Chelmsford Weekly News

A savvy mum used just £20 to transform her kitchen into this Alice in Wonderland-themed Mad Hatter's party for her daughter.

THE Dutch Quarter is one of the oldest parts of Colchester.

New data has revealed that Essex is one of the worst places in the country for drivers being fined for using their mobiles, facing over £2.6m worth of fines.

Essex is known for its rich history, towns, beaches and countryside but where exactly is the best place to live in the county?

AS the coronavirus pandemic continues to run riot across the country, parents will understandably be concerned about their young children catching the virus.

IT can’t be denied – the global pandemic has put a halt on many of the regular activities we enjoy such as outings to the cinema, dining out at a restaurant, or having a chat with some mates down the pub.

HERE are the death notices published in the Gazette this week:

TWO Essex towns have been revealed as the happiest places to work, according to a new study.

Essex is home to some of Britain's greatest sports stars.

Essex is home to some of Britain's greatest sports stars.

THE Essex Weather Forecasting Centre have revealed the likelihood of heavy snow affecting the county tomorrow.

BRAVE and dedicated firefighters from the Essex Fire Service were called to over 180 incidents within 24 hours after heavy rain caused wide spread flooding across the county.

A DISGRACED police officer has been dismissed with immediate effect after he was found to have committed data breaches.

OFFICERS have promised to continue protecting and serving communities during the lockdown after conducting patrols in a coastal town.

A MAN from Essex has been arrested as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into a cocaine importation allegedly orchestrated via an encrypted messaging platform.

UPGRADING the A120 is vital to establish a post-Brexit gateway between the UK and other countries, a council boss says.

The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Essex has increased to 116,382 according to latest figures.

Boris Johnson is scheduled to hold a Downing Street coronavirus press conference at 5pm. It comes amid concerns about a new Brazilian variant of the virus detected in the UK. Mr Johnson will be joined by England’s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty and chief scientific officer Sir Patrick Vallance. Follow our live blog for updates.

Boris Johnson will hold a Downing Street coronavirus press conference this evening.

The Met Office has forecast snow this weekend - but can you go sledging during lockdown?