A LONGSTANDING leader of a Colchester church is set to step down after 50 years and he is feeling “excited” future prospects.

Theresa Baker, of Coach Road, Great Horkesley, has been a childminder for 17 years.

Currently serving as the Town Serjeant, Mr Lind has been responsible for civic duties for the past 10 years.

A CHRISTMAS charity concert is being held in Colchester this weekend to raise money for a choir member’s mum’s hospice as she faces an incurable brain tumour.

Dr Caroline Marfleet, a highly regarded retired consultant in sexual and reproductive health, has died at her home in Suffolk, aged 73, following a battle with cancer.

The A1M is remains closed, headed northbound, this morning after initially being shut in both directions following an earlier crash.

The Met Office has shared the early weather forecast for Christmas week, find out if Hertfordshire is in for snow.

With a national debate raging about the merit of the sandwich, we went to try one of Watford’s best rated.

A company has supported the local community with festive donations.

Atria Watford's new indoor adventure park Flip Out is set to open tomorrow - but a ribbon-cutting and first look inside is taking place this afternoon (December 20).