Chelmsford Weekly News

Princess of Wales visits Garon Park in Southend, praising gardening and time outdoors as vital for healing during Addiction Awareness Week with Forward Trust.

Princess of Wales visits the Forward Trust’s recovery garden at Garon Park, Southend, supporting people overcoming addiction during Addiction Awareness Week.

Essex Police say dispersal and face-covering orders at Wethersfield asylum seeker site have expired, and have provided an update.

Gemma Collins could be returning to the Big Brother house as part of a popular twist.

Colchester Zoological Society (CVS) has announced its BSc (Hons) Zoo Science and Management degree in partnership with the University of Suffolk.

Essex cricketer Robin Das was charged on July 23 with two counts of rape over an alleged Brixton attack; he remains suspended as legal proceedings continue.

Essex Police investigate reported assault on man in his 20s at Warrior Square, Southend, on September 18; paramedics treated his injuries.

Cineworld Basildon seeks approval for 24-hour film screenings and late-night refreshments at Festival Leisure Park. Comments due by September 23.

Tesco groceries launch nationwide on Deliveroo, offering UK shoppers delivery in as little as 20 minutes across 75 towns and cities, with Clubcard Prices.

Epping roof fire - firefighters rescue two cats after flames spread to a neighbouring home. Crews limit damage, while the British Red Cross supports residents.

Essex Police appeal for information after five men were arrested following a disturbance in Willowfield, Harlow, on September 19. Video footage sought.

Schoolboy farmer Archie Morris has won a national award after inspiring thousands online and in his community.

Young people entering the job market face growing barriers as tougher requirements and fewer vacancies make it harder to find work.

SIGNED pictures by a world-famous artist will go under the hammer next week.

Adults across Essex are returning to the classroom to study for GCSEs in English, maths and science.

Essex Libraries is marking one year of its Blood Pressure Monitor Loan Service.

HMP Chelmsford tutor Oksana Antanaitiene admits misconduct in public office after relationship with prisoner; sentencing follows guilty plea on September 22.

Essex sprinter Moyinola Odeniran swapped his spikes for a mixing bowl as he joined the latest series of The Great British Bake Off.

Several stars with Essex ties are set to appear in the new series of the BBC’s hit show The Traitors, which returns next week

A Southend-born fraudster dubbed the "Wolf of Essex" has been jailed for running a £1 million Ponzi scheme.