UK East of England
Gazette News
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000Colchester Christmas lights switch-on to feature packed line-up of entertainment
The countdown is on for Colchester's annual Christmas Light Switch On at Lion Walk Shopping Centre.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000Major Essex route scheduled for closures up to 8 hours until end of the month
Dartford Crossing closures: National Highways warns drivers of overnight QE2 Bridge and tunnel maintenance, plus A282 lane closures through late November.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000EACH launches affordable Christmas gift range across 58 East Anglia shops
East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) has launched a new festive gift range which is available across Essex.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:27:52 +0000Essex shoppers set to be paid for returning bottles
A new Deposit Return Scheme is set to be introduced across the UK to encourage people to recycle empty plastic bottles and cans.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:24:52 +0000Evri and Royal Mail final posting dates for Christmas 2026 revealed
Find Evri's Christmas 2026 last-send dates, plus Royal Mail and Parcelforce UK posting deadlines
Watford Observer
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000Pop culture & LEGO weekend heads to Watford
Watford Woodside is preparing to welcome fans, collectors and families as two distinct pop culture events take over the sports venue next weekend!
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000Celebrate Christmas with English Heritage and snap up a membership offer
From dazzling light displays, the chance to meet Father Christmas and the Walking with The Snowman™ Trail, this season will be ever more magical with events at English Heritage locations.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:30:00 +0000Hearing set over objections to town centre bar's 3am opening bid
A Watford town centre bar's bid to open later on Fridays and Saturdays has been dealt a blow by neighbours who fear the impact of loud music on their sleep.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:46:00 +0000One of Hertfordshire's best-rated pubs to temporarily close amid water leak
One of the best pubs in Hertfordshire is set to temporarily close for "essential works" later this month.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:38:13 +0000Two big-name comedians confirm new Watford Colosseum shows
Comedians Richard Ayoade and Chris McCausland have both announced new shows at the Watford Colosseum.