UK East of England
Gazette News
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000UK Power Networks invites Essex residents to apply for craft apprenticeships
UK Power Networks is inviting Essex residents to apply to be craft apprentices as part of its 2026recruitment plan.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000Start 2026 with comfort and confidence: Ableworld Colchester’s Winter Sale is now on!
As the new year begins, Ableworld Colchester is inviting customers to start 2026 with confidence and comfort.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:39:00 +0000Train held by police after reports of a man with weapons was false alarm
British Transport Police held a train in Colchester after reports of a man with weapons on Wednesday.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:15:00 +0000Essex villages without power today for work to cut back trees from power cable
A group of Essex villages will be without power today due to a planned power cut to safely cut back trees from a power cable.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:51:00 +0000Rail replacement between Colchester and Witham set to end after overnight works
A rail replacement bus service on the Great Eastern Main Line is set to end today after overnight engineering works.
Watford Observer
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:07:50 +0000284-home development in Watford has number of properties cut
The number of homes at a previously approved 284-home plan for Sydney Road, Watford, has been cut after a planning meeting.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:31:05 +0000Train line part-suspended with no services from Watford - live updates
No Metropolitan Line services are running from Watford this morning after a signal failure on the line in the town.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:18:30 +0000Man to appear in court over manslaughter at Hemel charity event
A man will appear at court today (January 8) after being charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a man at a Hemel charity event.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:30:00 +0000Renewed calls to slash fares by moving Watford into Zone 6
Watford Liberal Democrats have demanded TfL rezone Watford stations to end “unfair” charges for the town’s commuters.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Dancers ready to take the stage for charity competition final
Strictly Come Hospice grand final hits Watersmeet Theatre, Rickmansworth, on Jan 30, 2026—charity dance contest for Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care. Book now!