Chelmsford Weekly News

Nigel Farage praises Operation Vanguard in Essex, saying the security patrol scheme has expanded beyond Wethersfield amid funding and policing criticism.

A131 near Braintree, Essex, to close overnight from October 17 to 19 for resurfacing, with a 41-mile diversion adding an hour via Chelmsford and A12.

Chelmsford crash causes heavy delays on the A1114 Van Diemans Road near Army and Navy Roundabout, affecting both directions and nearby Essex routes.

Greater Anglia's Stansted Express trains were cancelled after an incident closed lines at London Liverpool Street on October 15, with delays expected on October 16.

Whitewaits in Harlow, Essex, is closed after a reported crash, causing local delays. Drivers are advised to avoid the road while the incident is dealt with.

Basildon motorcyclist Ziyaad Ibney Teemul filmed a Ford Fiesta weaving across the A13 in east London before crashing into a car and barrier on October 8.

Harvester has responded after a devastating fire completely destroyed their restaurant in Stanway, Colchester.

Bradley Walsh praised as Britain's Got Talent guest judge after replacing Simon Cowell at Blackpool auditions alongside Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and KSI.

Police renew appeal for answers 14 years after Harlow fire killed Dr Sabah Usmani and her five children on October 15, 2012, as Operation Shakespeare continues.

Essex Police appeal for information to find missing woman Tiffany Knight, last seen in Witham on October 15 wearing a purple and white dress. Contact 101.

Nigel Farage says MPs face more threats than ever on October 15, marking five years since Sir David Amess was murdered amid warnings of political violence.

Essex’s first LEGO store opens at Lakeside Shopping Centre in West Thurrock on November 5, with exclusive sets, interactive activities and free events.

Jet2 adds 32,000 Tunisia flights from five UK airports, extending its winter sun programme through November 30 and from February 11, 2028.

Severe drought has been declared across various counties in the UK, as Essex continues to face a hosepipe ban.

Stacey Solomon has unveiled her first makeover at her new countryside home — and fans are divided.

Shocking footage has shown a Harvester restaurant in Colchester up in flames, with it completely engulfed.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage visited Chelmsford, Essex, this morning to spotlight Essex County Council’s new Operation Vanguard scheme.

A Chelmsford family cannot return home after a candle caused a flat fire in Moulsham on October 14; sprinklers put out the blaze but caused water damage.

Greater Anglia passengers face delays and cancellations after a track defect disrupted key routes across Essex.

The Harvester restaurant and pub in Stanway, near Colchester, has been left beyond saving after a devastating fire tore through the building overnight.