Chelmsford Weekly News

Former teacher Kieran Kyle jailed for 20 weeks after racist death threats against Kemi Badenoch and her husband; court imposes five-year restraining order.

Essex Police seized 5,507 uninsured vehicles between January and October 2026, as nationwide Operation Drive Insured targets illegal driving from November 9.

Essex Police appeal for missing Chelmsford man William “Billy” Thompson, 29, last seen nearly a week ago and possibly using crutches. Welfare concerns.

Olivia Attwood tipped to replace Maya Jama as Love Island host after her departure, with Maura Higgins and Vick Hope reportedly in the running for the role.

Stanford-le-Hope’s Inn on the Green has reopened after a six-figure refurbishment, with expanded outdoor seating, heaters and new sports TV screens.

M25 crash causes major delays clockwise between Junction 30 and 31 near Lakeside and Purfleet, with traffic held and queues building. Drivers warned of delays.

Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and 6 months in prison at Southwark Crown Court for rape and three sexual assaults between 2004 and 2009.

Boy taken to Colchester Hospital after being hit by a car on Bergholt Road. Road closed temporarily as ambulance crews attended the crash in Essex.

Essex Police seize £10,360 cash, illicit cigarettes, tobacco and vapes in Operation Machinize, a crackdown on money laundering and organised crime across Essex.

Two people died after a Ford Fiesta crashed into a wall in Chelmsford, on November 8. Essex Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.

A12 northbound crash at Junction 20B for Hatfield Peverel North causes lane closure and delays towards Witham, Essex. Drivers advised to allow extra time.

Essex Police appeal for help finding a missing Clacton man who may be driving a white Ford Ranger and has links to Bury St Edmunds.

Essex's policing commissioner has launched a blistering attack on Government-backed plans to swallow Essex Police into a regional "super force"

Home Office seeks to extend asylum seeker accommodation at MDP Wethersfield, Essex, beyond April 2027 as ministers work to end asylum hotel use.

Essex fog warning as Met Office alert issued for Saffron Walden from November 9, with reduced visibility and travel disruption expected until November 10.

Four former Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants in Essex will reopen under Common Table Group, creating new jobs at venues in Basildon, Southend and more.

Russell Brand is due to be sentenced today after being found guilty of raping one fan and sexually assaulting three other women during his career in showbiz.

Russell Brand is due to be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court after being found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults against four women during his career.

Fog diverts flights from London City Airport to Stansted as a Met Office warning covers London and Essex, with travel delays expected on November 9.

A12 crash causes queueing traffic Brentwood-bound near Ingatestone, while gas works affect Station Lane and M25 delays hit Essex motorists near Lakeside.