Chelmsford Weekly News

A kitchen fire has prompted fresh reminders about the life-saving value of working smoke alarms.

A second hosepipe ban for parts of Essex has today begun courtesy of Affinity Water.

Essex MPs have spoken about the rising tide of threats, abuse and intimidation following Ann Widdecombe's murder.

Three schools in Manningtree, Chelmsford and Clacton are searching for new headteachers.

Anglian Water have issued a brief statement after rumours spread on social media following the introduction of a hosepipe ban last week

Do you love Rick Stein but struggle to find somewhere in Essex to get the same food, here are some places serving brilliant seafood.

An Essex Police officer is set to face a misconduct hearing over alleged inappropriate behaviour towards colleagues.

Essex drivers could face fines of £1,000 over the Anglian Water hosepipe ban for cleaning their car.

Heritage Live Festivals has apologised to concert-goers after delays in refunding tickets after their events were cancelled.

Hello Essex is encouraging families to get out and explore the great outdoors at Essex County Parks this summer.

The Essex Chamber of Commerce has launched a new plan to build a stronger, future-ready workforce in Greater Essex.

Christine Barrett, 76, has been reported missing by Essex Police. She was last seen in the Jolly Sailor area in Maldon this morning.

Bus passengers face major disruption around Lakeside and Grays after a diesel spill forced route closures.

Greater Anglia have announced that train stations in Manningtree, Rayleigh and Witham will be installed with taller ticket barriers to fight fare dodgers.

Essex drivers are being warned of chaos on the roads ahead of the weekend amid school holidays beginning.

A number of restaurants linked to Premier Inn have been put up for sale across Essex, including Brewers Fayre and Beefeater.

Anglian Water has set out how it will enforce new hosepipe restrictions brought in this month.

Three men have been jailed after posing as police officers to scam victims out of more than £4 million in cryptocurrency.

Drivers are facing long delays on the M25 this morning following a crash near the Holmesdale Tunnel near Waltham Abbey.

Pictures of film crews in Walton have been released ahead of an appearance on BBC One programme Countryfile this weekend.