A reservoir in Essex will remain closed today, a wildlife trust has confirmed, after an "incident" was reported yesterday.

Essex has been treated to many rare bird sightings this year, including one that is believed to have been photographed for the first time in the UK.

Essex has been blessed to have welcomed many film and TV crews in recent years. Here are just some that have been shot in Essex.

CAMPAIGNERS trying to save a 150 year old oak tree have appealed to the High Court in effort to stop it from being cut down.

FOR law-abiding members of the public like you or me, it is hard to comprehend just how many people go through the criminal justice system in a day, let alone in an entire year.

Herts Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy after a stabbing in Little Oxhey Lane amid a reported row on Christmas Day.

Have you ever wondered which Watford Observer stories people actually read the most? See the full list.

Watford MP Matt Turmaine welcomes a funding boost for councils and reflects on his pre-Christmas constituency visits in his latest column.

Residents have plenty to look forward to in Watford during 2026, including major projects and big Watford Colosseum shows.

This photo was taken by a Watford Observer photographer on April 11, 1973 and shows a man working on a motorcycle, but where was it taken?