Chelmsford Weekly News

An inquest for Noah Woods was opened at Suffolk Coroners' Court. Noah went missing in Brantham last week. His body was found in Decoy Pond.

A new forensic reconstruction renews the appeal to identify ‘Epping Forest Man’, found dead in Epping Forest, Essex, on September 25, 1982.

A historic pub has been left gutted after a major fire tore through the Grade II listed building.

An inquest is due to open today into the death of three-year-old Noah Woods, whose body was found after a huge search.

Greater Anglia services between London Liverpool Street and Essex are delayed on September 25 after a smouldering sleeper caused safety checks near Stratford.

A12 Essex traffic: truck fire closes one lane northbound between junctions 28 and 29 near Colchester, causing queues and delays.

School in Dunmow partially closed on September 25 after a water supply problem, affecting secondary and sixth form pupils.

Bosses of a new themed bakery and café say they have been “blown away” by the support after their first week.

Essex is well-placed to enjoy the spectacle, with September’s full Corn Moon expected to appear particularly bright across the county.

An Essex village has landed on a list of the rudest place names in the UK.

Willows Green residents raised fears about intimidation, safety and the council’s poor communication at a meeting about an unauthorised travellers’ site.

Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis urges children to spend less time on screens and explore nature as The Scouts celebrate five years of Squirrel Scouts.

Braintree Village has announced the outlet Hollister store has been permanently closed.

Grade II listed Messing Maypole Mill in Tiptree, dating to 1775, is for sale as a four-bedroom home for up to £875,000.

Former England striker Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted at home in 2021, with the attacker jailed for three years, in his new autobiography.

We looked back at 10 recent royal visits to Essex amid the Princess of Wales making an appearance in Southend.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, is in Essex as part of a royal visit to the county.

Princess of Wales visits Garon Park in Southend, praising gardening and time outdoors as vital for healing during Addiction Awareness Week with Forward Trust.

Princess of Wales visits the Forward Trust’s recovery garden at Garon Park, Southend, supporting people overcoming addiction during Addiction Awareness Week.

Essex Police say dispersal and face-covering orders at Wethersfield asylum seeker site have expired, and have provided an update.