UK East of England

Gazette News

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:27:00 +0100
Flying Union flag all year would 'brighten up' city centre says councillor
Will Calverley, Conservative city councillor for Tiptree, hopes to "brighten up" the streets of Colchester

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:31:30 +0100
Live updates as car fire on M25 causes 10 miles of traffic
A car fire on the M25 anticlockwise near Potters Bar is causing 10 miles of traffic, towards the M11, this morning.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:20:00 +0100
Police provide update after road evacuated as suspicious items found
Essex Police have provided an update after Meadgate Avenue in Chelmsford was evacuated yesterday evening following an explosives probe.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:14:31 +0100
Homes evacuated after man and woman arrested in explosive probe
Meadgate Avenue in Chelmsford has been cordoned off by police after a man and woman were arrested following an investigation into explosive substances.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:05:14 +0100
Crash on major Essex route causes disruption for commuters
A crash has been reported on a M11 at Junction 8 for the A120, near Bishops Stortford. Delays for morning commuters.

Watford Observer

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:46:46 +0100
Company fined over destruction of 13 mature trees at listed building
A business based in Harrow has been ordered to pay thousands of pounds for destroying 13 mature trees at a listed building in Chorleywood.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:21:39 +0100
Lane closed and 90-minute delays reported amid M25 vehicle fire - live updates
A vehicle fire is causing delays on the M25 anticlockwise in Hertfordshire this morning (June 10)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Famous brand offers sock gifts perfect for Father's Day
Those of a certain age will fondly remember SOCKSHOP...it was the place to go (and still is) for looking after your feet in style.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Mosque plan for Watford church to return 'very soon' after previous rejection
The Watford Observer understands that a revised plan to turn a Leavesden Road Baptist Church into a mosque is set to be submitted in the near future.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:39:00 +0100
Innocent dad 'handcuffed and threatened with taser' by police in front of daughter
A father has said he was left "terrified" after claiming he was wrongly put in handcuffs and threatened with a taser at Kings Langley station last week.

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