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Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000Consider running for election at Essex County Council
Essex County Council is encouraging people living and working in Essex to stand for election.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000MP visits The Alma pub in Copford to discuss future of industry
Witham MP Priti Patel visited The Alma pub in Copford and met the new landlord Edward Beha.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000Colchester-born Olympic boxer Lewis Richardson visits Trinity School
An Olympic athlete from Colchester shared the story of his journey to Paris 2024 with students.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000Colchester Tots sessions at sports park to expand with new equipment
Colchester Sports Park is expanding its Colchester Tots sessions for babies and young children.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000Aldi offering apprenticeships with pay of over £12 an hour across Essex
Aldi is offering new apprenticeship opportunities with roles available across Essex.
Watford Observer
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:01:53 +0000Major house fire sparks emergency services investigation - live update
Firefighters tackled a major blaze in Bushey Heath yesterday evening, with details expected to be confirmed soon.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:31:54 +0000'Miles of congestion' as lorry breakdown blocking M25 - live updates
There are miles of congestion on the M25 this morning after a vehicle breakdown shut two lanes.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:33:06 +0000Up to 1,000 jobs at risk amid reports of cost-cutting at Herts-based big business
Hertfordshire-based business Ocado is reportedly drawing up plans that could put 1,000 jobs at risk.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:57:19 +0000Burglar jailed after stealing 15 bottles of whiskey and scotch
A man has been jailed for 32 months after stealing 15 bottles of whiskey and aged scotch from a garage in Hemel Hempstead
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:14:42 +0000Road closure in place for hours as emergency services battle blaze
Emergency services have been battling a blaze in Hartsbourne Close in Bushey overnight with road closures in place.