Abberton8 days agoBlue plaque celebrates reservoir's role in WW2The history marker is due to be installed on a wall that crosses Abberton Reservoir in Essex.8 days ago17 Jan 2026Wigeon behaviour to be tracked at reservoirResearchers want to know how the water bird uses the landscapes around them for survival.17 Jan 202627 Oct 2025Reservoir wins poll on where blue plaque should goAbberton Reservoir gets hundreds of nominations during a campaign to mark Essex Day.27 Oct 202510 Jun 2024Pipe dig reveals Roman and Bronze Age settlementsCoins and pottery dating back more than 3,000 years are discovered.10 Jun 202429 Apr 2024Smart water meters 'more reliable' than othersThe devices are being rolled out to customers across Suffolk, with Essex soon to follow.29 Apr 202410 Nov 2021Puffin spotted in unusual inland setting diesThe bird was the first puffin to be spotted at Abberton Reservoir in Essex since at least 1944.10 Nov 2021