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Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100Colchester football fan celebrates 90th birthday in style at care home
New Copford Place care home in Colchester put on a Leyton Orient-themed 90th birthday party for football fan Brian Coyne.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100Colchester Rotarians complete 81-mile charity walk for WaterAid
Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Colchester Forum have completed an 81-mile charity walk for WaterAid.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100Blaze tears through garden before spreading to neighbour’s shed
Fire in Chelmsford garden sparks warning over faulty outdoor electrical wiring as Essex Fire urges safe installation of garden power cables and devices.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100Tickets still available for Mayor of Colchester's Variety Show
Tickets are selling fast for the Mayor of Colchester's Variety Show at the Mercury Theatre.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:08:42 +0100Drivers to face delays this weekend due to closure on major route
Drivers are being warned of possible delays due to repair works taking place on a major route close to Colchester.
Watford Observer
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0100Watford paedophile, 74, avoids prison over eight child sex offences
A Watford pensioner has been given a suspended sentence over child sex offences.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100New landlord 'proud' after taking over village pub from his father
A new landlord has taken over The Cart and Horses pub in Commonwood, near Chipperfield.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:18:19 +0100Hertfordshire M25 delays amid 'broken down vehicle' - recap
Follow our live updates amid traffic delays on the M25 in Hertfordshire due to a broken down vehicle between junctions 23 for the A1 (M) and Barnet and 24 for Potters Bar, Barnet and Enfield.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:52:00 +0100Fire near Watford petrol station sparks arson investigation
Herts Fire and Rescue Service were called last night to a fire near a petrol station in Sheepcot Lane, Watford.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0100The trendy Watford wine bar recalled for its big Humphrey Bogart picture
A look inside Buddies wine bar, in Queens Road, Watford, 45 years ago.