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Sun, 10 May 2026 12:24:00 +0100Banking giant set to close Essex branch THIS WEEK
A banking giant is set to close its branch in Brentwood high street next week due to more people using online banking tools.
Mon, 11 May 2026 08:30:00 +0100Former TOWIE star pays tribute to 'one of a kind' Jake Hall after sudden death
Former TOWIE star James Argent has paid tribute to his former co-star Jake Hall, who tragically passed away at a holiday home in Majorca last week.
Mon, 11 May 2026 08:30:00 +0100Police 'worried' about missing man as urgent search launched
Essex Police have launched an appeal to find Adam Smith, 40, who is missing from Southend. Officers believe him to be wearing grey joggers and white top.
Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Essex's last remaining lido is reopening ready for the summer months
Brightlingsea Lido is a volunteer-run outdoor swimming pool by the sea. Lidos were once all over Essex but today this is the only one in the county.
Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Woman turns difficult life change into dream cake shop
Stephanie Blythe, 58, launched the business CakeWorx after deciding to turn a difficult life change into a fresh opportunity.
Watford Observer
Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100Forest Care Village hiring across key care roles
Borehamwood Care Centre expands workforce with new career opportunities.
Mon, 11 May 2026 09:55:00 +0100Five cars and lorry in crash blocking M1 at Watford - driver hospitalised
Five cars and a lorry were involved in a Hertfordshire M1 crash which has completely halted motorway traffic near Watford.
Mon, 11 May 2026 08:38:52 +0100Chaotic scenes as Hertfordshire M1 traffic stopped after crash by Watford - live
M1 traffic is currently blocked amid chaotic scenes after a crash near Watford in Hertfordshire.
Mon, 11 May 2026 08:25:00 +0100Youth centre site 'in disrepair' could soon be demolished
Demolition works could soon get underway at Kings Langley Youth Hut, which was found to be in a state of “disrepair”.
Mon, 11 May 2026 07:34:08 +0100Cassiobury Park Paddling Pools closes again for repairs and adjustments
Cassiobury Park Paddling Pools has been closed for repairs once again after reopening at the start of the month.