Roach Vale Primary School in Colchester is continuing to thrive, ensuring the wellbeing of their children is put first.

Essex has many quaint and peaceful villages tucked away in the English countryside, but this has a pub loved by a big TV star.

Gregory Wash, 43, confronted Martin Thompson in July and rained down punches on his victim because he thought he had assaulted his son.

There are fears of job losses and businesses closing as Suffolk and north Essex firms calculate how much their rates will rise following last week's Budget.

Colchester saw significant change in 2025, as several much-cherished businesses closed their doors for the final time.

Bryn, a three-year-old Cane Corso and one of Watford’s longest-staying rescue dogs, is seeking a loving home after months in care. Could you give him a fresh start?

The Watford Observer paid a visit to one Rickmansworth's most highly-rated restaurants.

This renovated four-bed home showcases a 13ft living room, log burner, stylish kitchen/diner, spacious bedrooms and excellent commuter access just 0.20 miles from Bushey Station.

A humorous opinion piece reflects on Girlguiding’s 72 new badges, comparing modern themes like “laughter” and “grooving” with the more tangible challenges of decades past.

A Watford man is running every day this December in an “advent calendar challenge” for the Campaign Against Living Miserably.