Chelmsford Weekly News

A major stretch of the A12 will remain closed in both directions this week as roadworks continue between Chelmsford and Brentwood in Essex.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has hit bat at critics who say he has never visited his constituency of Clacton after local elections success in Essex.

Nigel Farage arrived at Chelmsford City Racecourse to celebrate what Reform UK described as a historic victory in the elections.

A team of dads with children of SEND are climbing a mountain to support a special school in Colchester.

A new housing development has featured on BBC show Gardeners World, putting a spotlight on their innovative approach.

A team of Colchester paratroopers have been at the centre of a rescue mission of a British national who has suspected hantavirus.

Essex is a county steeped in history and we have put together five Essex castles which are well worth a visit.

A banking giant is set to close its branch in Brentwood high street next week due to more people using online banking tools.

Mason, Apollo, Hades, Summer and Mina are five cats currently under the care of Cats Protection who are looking for forever homes. Can you help?

Wivenhoe Art Trail features a breadth of creatives using an impressive variety of mediums, from ceramics to textiles to paint to photography.

With a population over 600,000, Montenegro is described as a "small and beautiful" Europe hidden gem, soaking up between 240 to 270 days of sun each year.

Multiple properties have been destroyed in a fire which was started by a battery in North Fambridge.

The regional finalists in the Muddy Stilettos awards for Most Loved Local Pub are in, while Essex drinkers vote for their winner.

Star of Shaun of the Dead, Peter Serafinowicz has made a cameo as Nigel Farage as "prime minister" in 2046 on SNL UK.

Stansted and Southend airports have both appeared on the list for the worst in terms of punctuality across 2025.

A new born baby died at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford after pleas from the parents for a C-section were ignored.

The mother of former The Only Way is Essex star, Jake Hall has paid tribute to him after the star died in Majorca.

Billericay can be found in South Essex, and is home to one of the biggest comedians ever.

With many beaches restricting dogs through summer, we have put together five where you can walk your dog all year round.

Take a look inside this luxury home in Thorpe Bay worth £1.2m. The home has its own heated swimming pool and a home cinema room. For sale on Zoopla.