Chelmsford Weekly News

Using WXCharts, we take a look at when the heatwave in Essex looks set to end. Met Office issue red heat warning for this week.

Three fire crews have tackled a car fire on the A12 near Chelmsford after being called out.

Forecasters the Met Office have extended the amber extreme heat warning issued for Essex until Saturday, June 27, amid soaring temperatures.

Rising temperatures have forced a famous pie and mash shop to close multiple branches on Wednesday June 24.

Drivers are facing delays on a busy stretch of the M11 this morning after an ambulance attended a crash near the M25.

Streets in the Great Wilsey Park development in Haverhill have been named in honour of wartime heroes ahead of Armed Forces Day.

The Builders Merchants Federation is encouraging Essex veterans to join the industry ahead of Armed Forces Day.

Drivers are facing delays on a busy stretch of the A12 this morning after an incident on a slip road near Howe Green.

Dogs Trust have issued a warning to owners in Essex as severe hot weather sweeps across the county. Advise on how to look after your pet in hot weather.

Greater Anglia have cancelled a number of train services in Essex today amid a red extreme heat warning by the Met Office.

A rare red weather warning for extreme heat comes into force across parts of Essex at 9am today, with temperatures forecast to climb.

A rare red weather warning for extreme heat will come into force across parts of Essex at 9am today with temperatures set to soar, the Met Office has said.

Temperatures across Essex could result in tropical nights with temperatures as high as 28C at 11pm, the Met Office has said.

Several schools are closed, trains are cancelled and bin collections are suspended as red and amber extreme heat weather warnings are in place across Essex today.

Two people from Essex have been jailed for their roles in a major drug conspiracy linked to organised crime.

Essex Community Foundation has appointed Gavin Benn as its new director to strengthen community impact across Essex.

A "do not travel" ban to Dubai, which is a popular holiday destination with flights from Stansted Airport, has been lifted.

A detached family home with views over farmland has been put on the market in Dunmow.

A man with links to Essex is wanted by police on recall to prison.

SEVERAL schools across Essex have announced planned closures or timetable changes due to the extreme heat weather warning this week.