Chelmsford Weekly News

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'.

Fire crews have tackled a house fire in Harlow that was believed to be caused by a gas cylinder.

Police are appealing for information after a hit-and-run involving a van and a motorbike on the A12 near Witham.

A beloved Essex motorcycle run has been cancelled due to low ticket sales and a clash with another event.

A once high street staple, GAME has collapsed into administration having once had more than 300 stores.

Fresh travel advice has been issued to Stansted and Southend Airport passengers looking to head to Portugal this summer.