Chelmsford Weekly News

Met probes allegations of non-recent sexual offences involving David Walliams, separate from ITV and The Guardian reports; victims urged to come forward.

Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow admitted its DNACPR policy was not followed after a coroner raised concerns over Luciana Gianfrancesco’s death.

RSPCA appeals for information and CCTV after young cat Autumn was abandoned in a taped-up box near an InPost locker in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, on November 2.

Essex Police strengthens 999 location checks and training after an inquest found confusion over a crash preceded three deaths at Rainham’s A13 on July 15, 2024.

Drivers using the A120 are facing severe disruption due to a diversion route in place near Marks Tey.

South Essex Tesco Lakeside staff raised £835.78 in a sponsored bike ride for the Henry Nowak Foundation, supporting bereaved families after Henry’s death.

M25 crash near Lakeside causes delays in Essex, with the clockwise exit slip road partially blocked at Junction 30. Queues affect Purfleet traffic.

Westcliff man Kevin King sentenced for 20 years for child sex offences and rapes after Basildon Crown Court trial; survivor praises Essex Police support.

Essex trio jailed for 20 years after armed police uncovered a Class A drugs network, cocaine and weapons linked to the ‘Original Gangsters’ in Loughton.

A Love Island couple has announced they have moved to Essex via Instagram.

Russell Brand could be transferred to the same high-security prison as convicted Essex mass murderer Jeremy Bamber, according to reports in The Sun.

NHS Essex warns of delays to Outlook and Teams output after a global Microsoft outage on November 13, with providers given a temporary phone line for referrals.

BBC Weather warns an earliest-ever sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) event could raise UK cold snap risks, with Essex exposed to frost, ice and snow showers.

Microsoft is facing global issues with an outage having an impact on Outlook and Copilot, with Essex businesses and residents affected.

Colchester Zoo has issued a warning to customers who may face issues with tickets due to the Microsoft outage.

An Essex Police officer is facing a hearing over alleged inappropriate behaviour towards colleagues.

Petition to free Russell Brand passes 14,000 signatures after comedian is jailed for rape and sexual assault; supporters call for his right to appeal.

All traffic has been held on the M25 anticlockwise near junction 27 following a crash. Delays of around 90 minutes and increasing

All lanes closed on the anticlockwise M25 in Essex before junction 27 for the M11, with queues over a mile towards junction 28. Avoid the area.

Former Essex Police officer Nicholas Davies found to have committed gross misconduct after failing to help cyclist who died in A130 crash near Chelmsford.