Chelmsford Weekly News

Old Road in Harlow, Essex, will close for up to 18 months from October 19 in an Essex County Council trial to tackle rat-running; residents can comment.

Crash between Enfield and Potters Bar and car fire at South Mimms close lanes, causing two-mile anticlockwise queues and disruption.

Essex Police commended schoolteacher Nicole Presland and brothers Ben and Dan Thompson for saving a woman in distress on a Braiswick bridge over the A12.

School in Harlow closed on September 28 after a water issue caused flooding, with pupils told to stay home and no remote learning provided.

Fields Farm Shop and Café in East Bergholt has temporarily closed after an overnight burglary, with breakfast and lunch services potentially affected.

Greater Anglia trains face delays in Essex after a signalling fault between Chelmsford and Beaulieu Park disrupts services on September 28.

A12 Chelmsford Bypass closed at Junction 15 after car and van crash, causing delays of up to 50 minutes and diversions in both directions.

David Thompson, 64, of Aldham, purchased Mill Race Garden Centre in November after it closed the previous summer and was listed for sale at £2.5 million.

Peter Shilton urges gambling addicts to seek help as Shilton’s Silverlining raises £5,686 at Walton fundraiser for charity addiction support and awareness.

Discover Essex Halloween 2026 events, including Colchester Zoo’s Trail of Terror, Clacton FEAR, Scaresville and Hylands Fear Fest, with dates and prices.

Shoplifting arrests have risen 70 per cent across Essex in five years.

Passengers on a flight to Stansted were forced to evacuate the plane before take-off after a reported bomb threat.

Young people across Essex can learn lifesaving CPR skills through a free national livestream.

Hundreds of Essex pupils learnt about climate change and the environment at Let's Talk Trash at Braxted Park.

ESNEFT apologises to Noah Woods’ family after his NHS medical records were accessed without permission, prompting an urgent investigation.

Furry, fluffy or scaly - the Gazette is on the hunt for the cutest pet in Essex, and your four-legged (or no-legged) friend could be crowned Essex's Cutest Pet.

Fozila Umurzoqova, 19, is a finalist in Miss Teen Great Britain's 16-to-19 category

Discover Colchester in autumn, from Colchester Castle and Roman history to independent shops, cafés, green walks, markets, pubs and live entertainment in Essex.

Five Essex farms shops well worth travelling miles for from Colchester to Brentwood.

Shelves are emptying as the major retailer prepares to close its Essex store for good today.