Chelmsford Weekly News

Plume Academy staff have written to Central Connect, which provides school bus services throughout Essex

Philip Morant School and College, in Rembrandt Way, introduced the rule this month, banning all physical contact between pupils.

Emergency services are currently responding to an incident outside a Colchester Sainsbury's, with a police cordon in place.

Essex fire crews have attended a major blaze at a commercial premises in Sturmer.

The Metropolitan Police has carried out 24 raids across several counties including Essex, targeting an organised crime group.

Vickrum Digwa’s appeal over Henry Nowak’s Southampton murder sentence will be heard on November 5, alongside a bid to increase his 21-year term.

Teenage boy injured in Chelmsford assault near Kings Road on September 28. Essex Police seek witnesses, CCTV and dashcam footage as enquiries continue.

Pensioners react to Andy Burnham’s plan to replace the state pension triple lock with a double lock after April 2030, funding social care savings in UK.

Oscar-winning actor Brendan Fraser was seen filming part of the new The Mummy film at MOD Woodbridge in Suffolk.

A giant pumpkin has rolled her way into the history books after weighing in at a colossal 593kg and claiming second place at national awards.

The Met Office has confirmed Essex is due to hit with intense rainfall after a period of warm weather at the start of the week

Essex Police appeal for information to find missing 81-year-old Richard Hewitt, last seen at The Range on Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, on September 29, in Essex. He has now been found.

Morrisons cuts its Essex meal deal to £3.65 for More Card holders from September 28, with a main, side, drink, salad, Krispy Kreme and Costa options.

Buses are set to return to Painters Yard under plans for a new transport interchange on part of the old bus station site.

Ten firefighters tackled a suspected arson fire involving hay bales at Harlow Town Park.

Colchester Zoo welcomes a Rock Hyrax pup, born on July 19 to parents Cindy-Lou and Ryan.

Dozens of drivers have been sentenced following anti-social driving at a large car meet.

A search has been launched to find missing 24-year-old Kayleigh Shimmen woman who was last seen more than 10 days ago in Harlow, Essex.

Families in Essex can meet Thomas the Tank Engine at the East Anglian Railway Museum, with rides and fun activities.

East Bergholt’s Fields Farm Shop and Café will go announces change after burglary, prioritising safety following temporary closure.