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Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Man supplied £20,000 of heroin and cocaine to Colchester from London
Yasir Mohamud was arrested after his mobile telephone number was linked to the “JJ” line during a police investigation, Ipswich Crown Court heard.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Victorian bridge near Colchester could soon reopen after it was declared unsafe
The 127-year-old bridge crossing the River Stour in Wick Road was deemed unsafe and shut in June 2023.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Colchester police station detention officer took own life after losing job
Scott Sheen had been assigned a role in Southend after custody staff were re-organised by the force last year, but was unable to take up the role.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Warning of big delays from Essex roadworks named Britain's 'most disruptive' for 2026
The Lower Thames Crossing will connect the two counties of Essex and Kent, but is expected to cause major disruption during its construction.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000One-night only Valentine’s dinner planned at popular Essex waterside restaurant
To mark Valentine’s Day, The Osea View Café will open especially on Saturday, February 14.
Watford Observer
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000How you can take part in hospice charity walk across London bridges
Join the London Bridges Walk 2026 with Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care. Trek iconic London bridges, raise funds for hospice services.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:32:00 +0000'Town's best coffee shop' responds to 'disappointing' 1/5 hygiene score
The owner of Watford town centre's Ocean Bells Coffee has responded after the business was given a 1/5 food hygiene score.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:30:00 +0000600-home plan opposite ancient woodland to be decided TODAY
A decision on whether around 600 homes can be built opposite Whippendell Wood is expected this evening.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:26:00 +0000You Garden’s glamour roses collection now HALF PRICE
Roses are quite simply a favourite with many, and You Garden’s ‘Glamour Rose Collection’ is described as simply stunning.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:17:00 +0000TWO sinkholes appear in Watford roads within hours
Watford residents have been dealing with two sinkholes within 1.5 kilometres of each other, causing closures in both Hagden Lane and Essex Road.