooked cottages is worth a visit #Maldon #Essex

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Why this often overlooked Essex market town with crooked cottages is worth a visit

Essex may be home to many charming destinations, but some hidden gems still fly under the radar like Coggeshall near Colchester.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Farage's Reform deputy Richard Tice under investiagation by standards commissioner #Maldon #Essex

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The deputy leader of Nigel Farage's Reform UK, Richard Tice is under investigation by the parliamentary standards watchdog for allegedly…

Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Father pays tribute to 'bright-eyed' son who died after beach tragedy #Maldon #Essex

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Father pays tribute to

Shahin Ahmed, the father of 7-year-old Musa Ahmed, who sadly died following an incident at West Mersea beach, has paid tribute to his son.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Teenager’s success story as he becomes Centrepoint's student of the year #Maldon #Essex

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Teenager’s success story as he becomes Centrepoint

A teenager who arrived in the UK alone after a dangerous journey across Europe says he now feels “happy” and “proud” after rebuilding his…

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Popular fireworks display axed amid drought fears and safety concerns #Maldon #Essex

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Popular fireworks display axed amid drought fears and safety concerns

Organisers for the Manningtree Town Regatta were forced to cancel their 90th anniversary fireworks display due to the ongoing drought.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Family farm cease Christmas turkey production after losing flock to infection #Maldon #Essex

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Family farm cease Christmas turkey production after losing flock to infection

G & J Barron Farms, run by the Barron family in Colchester, has been forced to close its Christmas shop and end turkey production due to…

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Essex and Suffolk Water hosepipe ban takes effect today - what you need to know #Maldon #Essex

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Essex and Suffolk Water hosepipe ban takes effect today - what you need to know

A hosepipe ban, issued by Essex and Suffolk Water, comes into effect from today. Here is all you need to know.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Heat alert upgraded as Essex braces for 'significant' impact from high temps #Maldon #Essex

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Heat alert upgraded as Essex braces for

A heat health alert for Essex has been upgraded to amber, as temperatures to set to soar above 30C this week.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

A12 widening scheme cancellation cost taxpayers £212million, figures show #Maldon #Essex

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A12 widening scheme cancellation cost taxpayers £212million, figures show

The government’s decision to cancel the A12 widening scheme has cost taxpayers £212.5million so far, Department for Transport figures reveal.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Concerns raised about mental health at jail after Essex remand prisoner’s death #Maldon #Essex

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Concerns raised about mental health at jail after Essex remand prisoner’s death

An independent investigation has raised concerns about mental health provision at Chelmsford Prison following the death of prisoner Steven Davidson…

Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Grieving daughter calls for change after losing father's last voicemail #Maldon #Essex

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Grieving daughter calls for change after losing father

A grieving daughter has spoken out after discovering that the final voicemail left by her father had been unexpectedly deleted by her mobile phone…

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Police issue update after 'serious crash' near retail park #Maldon #Essex

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Police issue update after

Essex Police have issued an update after an air ambulance landed near Brook Retail Park in Clacton responding to a serious crash.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Air ambulance lands near retail park after crash #Maldon #Essex

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Air ambulance lands near retail park after crash

An Essex & Herts Air Ambulance has landed near Brook Retail Park in Clacton after reports of a crash.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Fire service issues update after another fire at beauty spot #Maldon #Essex

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Fire service issues update after another fire at beauty spot

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has provided an update after a second fire in three days at Middlewick Ranges in Colchester.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Colchester shop becomes first in Essex to complete specialist training #Maldon #Essex

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Colchester shop becomes first in Essex to complete specialist training

Retail staff have undergone specialist sighted guide training.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Huge area of land destroyed in fire as crews tackle blaze #Maldon #Essex

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Huge area of land destroyed in fire as crews tackle blaze

A huge area of land has been destroyed after a fire in Grays, with crews on the scene tackling the blaze.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

All train services CANCELLED after track-side fire #Maldon #Essex

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All train services CANCELLED after track-side fire

A fire near the railway track at Waltham Cross has resulted in cancelled services and also prompted a warning for M25 drivers.

Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Live updates as fire breaks out again at beauty spot #Maldon #Essex

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Live updates as fire breaks out again at beauty spot

Second fire in matter of days at Middlewick Ranges Around 30 firefighters at the scene People told to avoid the area

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

More than 30 firefighters at beauty spot tackling ANOTHER blaze #Maldon #Essex

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Around 30 firefighters at beauty spot tackling ANOTHER blaze

A fire has once again broken out at Middlewick Ranges in Colchester, just days after a huge blaze at the same site.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Drivers warned with Dartford tunnel to CLOSE for 25 nights #Maldon #Essex

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Drivers warned with Dartford tunnel to CLOSE for 25 nights

M25 drivers are being warned of overnight closures on the M25 and the Dartford tunnel for nearly a month.

Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

14-year-old boy arrested in connection with stolen car after police chase #Maldon #Essex

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14-year-old boy arrested in connection with stolen car after police chase

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle after a late-night police chase in Colchester.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

How to pronounce the 10 most mispronounced places in Essex #Maldon #Essex

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How to pronounce the 10 most mispronounced places in Essex

Many place names in Essex are commonly mispronounced - here are 10 of the most common and how to proounce them.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Drivers face WEEKS of disruption due to 25-mile diversion route #Maldon #Essex

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Drivers face WEEKS of disruption due to 25-mile diversion route

Drivers are facing weeks of disruption with a 25-mile diversion route in place in Kelvedon Road, Tiptree.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

The lucky winners in Essex that scooped prizes in the Postcode Lottery in July #Maldon #Essex

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The lucky winners in Essex that scooped prizes in the Postcode Lottery in July

There were Postcode Lottery winners in Colchester, Basildon and more last month, each landing £1,000 in the daily draw.

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Maldon @maldonessex.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Hospital still requires improvement over emergency care services #Maldon #Essex

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Hospital still requires improvement over emergency care services

The Princess Alexandra Hospital has been told it still requires improvement despite progress since its latest CQC report.

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