Colchester train station has been revealed to have the longest platform in the UK with it coming in at more than 600m.

Simon Evans has spent over 1000 hours making the model of the famous De Vere House in Lavenham, which was used in Harry Potter.

Aldi has announced the closure of all their stores across the country for Christmas, Boxing Day and new year's day.

Co-op has unveiled a first of its kind "on the go" store in Essex, offering services for breakfast and lunch.

An Essex man has been jailed for five years for biting off the finger of a fellow guest at his best friends wedding.

The Watford Observer reviews the newly-opened Browns restaurant in Bushey Heath.

Featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the front and the Tudor Rose on the reverse, the 20p piece was minted with a rare error

Dacorum Borough Council has received a wide range of planning applications this week, including home extensions, refurbishments, tree works, new dwellings and 25m communications masts.

Watford Observer local history columnist Lesley Dunlop takes a festive look back at when Watford has experienced a white Christmas.

Three Rivers District Council has received new planning applications this week, including home extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings, alterations, and a prior notification for camping use.