Chelmsford Weekly News

AN Essex NHS trust has been slammed by watchdogs as it “did not protect patients from abuse" at a mental health ward.

Pelham Structures submits a new planning application to convert Swallows Farm barns in Pleshey, near Chelmsford, into seven homes.

The SS Richard Montgomery WWII shipwreck in the Thames Estuary, still carrying tons of explosives, will have its masts reduced by the DfT.

Essex Growth Agency has launched an updated support programme for businesses in the area.

Essex Chambers of Commerce has appointed Ruth Gilbert as its new chief executive, taking over from Denise Rossiter.

Gladiators presenter and son of Bradley Walsh, Barney has been banned from driving and handed a fine for an offence on the M4.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving, after he sustained serious injuries during a collision in Chelmsford.

Fire in Chelmsford garden sparks warning over faulty outdoor electrical wiring as Essex Fire urges safe installation of garden power cables and devices.

Staff, patients and relatives were all among the victims last year..

McFly to headline Chelmsford Summer Series 2025 at Central Park, with Craig David also performing over August Bank Holiday weekend.

PollCheck forecasts Reform UK to win a majority on Essex County Council in 2026, ending decades of Conservative dominance and reshaping local politics.

Essex Police says a cyclist suffered a head injury in a serious crash on the A131 at Great Notley.

father and son duo with the same name, James Connors and James Connors are wanted by police in connection with criminal offences in Essex.

Hello and welcome to our live blog. Here we will be keeping you posted on the A131 at Great Notley, which is closed following a serious collision.

A131 at Great Notley is closed with delays following a serious crash near a Tesco store.

Anglian Water has saved its east of England sewers - including Essex - from 10million litres of fat.

The Pub and Bar awards shine the spotlight on the best in the business, with this year's event marking its 10th anniversary.

All rail lines were closed following a person being hit by a train between Shenfield and Chelmsford yesterday afternoon.

Resident doctors agreed on taking industrial action following a vote from resident doctor committee UKRDC to reject the latest government offer regarding pay increase.

A landmark case has found social media platforms to be faulty products as they were designed to be addictive, suing Meta and YouTube for millions of dollars.