Chelmsford Weekly News

Uttlesford District Council last year rejected an application for lemurs to be kept at Fripps Farm Animal Sanctuary.

Upcoming closures from April 25 to 27 on the A12, Dartford Crossing and M25 may affect some drivers across Essex this weekend.

Multiple people were left injured following a “serious crash” near St Osyth.

Essex RSPCA centres and Danaher Animal Home have plenty of pets that are looking to find new owners

A serving Essex Police officers has been convicted of assault.

More than half of first-choice applications for places at Essex’s hardest primary school to get into were unsuccessful, according to new council figures

AN arts and crafts superstore is closing its doors at a Basildon town centre shopping park as part of a major restructuring of the business

THE BOSS of a national supermarket chain has confirmed that a cyber incident has taken place against the firm after the Colchester branch has been facing processing issues for customers.

The famous Osea Island in Essex is on sale with a guide price of £25 million, with the island previously playing host to some celebrity guests.

The East of England Ambulance Service Trust, which operates ambulances in Suffolk, spent more than £9million on overtime wages for crews last year.

TRAIN lines are blocked at a busy Essex airport and disruption is expected “until further notice”.

Japanese Knotweed sightings around Essex are recorded by Environet, with larger areas like Southend and Brentwood being among the hotspots.

A rapidly rising musician who loves to visit Colchester Castle says her forthcoming appearance at a major music festival came as a “surprise” after being told over the phone.

The schemes aim to improve conviction rates while freeing up officers’ time and allowing them to get back out on the streets, Essex Police have said.

The Telegraph has compiled a list of the best National Trust properties in every English county. Here is what was highlighted in Essex.

The Right Reverend Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani addressed the county, drawing parallels between current times and the first Easter.

Essex's best places to live have been revealed in a 2025 survey of England and Wales.

Essex is home to a number of top restaurants, plenty of which have recieved a number of top reviews from happy customers.

A list of hidden gems and local favourites to explore in Essex over the Easter bank holiday weekend including gardens and animal sanctuaries

Essex superstar Olly Murs and his wife Amelia are expecting their second child, the singer has revealed