Chelmsford Weekly News

A Maldon-based artisan smokehouse is celebrating after two of its smoked salmon products won Gold awards at the 2026 Great British Food Awards.

North Essex rehab centre Sanctuary Lodge warns that clients have reported cocaine has been contaminated with deadly fentanyl, as Open Road reports recent heroin alert in south Essex.

Children have been left at the roadside after Honywood School buses arrived full, parents have warned.

Southend man Patrick O’Keefe charged after allegedly brandishing an imitation handgun in Warrior Square and facing racially aggravated harassment charges.

Child suffers serious but non-life-threatening head injury in multi-vehicle A12 crash near Kelvedon on October 9 as Essex Police appeal for footage.

A key stretch of the M25 has been closed as two fire engines respond to an incident.

Tackling anti-social behaviour, speeding and drug-related crime remain top priorities for Essex Police across the Maldon district.

A picturesque Essex village known for its historic charm, stunning countryside and links to one of Britain's most famous artists has been named among the best hidden gems in the country.

Simply Red, fronted by Mick Hucknall, will head to Essex next year.

Essex weather is set to turn warmer, with Met Office forecasts predicting 21C on October 13, sunny spells and temperatures up to 6C above average.

Bishop Timothy Menezes appointed by Pope Leo XIV as Brentwood’s eighth bishop, succeeding Alan Williams, with installation at the cathedral on December 3.

Two people were left with paramedics after a two-vehicle crash on Howard Way, Harlow, on October 10. Essex Police said injuries were not serious.

Catherine, 37, from Thurrock, was reported missing on September 3 after her car was found near Eastbourne. Sussex Police urge anyone who sees her to call 999.

Ghosts, giants and the Doomway: The mysteries of Foulness Island and why October is the perfect time to explore some of Essex's most mysterious places.

The North Essex Parking Partnership (NEPP)  has been recognised for its part in a national award-winning project.

Tucked away in the Colne Valley, just a 30 minute drive from Colchester, Halstead is a traditional North Essex market town worth the day trip.

Discover Finchingfield, Essex - a picturesque village green, duck pond, windmill, historic buildings, pubs and scenic countryside that feels like the Cotswolds.

Woman dies in collision on London Road, Hadleigh, on October 9. Man arrested as Essex Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage to come forward.

Environment Agency issues Essex coast flood alerts for October 10, warning of high tides, flooding and wave overtopping from Clacton to Felixstowe and Maldon.

Armed police and a helicopter responded in Southend on October 9 after a knife threat in Leigh. A weapon was recovered; no arrests were made.