Two primary schools have been forced to close today (November 14) because of a burst water main in Widdington.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the East of England tomorrow with thunderstorms expected across the region.

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms in the East of England tomorrow (Tuesday).

Forecasters have predicted heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in parts of Essex this afternoon and evening.

In a secluded pocket of woodland just outside of Finchingfield two Eurasian beavers are busy making themselves at home, in what the landowner hopes will become a dam-building dynasty.

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for very strong winds in the East of England with gusts of 60mph predicted this evening.

Snow is expected on Thursday and Friday in Saffron Walden and Dunmow, the Met Office has warned.

Snow is expected tonight in Saffron Walden and Dunmow, lasting into Wednesday morning and then turning icy, the Met office has warned.

Another cold night is forecast across the region with a risk of icy stretches on the roads and wintry showers.