The Robin Hood, a much-loved pub in Clacton, has closed its doors to the public for three weeks as it undergoes refurbishment.

Emergency services are currently on the scene of a reported crash in Colchester, Essex.

Greater Anglia has cancelled more than 60 train services throughout today due to the hot weather.

Drivers are facing delays throughout the day on the A120 near Elmstead Market due to emergency repairs.

Essex is set to face continued disruption throughout today, with schools closed and many disrupted due to the red heat alert.

The Harlequin shopping centre in Watford has lost another business with the closure this week of Kurt Geiger store.

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Skaters hopped the fences into the closed Watford Skatepark to demonstrate support for their “valuable community asset”.

The threatened closures follow a performance review of stores acquired through its 2022 McColl's takeover, which were rebranded as Morrisons Daily.

Watford has baked in the heat this week, as schools and businesses are shutting early and Watford Junction journeys are disrupted.