Chelmsford Weekly News

Downing Street defends flying the Prime Minister’s plane via Manchester to collect Andy Burnham for the Commonwealth summit, amid slavery apology calls.

Next will reopen at Braintree Village on December 9, with up to 50 per cent off menswear, womenswear and childrenswear, alongside new brands.

A120 eastbound near Stansted Airport is affected by an unconfirmed incident between the airport and Takeley, with delays expected.

A12 Essex closures: southbound stretch between Marks Tey and Hatfield Peverel shuts overnight from November 4 for resurfacing, with a 23-mile diversion.

South Woodham Ferrers bookshop owner Hazel Murrell praises community support as The Book Nut prepares for Christmas, with events, book clubs and author talks.

Ryanair passengers flying from Stansted face new bag drop rules from November 10, with checked luggage facilities closing 60 minutes before departure.

Two people charged after three homemade explosive devices were found in Brentwood, prompting the evacuation of 40 homes and a 100-metre cordon.

Journalism Matters highlights Andy Burnham’s call to protect independent and local news, fair digital markets, and journalism’s role in democracy.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham explains that with greater local power must come local accountability. And that is why local journalism matters.

Andy Burnham backs Journalism Matters, calling journalism a vital national infrastructure and local news essential for democracy and accountability.

Smoking rates in Essex have fallen from 11 per cent to 9.2 per cent, the lowest level on record.

Centrepoint welcomed the new changes by hosting a visit from Department for Work and Pensions Minister Stephen Timms MP

Shania Twain will headline State Fayre 2027 in Chelmsford, Essex, on June 19, with the festival running June 18–20. Tickets go on sale November 6.

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Brentwood, Essex, is closed on November 2 for urgent electrical repairs after power cuts, affecting visits and charity income.

Henry Nowak’s family speak to ITV about his Southampton murder, police bodycam footage and the independent review announced by Home Secretary.

M25 crash near Brentwood causes lengthy anticlockwise delays after Junction 28 for the A12, with congestion stretching towards Junction 30 and the A13.

Rare four-bedroom Victorian home in Colchester’s Beverley Road listed for £725,000 freehold, with period features, four floors, west-facing garden and EV charger.

Two brothers have each given a life-saving gift to patients in need through stem cell donation.

Running a pub has never been easy, but for aspiring landlords there are plenty of opportunities currently available across Essex.

With more than 60 children in Essex waiting for their permanent family, Essex County Council raised awareness of National Adoption Week.