MP James Cleverly said a second site is at risk of “cynical manipulation of the planning system” in a meeting about an unauthorised travellers’ site.

The Essex-born broadcaster had been in the running to join the hosting line-up for Strictly Come Dancing, but missed out.

When will your bins be collected over the late may bank holiday in north and mid Essex

Essex Police are appealing for help to find a missing 16-year-old girl from Woodford Green.

Connor Benson, 27, flouted a restraining order imposed to protect the woman when he tried to force his way into her home in Brinkley Lane, Colchester.

Watford business Sustain is celebrating after scooping three awards at the 2026 Greater London Energy Efficiency Awards.

The future of Watford's Halifax branch has been thrown into doubt amid reports that it could "disappear from the high street".

June is just around the corner and if you have a friend or loved one with a birthday, how about a piece of jewellery to mark their birthstone month?

A teacher is walking to several key locations in her niece's journey after she was diagnosed with a rare terminal illness.

Flexible workshop units are being offered to businesses this June through Wenta’s Watford Business Centre.