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Gazette News

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:40:20 +0100
EIGHT cars set alight in deliberate blaze at car wash
Eight cars were affected by a deliberate fire at Epping Green car wash on Epping Road. Essex firefighters tackled the blaze before leaving the scene to police.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:41:00 +0100
Much-loved pub closed after early morning break-in
Wivenhoe’s Rose and Crown pub closes after an alleged early morning break-in, as Essex Police investigate. It will reopen on October 6.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:23:40 +0100
Rolled-over car blocks key road near Colchester in both directions
Old Ipswich Road near Colchester is blocked in both directions after a car overturned between Wick Lane and Harts Lane. Drivers are urged to avoid the area.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How a mystery water contamination left an Essex village struggling for weeks
Almost two dozen properties in Terling were unable to drink their water, brush their teeth, shower normally or do laundry using the mains supply.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman admits causing ‘prolonged suffering’ to emaciated horse through starvation
Catherine Phenox admitted causing prolonged suffering to starving her horse Meppy in Langham. She will face sentencing after being banned from keeping animals.

Watford Observer

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Just Go offers festive breaks with travel and accommodation from £229
There is a lot of talk about Christmas right now and if you want to experience a trip away why not let someone else do the planning this Christmas?

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Closures due to M1 roadworks in Hertfordshire to last two weeks
National Highways has warned drivers about a series of overnight M1 closures in Hertfordshire for technology upgrades over the next fortnight

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:26:25 +0100
3,500 people demand Hertfordshire 'County of Sanctuary' referendum
More than 3,500 residents have backed a petition calling for a Hertfordshire-wide referendum on any move by the county council to seek county of sanctuary status.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:25:00 +0100
Knocking down bungalow for house more than twice the size approved
Plans to knock down a detached house and build a replacement two and a half times the size can go ahead.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:25:00 +0100
Watford man admits causing serious injury through 'careless or inconsiderate' driving
A Watford man has admitted to seriously injuring a man by driving without due care and attention at St Albans Magistrates' Court.

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