Chelmsford Weekly News

Essex Police have provided an update after a woman was found dead at an address in Bicknacre in March.

Drivers are being warned of a 12-hour closure at the Dartford Crossing this weekend, with the QEII Bridge set to shut overnight.

A well-known karting track will shut its doors today after hosting its final race, bringing 24 years of motorsport to an end.

A teenager has denied sending a racist message to England Lioness Jess Carter during the Women’s Euros tournament.

The second-largest airline group in Europe is bringing back its seasonal Oktoberfest flights from Stansted Airport to Munich.

Police are appealing for help to identify a man following an attempted e-bike robbery involving a teenage boy in Harlow.

TOWIE star Courtney Green is taking a break from the ITV2 reality show after joining in 2016.

Perrywood Tiptree garden centre is inviting customers to enjoy a 1930s-themed festive meal with a mysterious twist.

Super El Niño is forecast to peak in December 2026 and could bring stormy autumn weather, UK cold snaps, snow and wintry conditions.

A 15-year-old girl has been reported missing from the Stanway area of Colchester since Monday evening.

An Essex fish and chip shop has been named one of the best in the UK and is now in the running for Takeaway of the Year 2027.

University of Essex graduate Sreedev, from India, says failed care sponsorship and UK immigration rules left him homeless and unable to claim benefits.

Two city centre car parks will be temporarily closed to the public on Wednesday and Thursday.

A UK holiday park firm which runs a once-popular West Sussex holiday village has gone into administration.

A former school with more than a century of history is now on the market following its closure with "immediate effect" in August.

A TEENAGER carrying a rucksack from one friend's sofa to another. A young mother worried about where she and her baby will sleep next week. A 19-year-old quietly staying with relatives because home is no longer safe. This is homelessness, but not the kind people see on the streets.

Lakeside Shopping Centre unveils The Santa Express, a train-themed Christmas grotto in Thurrock, running from November 27 to Christmas Eve. Book now.

Essex residents could see the Northern Lights in autumn 2026 as Solar Cycle 25 keeps geomagnetic activity high, with equinoxes improving viewing chances.

Thai One, a small family-run Thai restaurant in East Hill, has spoken out about the impact of ongoing roadworks on its business.

Ongar Garden Centre launches its Christmas department on October 3 and 4, with festive family fun, discounts, decorations, gifts and Santa experiences.