Chelmsford Weekly News

Members of Parliament across the area have had their say about the Iranian Conflict as strikes continue

The duo behind Towntickers, a TikTok and Instagram account on a quest to "poetically" review towns across the country, have paid a visit to Chelmsford.

Birdwatchers in Essex were treated to a remarkable sight when a white-tailed eagle was spotted near Colchester

Passengers travelling from Essex into London over next five weekends are going to face dramatically extended journey times.

Essex County Council is launching a new campaign to boost metal recycling and reduce waste.

Richard Osman will no longer present his House of Games show on the BBC as he announces his exit after nine years.

Emirates suspends Stansted Airport flights after Iran missile attacks on UAE. Most Stansted–Dubai services cancelled; limited flights may resume 2 March

London Stansted Airport welcomes Turkish Airlines and Air Algérie in March 2026, expanding UK–Istanbul and Algiers flights with more international connections.

Bubbling Burkes in Chelmsford, Essex offers Harry Potter-inspired gifts, potion classes, and immersive witch trial walks—magical experiences for all ages.

A new study has revealed Colchester as one of the hardest places in the county to pass a driving theory test, seeing a pass rate of less than 50 per cent.

Ruth Langsford opened up to Rylan Clark on his BBC Radio 2 show about her WORD split with Eamonn Holmes.

Earlier today, Essex Police had published an appeal seeking information on Karn Statham’s whereabouts.

F1 talent Ollie Bearman is the latest guest on the High Performance podcast, talking about his impressive performances, loneliness, and Ferrari.

Essex police are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured in an assault outside a bar in Braintree town centre.

Grey Soft Furnishings remains a colourful reminder that behind every independent storefront is a story stitched into the fabric of the town.

A rare Colchester United 2010–2012 home shirt was found by YouTuber Matias Bueno in a Baghdad market, highlighting unexpected UK football culture abroad.

A shoplifter from Colchester has admitted committing 33 thefts and breaching a court order 31 times following an investigation.

A team of 40 female founders and business leaders are tackling a 1,200km challenge across India to raise funds for grassroots charities.

Organisers of the Colchester Castle Summer Series have issued urgent warnings after reports of ticket scams targeting music fans.

A Ryanair flight from Stansted was diverted mid-flight after as its destination was evacuated due to a 'suspicious object' being spotted on radars.