Chelmsford Weekly News

A Brightlingsea mum who turned unimaginable grief into a books is spearheading the area's first baby loss awareness week in October.

It’s intended as a social platform where users can log how many pints they have drunk, interact with friends, and look at dedicated insights such as kilocalorie count, and the country of beers they are a fan of.

A performer who made a standout professional debut at Colchester’s Mercury Theatre has been nominated for a prestigious national theatre award.

Essex readers have delivered sharply divided verdicts on Reform UK and Nigel Farage following allegations around the party’s finances.

Research has revealed the top ten most expensive streets in south Essex over the last past year.

Three men have been sentenced after a teenager was kidnapped and a man was left with life-threatening injuries in a stabbing in Harlow town.

Farmers are calling for national targets on homegrown food as part of efforts to boost the UK’s self-sufficiency and food security.

Recent reports say RNLI volunteers and staff have faced online abuse, protests and false claims connected to Channel rescues.

Great British Schools Guide data reveals Essex’s 10 hardest primary schools to get into, based on catchment distance and oversubscription.

A six-bedroom shared house in Tilbury can expand despite neighbours’ concerns over parking.

A car fire has closed one lane of the A12 near Brentwood.

Two men have been arrested in Basildon in connection with knife offences following separate incidents within the past 24 hours.

Four south and mid Essex restaurants and takeaways, including Moonlight Tandoori and Crown of India, are ARTA 2026 finalists ahead of October 12 ceremony.

A new Krispy Kreme store has officially opened, bringing its signature doughnuts to popular Essex shopping destination Braintree Village.

Gok Wan first became a household name in 2006 as the presenter of Channel 4’s How to Look Good Naked and has since appeared on shows including This Morning and The Great Comic Relief Bake Off.

The Red Arrows are set to soar over part of Essex again this weekend for the Battle of Britain Airshow Display.

GP appointments in Essex rose by more than 1,200 in July, continuing an increase over the past three months.

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill defeated 286-270 in Commons vote after four-hour debate, as Essex MPs split over assisted dying in England and Wales.

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary after an incident in Chelmsford yesterday.

Brexit 50p coin listed on eBay for £7,086.70 – 14,000 times face value. The Royal Mint says it is not rare, with 10 million released into circulation.