UK East of England
Gazette News
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Countryside walk in Essex nature reserve named one of the best in Britain for spring
Experts at The Times have revealed their picks for the 20 best spring walks across the British countryside, including one in Essex.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100'A really good idea' — readers on plans to turn former Debenhams into Rollerworld
Rollerworld owners Anne and Jason Khan announced talks are currently under way with landlords of the old Debenham's building, in Culver Square.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Stansted Airport gets involved in Essex wildlife scheme
Stansted Airport partners with Essex Wildlife Trust to boost biodiversity, backing Manchester Airports Group’s sustainability and local wildlife conservation.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Calls for indoor market or high street retailers to fill empty Quadrant site
Braintree residents have called for an empty building to become something bringing life to the town centre after a shopping outlet closed.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Pilots 'failed to follow emergency procedures' as plane diverted to Stansted
A fuel leak forced a passenger jet to divert to Stansted Airport, and has since prompted safety concerns as the Air Accidents Investigation Branch find the pilots increased fire risk.
Watford Observer
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100All of the new planning applications in Watford this week
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Watford Borough Council.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:21:56 +0100Teenage motorcyclist 'lucky to walk away' after Watford hit-and-run
A teenager's mother says he was "lucky to walk away" with only minor injuries after a hit-and-run in Watford.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100Swanky six-bed home in prestigious Watford street put on sale for £2.35m
A contemporary six-bedroom detached house has come to market on Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, priced at £2,350,000.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100Stunning snaps of springtime captured by camera club members
Chipperfield, Cassiobury Park and Arundel Castle are among this week's photos celebrating springtime from the Watford Observer Camera Club.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Council plans £1k fine and 'wall of shame' to identify fly-tippers
Fly-tippers in Hertsmere could be identified on a 'wall of shame' and fines could more than triple to £1,000, if plans are agreed.