Chelmsford Weekly News

Braintree Road is currently closed in both directions this afternoon due to a police incident.

The Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex has praised the handling of the Highlands Farm explosion and fire.

Firefighters tackled a blaze involving a tractor and straw-filled trailer in Hullbridge this morning while continuing to respond to a separate ongoing incident.

The supermarket chain recently revealed a new list of 25 locations across the country where it is looking to open new stores as part of its expansion.

All lanes have been stopped on the M25 at the Dartford Crossing following a crash involving a motorbike on the QE2 Bridge.

Twenty firefighters have been taken to hospital and three fire engines destroyed after a huge fire and explosion at Highlands Farm near East Hanningfield.

Police have launched an urgent appeal to locate a missing woman who is believed to be in Essex.

A major fire in Essex which triggered a huge explosion and was declared a major incident is believed to have been caused by fertiliser.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is using World Drowning Prevention Day to urge people across Essex to learn a simple life-saving skill.

Around 25 firefighters remain at the scene of a major blaze that tore through farm buildings in East Hanningfield.

Live updates on major incident in East Hanningfield with fire crews still on scene today

My first visit to Paper Mill Lock quickly turned into one of the loveliest afternoons I’ve spent in Essex.

Around 50 firefighters remain on scene after an explosion gutted farm buildings in East Hanningfield, in south Essex, tonight.

Essex County Fire and Rescue service have provided a further update after a huge fire in Rettendon which was tackled by more than 100 firefighters.

Essex County Fire and Rescue service have provided an update after a huge fire in Rettendon.

Drone footage has shown the extent of an industrial unit fire which has broke out in Rettendon, south Essex

Smoke plumes into the sky after reports of an explosion Emergency services on scene of fire between Rettendon and East Hanningfield Road closures in place as a result

Plumes of smoke are currently filling the sky in south Essex after a loud explosion and fireball.

The Future of Essex series has sparked fresh ideas for building stronger, more resilient communities across Greater Essex.

Drivers are facing major delays on the A12 this evening due to two separate obstructions between Chelmsford and Witham and a slip road closure.