Chelmsford Weekly News

Henry Nowak’s killer Vickrum Digwa has had his minimum life sentence increased to 25 years, with the family continuing their 'fight for justice'.

Hollywood Bowl in Chelmsford is looking for a new chief fun officer to test the new entertainment centre.

Three Essex councils are joining forces to shape a unified long-term vision for growth.

A popular Essex café in Great Bardfield has announced it will be closing its doors for the final time in December after nearly 20 years.

Essex maths teacher Syed Ahmed jailed for 10 years after grooming teenage girls online while posing as teenage boys on social media including Snapchat, Wizz and Yubo.

Mystery Thurrock EuroMillions winner comes forward to claim £1 million National Lottery Millionaire Maker prize after matching code JHDR 46235 on October 13.

Vickrum Digwa has had the minimum term of his life sentence for the murder of Henry Nowak increased from 21 years to 25 years after the Court of Appeal ruled it was “unduly lenient”.

Discover Bubbling Burkes, Chelmsford’s licensed Harry Potter gift shop, with themed drinks, merchandise, potion classes and magical experiences on Bond Street.

Lefties opened its second UK store at Lakeside Shopping Centre on October 29, bringing affordable fashion, childrenswear and homeware to Essex.

M25 clockwise delays continue after an earlier crash past Junction 27 for the M11, with queues affecting drivers. Allow extra time for journeys.

Essex Police investigate after two cars fled a Chelmsford crash on November 2, throwing a motorcyclist from his bike. Police appeal for witnesses and CCTV.

Police are appealing for information after three hooded men were reportedly involved in a disturbance in Harwich.

Essex Police issue a CCTV appeal after a man exposed himself on Shalford Road, Rayne, Essex, on September 30 before running down Brunwin Road.

Discover six Essex Bonfire Night events on November 5, with fireworks, bonfires and family entertainment in Billericay, Thurrock, Colchester and more.

Colchester Zoo has announced the arrival of an endangered chimpanzee infant which has been born.

Russell Brand is facing prison after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court.

Essex Police are seeking Anthen Beveridge, 37, of Harlow, over failing to answer bail. Information can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers.

M25 Essex delays as a lane closes anticlockwise after Brook Street Roundabout, with queues towards junction 29 for the A127 and 13-minute delays.

A12 Chelmsford Bypass crash causes London-bound delays at Junction 18 near Danbury, with queues back to Boreham Interchange. Allow extra time.

Essex could see temperatures dip to -2C on November 15 as a cold snap approaches, while the Met Office warns of colder interludes later in November.