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Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100One of Essex's smallest churches marks 125th anniversary
The United Reformed Church at Chappel has marked its 125th anniversary.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:39:24 +0100Best places and exact time to see the upcoming lunar eclipse in Essex
Tomorrow (Friday, August 28), the celestial event will see Earth move between the Sun and the Moon, and the Moon will lie in Earth's shadow.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:35:00 +0100Essex set for rain deluge as storm warning is extended
A yellow thunderstorm warning, issued by the Met Office, for Essex has been extended this morning as torrential rain batters the county.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:54:52 +0100Pictures show damaged lorry after it collided with wall in Colchester
Mersea Road is closed between Napier Road and Southway (A134) after a lorry hit a building
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:37:00 +0100Hour-by-hour forecast as torrential downpours batter Essex TODAY
Heavy rain and thunder has been forecast across most parts of Essex this morning ahead of a what is expected to be a very wet day across the county.
Watford Observer
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:24:56 +0100Suspect bailed as Watford stabbing probe continues
A man has been bailed until November after a stabbing in Market Street, Watford, earlier this month.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:04:45 +0100Hit BBC show's filming locations include Hertfordshire high street and mansion
The second series of hit BBC series Ludwig was filmed in several Hertfordshire locations, including Rickmansworth High Street and the historic Moor Park Golf Club.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100Riviera Travel deal cuts £500 off Deep South USA and Texas tour
Riviera Travel’s Deal of the Week: Experience the unique culture, history, and music of America’s Deep South, plus the charms and classic images of Texas, the 'Lone Star State'.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:28:00 +0100Strip club's bid for opening hours extension hit with objections
Watford's Diamonds and Strings strip club is facing objections in its bid to open later on certain days.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0100'Digger arrives on site' despite ongoing enforcement case over caravans plan
A digger has reportedly turned up despite an ongoing enforcement case over plans to install caravans in a Loudwater clearing.