Chelmsford Weekly News

Emergency services remain on West Mersea beach this morning following a major incident on the seafront.

A key route in Chelmsford is closed for roadworks today, with a diversion in place.

Two confirmed dead after 'tragic incident' in Mersea Several people reportedly got into difficulty in the water Third person in serious condition

Emergency services have restricted access to part of a popular Essex beach after a "tragic" incident on Mersea Island.

Roxwell, near Chelmsford has been crowned Essex village of the year for 2026 by the Rural Community Council of Essex.

A former Essex Police officer who took "explicit images" from a seized device during a domestic violence case has been barred from policing.

A prolific Colchester thief has been banned from entering every Co-op and H&M store across England and Wales for five years.

Simon Wilson, a former headteacher from Colchester, completed the Round the Island Race as part of a 13-strong team supported by charity, Stride Forward on Saturday, July 11.

The popular Belhus Woods Country Park café has suddenly closed on a temporary basis due to issues with staff.

Five people have been charged following an investigation into vehicle thefts across various parts of Essex.

Two gang bosses have been convicted over a foiled £40 million cocaine-smuggling plot that saw half a tonne of drugs dumped into the sea.

A woman has been sentenced after a much-loved pet dog died while in her care.

Essex could be hotter than Barcelona next month as forecasters predict another major heatwave will bring temperatures of up to 38C.

East Anglia, including Essex, is edging closer to drought status after a third heatwave this year intensified pressure on water supplies.

The price of an historic pub near Braintree has dropped by £250,000 just two months after hitting the market.

Stansted Airport has announced the return of flights to Casablanca, Morocco from this winter.

Five have been arrested in connection with a number of cars and plant machinery stolen in parts of Essex.

A corporate manslaughter investigation is under way following the death of a 23-year-old man who fell from a balcony.

The Met Office has issued an update as to whether the UK is likely to experience another heatwave into August.

An Essex care home has received a very poor rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) after putting patients at 'risk of avoidable harm'.