Chelmsford Weekly News

Essex Police took part in Operation Alliances, recovering 300+ stolen vehicles, dismantling eight chop shops and making 285 arrests across the UK.

Beresfords property group in Essex has landed six awards at the International Property Awards 2026.

Drivers are facing delays of more than 90 minutes due to a crash on the M25 near Waltham Abbey

Drivers face standstill traffic on the M25 after a serious crash near Waltham Abbey in Essex.

Drivers using the A120 are to face three weeks of overnight closures due to roadworks undertaken by National Highways.

Children could move to less-regulated social media platforms if the upcoming social media ban is not consistently applied across all platforms.

Stacey Solomon says media intrusion into her family’s privacy is “outrageous” and should be illegal, as Stacey And Joe returns to BBC One on November 10.

Joe Swash says ADHD diagnosis helped him understand himself, but he is struggling more as he gets older. Stacey And Joe returns to BBC One on November 10.

Historic Essex pub The Sun Inn in Dedham ranks 19th in The Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Pubs for 2026, praised for heritage, modern dining and local produce.

John Scannell, 69, subjected them to racial slurs in the Iceland supermarket in Colchester city centre last December.

MPs have slammed an update on plans to restructure Essex councils, branding the process “a total mess”

Nurse Linda Robertson, who lived with MS for 17 years, donated her brain for research before her death on October 23. Family raises funds for MS research.

Unite says 82% of Stansted Airport workers face monthly verbal abuse, as its Abuse Doesn’t Fly campaign calls for bans on disruptive passengers in aviation.

Essex Youth Build to close after 20 years as reserves run out; insolvency follows, while Essex County Council seeks new providers for pupils.

A130 in Essex closes southbound November 6-9 and northbound November 13-16 for resurfacing, with A12 and A127 diversions and possible bus disruption.

Essex residents warned of Amazon impersonation scam after £86,837 was stolen from victims across Essex in nine days, with Report Fraud receiving 110 reports.

Drivers face delays after an A12 northbound crash between Sandon and Boreham partially blocks the road, with queues back to Howe Green in Essex.

Downing Street defends flying the Prime Minister’s plane via Manchester to collect Andy Burnham for the Commonwealth summit, amid slavery apology calls.

Next will reopen at Braintree Village on December 9, with up to 50 per cent off menswear, womenswear and childrenswear, alongside new brands.

A120 eastbound near Stansted Airport is affected by an unconfirmed incident between the airport and Takeley, with delays expected.