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Gazette News
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +00005 most expensive properties to sell across Colchester in 2025
Many homes sold in Colchester across 2025 so we put together the most expensive sales over the past year.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Hundreds were left without power and traffic lights out after Mill Road outage
The spokesperson said they noted Councillor Goss’ concerns regarding the number of times the specific area of Mill Road has been evacuated and dug.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Essex foster carers urge others to help provide loving homes for children
Essex County Council is urging more people to consider becoming foster carers.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for more than 250 times its face value in Essex
The rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for more than £125 on eBay in Essex, and it is not the only coin that could be worth a small fortune.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Coroner concludes Wivenhoe man, 81, took his own life when he went into River Colne
Philip Cohen, 81, was reported as missing on November 7 last year and was considered high-risk by the authorities because of a previous incident.
Watford Observer
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000Plans submitted for children's home among applications in Watford this week
Watford Borough Council: Latest planning applications include home extensions, new signage at Safestore UK, changes of use, and property alterations in Watford.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:54:53 +0000Prolific fare dodger from Herts faces jail over more than 100 offences
A prolific fare dodger from Hatfield in Hertfordshire is facing jail over 112 convictions for not paying for tickets on journeys spanning nearly two years.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000Plan for second home in Watford road to become children's home
Plans have been submitted to turn a Watford house into a home for vulnerable children after a similar proposal was approved elsewhere in the road.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000Village pub still thriving after 160 years at heart of the community
The leaseholders of The Plough in Belsize explain why they have no regrets about taking over the running of a pub at the centre of its community.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000The lovely Hertfordshire walk that takes you through ancient woodland
The Fir and Ponds Wood walking route takes you through woodland, meadows and is perfect for spotting wildlife.