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Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100Psychologist to cycle to Colchester for children with disabilities
A psychologist is taking part in the Angel2Angel ride to Colchester to support children with disabilities.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100University of Essex study questions 'miracle' weight loss drugs
A study by the University of Essex shows "miracle" GLP-1-based weight-loss drugs may not be as effective as claimed.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100‘No-go’ warning for swimmers as water quality rated ‘poor’ at Essex beach
An area of Clacton beach in Essex has been deemed as a "no-go" for swimming due to the poor water quality.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0100Road shut in both directions after reports of van crashing into pole
A road in Edney Common, near Chelmsford, has been shut due to reports of a van crashing into a pole in Highwood Road.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:23:00 +0100Heavy traffic after reports of crash at busy roundabout in Colchester
DRIVERS are facing heavy traffic at a busy roundabout this morning after reports of a crash
Watford Observer
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:04:55 +0100Young Watford men charged over 'attempted arson attack' at Persian media outlet
Two Watford men and a 16-year-old have been charged in connection with an attempted arson attack on a Persian media organisation in Wembley.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0100Thank you - bringing the curtain down on 25 years at the Watford Observer
Community Editor and former Sports Editor Anthony Matthews reflects on almost 25 years at the Watford Observer on his final day at the newspaper.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:43:00 +0100Fill your garden with wonderful scents from pretty lilacs and save £30
This week’s offers from You Garden are putting lilacs in the spotlight.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Record number of potholes' fixed on Herts roads
Hertfordshire County Council cabinet member for highways Cllr Stephen Giles‑Medhurst says the authority has repaired a record number of potholes in the past three months.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0100Hertfordshire M25, M1 and A1(M) closures confirmed for this week
See the full list of M25, M1, and A1(M) closures scheduled for the motorways in Hertfordshire this week.