The Duke of Wellington pub in Epping, Essex, is now over-21s only, with valid photo ID required, including passports, driving licences and PASS cards.

M25 clockwise congestion causes long delays at the QE2 Bridge, with queues from Thurrock and Purfleet towards Romford and journeys taking over 25 minutes.

George Michael’s guitar from the Faith music video sells for £234,480 at an Essex auction, amid a family dispute over his former assistant’s memorabilia.

Campaigners are urging planners to reject plans for 30 homes on a Brightlingsea field.

County Hall announced in September it had paid My Local Bobby £144,000 to introduce security guards in Colchester, Braintree, and Chelmsford.

A derelict Watford TJX office block that became an eyesore and magnet for ‘urban explorers’ has been demolished.

A 74-year-old fraudster from Rickmansworth has admitted posing as a car salesman.

There’s just over 50 days until Christmas so if you’re now beginning to think about your Christmas gifting, you’re in the right place.

Watford business Bonsu Afro Shop has been handed a 1/5 food hygiene rating two years after “illegal and unsafe” food had to be seized.

Discover Oxhey Green’s history, from OVEG’s 1988 tree planting after the Great Storm to the former Paddock Brick Field in Watford.