Chelmsford Weekly News

New figures show more than 1,600 litter reports in Essex parks over five years, with Thurrock, Southend and Braintree councils recording the most.

Salty Dogs returns to Maldon for its 38th year, showcasing coastal art, photography, jewellery and gifts from local Essex artists celebrating maritime heritage

Six Essex towns rank among the East of England’s happiest places to live in Rightmove’s 2026 index, with Chelmsford leading Leigh, Colchester and more in Essex.

David Walliams’ £10.5m London townhouse is for sale as he denies allegations of targeting teenage fans, published by the Guardian and ITN.

Rod Stewart fans will have the chance to hear some of his greatest hits when a popular tribute show comes to Braintree.

Essex man Daniel Fowler, 23, admits voyeurism and outraging public decency after a phone was seen over a toilet cubicle at Cudmore Grove Country Park.

A12 crash near Hatfield Peverel causes delays southbound after Junction 20A, with slow traffic towards Chelmsford and London. Drivers advised to allow extra time.

THE Home Office has defended plans to accommodate asylum seekers in Tillingham after MPs and councillors called for the proposals to be reconsidered

Hundreds of Santas will dash through Colchester Castle Park to raise money for charity.

Essex SEND families face EHCP delays, with fewer than one in five plans issued on time and waits averaging 54 weeks, despite a shrinking council backlog

Four Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants in Essex will reopen under Common Table Group after a 57-site deal, with new menus planned.

Peter Shilton backs Harry Kane to break England’s men’s appearance record as the striker closes in on 125 caps at a special event with Madame Tussauds London.

OpenTable reveals Essex’s 10 best restaurants for November, based on diner reviews, including The Punch Bowl, GABS and Medusa, plus pubs and fine dining.

Whites Pie & Mash in Walton-on-the-Naze bans dogs after a November 10 incident between two animals; only assistance dogs allowed inside the shop.

Pakwaan in Writtle, Chelmsford, is the only Essex restaurant named in the British Indian Good Food Guide’s Top 100 Indian restaurants in Britain for 2026.

Rochester Christmas Market returns November 27 to December 13 with 120+ stalls, festive food, entertainment and free entry, 45 minutes from Southend.

Essex Police appeal for witnesses after a man in his 80s died following a car collision with two pedestrians in Mount Bures; woman remains in hospital.

One of the world's largest container ships is set to dock in Essex next week.

Keith Silk, 34, has been jailed for two years and 11 months after violent disorder and criminal damage at an Epping Bell Hotel protest.

Ryanair passengers at Stansted Airport face a new 60-minute check-in and bag-drop deadline from November 10, with late travellers risking missed flights.