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Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:38:49 +0000
Smoke seen billowing out into Clacton sky, pictures show
Kyle Anderson witnessed the fumes at around 8am and believes it is a 'house fire.'

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:24:29 +0000
Colchester school announces emergency closure first day back after half-term
A Colchester school has announced an emergency closure this morning.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:06:49 +0000
Father and son used furniture business to hide £100k drug supply operation
Darren Simmons, 58, led the operation supplying large quantities of Class A, B and C drugs

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Performing arts school runs fun half term activities for young talents
Starz Performing Arts Academy  is running a series of workshops this half term, introducing children to theatre, acting and stage performance.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Colchester ranked as worst area in the country for energy-efficient homes
Wolf River Electric said this was due to the city’s high proportion of older housing, including Victorian and Edwardian terraces.

Watford Observer

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:30:00 +0000
M1 and M25 set to close in Hertfordshire during roadworks this week
Both the M1 and M25 will close for roadworks in Hertfordshire this week, with A1M works also set.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:55:00 +0000
Spring savings to be had on hundreds of items at FabFinds
Getting your home ready for Spring? Whether you’re cleaning or giving your home a new lease of life, you will be wanting to save money on the much-needed essentials. And, if you want a one stop shop for all of your favourite brands for less, then h...

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:50:34 +0000
Watford man's heartbreaking insight into life in Ukraine after delivering aid
“It was important to let people know we hadn’t forgotten them,” a Watford man has said after delivering aid to Ukraine.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
'Watford, Bushey and Britain is suffering a modern-day plague'
Watford, Bushey and UK roads face a pothole crisis, with Herts County Council urged to use £180m government funding to fix dangerous road surfaces.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:52:00 +0000
Owner 'so grateful' after busy opening day for High Street café
Despite a “hectic” opening day, the new owner of a Bushey High Street café are “so grateful” for community support.

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