Have you missed out on any of the news in Burnham and the Dengie this week?

Here at Nub News we like to make your life easier so if you've missed any of the local news this past seven days, don't worry.

We have you covered with 10 of the top stories right here.

1. Pumpkin picking sites are once again open to residents in preparation for Halloween. Find out where to pick the perfect pumpkin here.

2. An autumn shopping extravaganza is returning to raise funds for Farleigh Hospice, after being cancelled last year due to the pandemic.

You can read about the event here.

3. Residents have given their support to plans for a new crematorium in the Dengie.

Find out more here.

4. New town councillors were appointed to fill vacant seats in Burnham.

You can read the full story here.

5. Santa is set to come to the Quay next month.

You can find that story here.

6. John Whittingdale paid tribute to his friend and fellow Conservative MP Sir David Amess, who "embodied all that was best about the Essex man".

Read his tribute in full here.

7. The district council is a finalist in a national award, which recognises its work over the pandemic.

You can find out more here.

8. Free school meal vouchers are continuing for eligible Burnham and Dengie children over half-term. Get the details here.

9. Burnham RNLI is looking for volunteers, in all roles, to help it save lives at sea - no prior experience is necessary.

You can read about that here.

10. Burnham and the Dengie lit up for Baby Loss Awareness Week. Read about that here.

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