Chelmsford Weekly News

Several schools across Essex are closed or shutting early tomorrow (June 26) as amber and red "extreme heat" warnings are in place.

A paedophile former teacher and Scout master who abused two teenage boys in the 1960s has died in prison from natural causes after being discovered in his cell.

The Met Office have forecast possible showers for Essex this weekend, with a fair chance of downpours following an extended period of hot weather.

Festival goers attending State Fayre in Chelmsford this weekend are being warned of heavy congestion.

A lifeboat crew and coastguard helicopter were sent to search for a person drifting out to sea on an inflatable off the Frinton Coast.

Several businesses across Essex are closing early due to the ongoing heatwave.

Essex County Council is deploying three extra crews to tackle non-urgent potholes.

Former The Only Way is Essex star, Lydia Bright has slammed schools for closing early due to the heatwave.

Drivers are facing heavy delays on the M11 following a collision on the northbound carriageway with queues in to London.

The Met Office has extended its red extreme heat warning for Essex, as 37C temperatures look set to hit the county.

Hatfield Forest in Essex will close to visitors during the peak of the current heatwave, the National Trust has confirmed.

Kenco has revealed it will be reducing the size of its instant coffee packs by 5 per cent as part of a brand refresh

Greater Anglia has cancelled more than 60 train services throughout today due to the hot weather.

Child and adolescent mental health wards have had their rating upgraded by the CQC.

Stephen Searle was sentenced at Southend Crown Court after being caught dealing cannabis and cocaine.

A full list of Essex schools which are due to close or partially close on Thursday, June 25 due to the ongoing heat warnings.

The Gardens of Easton Lodge are hosting a summer open day for visitors to explore flora and fauna.

Essex drivers are being warned of an increased risk of road rage due to sleepless nights caused by the heatwave.

Many have claimed antisocial behaviour is worsening and calling for a stronger police presence on the streets.

The Horse and Groom pub in Finchingfield has been put up for sale after "careful consideration" from the landlord.