Chelmsford Weekly News

Essex Police have said hare coursing is a “big focus” for rural officers due to the cruelty, high cost to farmers and fear it causes in isolated communities.

Dominic Boultwood, 28, of Ladbrook Drive, Colchester, was given an extended sentence to protect the public after appearing at Woolwich Crown Court on February 25.

Keith Flint, one of the founding members of The Prodigy, died seven years ago today at the age of 49 after taking his own life.

‘Garden birds’ are any species of bird that visit our gardens for food and shelter on a regular basis.

A 12-year-old boy is competing at Crufts this week with his “best buddy” and rescue collie who belongs to his nan.

Emirates flights between Stansted and Dubai suspended until March 4 amid Middle East conflict and airspace closures. Passengers urged to check latest updates.

A police operation targeting organised criminal activity on Essex’s roads has led to 29 arrests.

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.