Chelmsford Weekly News

Leader of Essex County Council Kevin Bentley has been shortlisted for Leader of the Year at the LGIU and CCLA Cllr Awards.

A new study by Markel Direct has shown Essex in the bottom three for UK areas which experienced the most instances of tool theft from vehicles.

A round-up of individuals already sentenced to jail time so far this month.

A list of additional Essex train stations Greater Anglia passengers will be able to use contactless ticketing at in December.

Packaging company Sadlers has analysed the government's local authority collected waste management annual results between 2023 and 2024.

A woman from Clacton who stole alcohol to fund her drugs habit has been handed a lifeline by magistrates.

We have put together some of the most notable road closures coming up across north and mid Essex in the coming weeks.

There are many different new routes Gazette readers want to see added as options for Stansted Airport, including Jersey and Inverness.

Here are the biggest Christmas Lights and Essex Lights Shows happening across the county this festive season!

The kitchen of an Essex home has been left with smoke and fire damage after a pan caught alight.

If you’re looking for a traditional country pub mixed with a family friendly restaurant venue, the Duke of Wellington in Hatfield Peverel is a must-visit.

The Great British Schools Guide (GBSG) has released data to reveal the schools where children are the most well behaved, as rated by parents.

Three Essex pubs have been named among the best places to get a Sunday roast across the country by Muddy Stilettos.

With the announcement of police and crime commissioners to be abolished across England and Wales, Roger Hirst says this does not change the direction already agreed.

Colchester Zoo is set to launch its Christmas advert on Monday to help global conservation efforts with a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the zoo’s daily life.

A campsite set on the fun-filled Hill Farm in Essex has been crowned as a top family campsite in the East of England.

Young people in Essex have named knife crime as their top safety concern as part of the Violence and Vulnerability Unit's Listening Project.

VisitEngland has revealed the winners of its Visitor Attraction Accolades for 2024-2025, recognising "excellence within the visitor attraction sector".

A new app which will link police with retailers will give officers an 'enormous advantage' in tackling shoplifting.

A man is wanted on recall to prison after being sentenced as part of a wounding investigation.