Chelmsford Weekly News

Drivers are facing long delays on the A12 following a collision on the northbound carriageway.

A rogue trader roofer has been jailed after conning a vulnerable Essex homeowner out of thousands of pounds following a Trading Standards investigation.

Essex Growth Agency has launched a new website to support businesses and residents.

A much-loved garden market has shut its gates for good after serving the community in Southminster for six years.

Nigel Farage MP has demanded tougher action after a group of suspected migrants were dropped off by boat at Holland-on-Sea, Clacton.

Police and National Crime Agency officers are investigating an incident at Holland-on-Sea after a vessel was reportedly seen dropping people off.

Colchester Hospital is said to be recovering after a business continuity incident affecting services.

Three crew members and a search dog from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service are part of a UK-wide response team sent to Venezuela.

Ryanair has warned Stansted Airport passengers over travelling to popular destinations due to the new EES system.

A giant container ship, PARIS EXPRESS, is due to arrive at DP World London Gateway, bringing one of the biggest vessels to visit the Thames.

Coral Anderson, 33, of Nipsells Chase, Mayland, has been banned from keeping horses for 10 years following a case of animal neglect.

Essex County Council has published its new 100-day plan, setting out a programme of changes just weeks after the authority’s new administration took control.

Killer Vickrum (Vikram) Digwa is being kept in segregation after refusing to move onto a main prison wing because he fears for his life.

Chelmer Valley High School may not be able to reopen fully before the end of term as safety work continues following a lightning strike.

Burger King is set to open its drive-thru between Costa Coffee and Nando’s in Stane Leisure Park tomorrow.

Essex Waterways has issued a warning to customers after reports of online scams falsely claiming to offer bookings for Paper Mill Lock.

New overnight trains are set to be launched to and from London Stansted Airport by Greater Anglia.

A12 drivers are soon to face weeks of overnight closures between Colchester and Chelmsford with a 25-mile diversion route in place.

Essex councils are keeping a close eye on the weather forecast as a heatwave could once again force changes to bin collections.

Essex Trading Standards have issued an urgent recall after Tickit Sensory Blocks were found to possibly contain asbestos.