Independent businesses in Colchester are reminding residents that this weekend is an ideal time to show support for the city’s small traders.

A lane on the London-bound carriageway of the A12 is currently closed due to a broken down van, with police on the scene.

A well-established store and post office in Wivenhoe is up for sale as the owner looks to retire.

Residents are fearing harm to ancient trees and irreversible damage as work is set to begin for 200 homes in Colchester.

Drone footage has been released showing how much progress has been made on the A1331 Link Road in Colchester.

A railway line from Watford Junction is expected to be cancelled until the end of the day after a fault was first reported yesterday morning.

An “urgent” review of safety measures at an “accident hotspot” A405 junction will go ahead after recent crashes.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was in Bushey yesterday to meet members of the area’s Jewish community.

A fully modernised three-bedroom detached home on Horseshoe Lane, Watford, is for sale for £800,000.

Highways have given the ok over traffic impacts as support comments outnumber objections to a mosque plan for the former St Thomas United Reformed Church.