Chelmsford Weekly News

The BBC is seeking children in Essex to take part in their brand-new programme, Will You Be My Friend?.

A campaign has been launched by Essex County Council and Essex Fire and Rescue Service to highlight the importance of recycling batteries.

The A12 London-bound between Junction 19 for Boreham and Junction 18 for Sandon has closed this afternoon due to a 'serious collision'.

Man found ‘cowering’ in swamp after 100mph A13 police chase caught by police dog Kaiser.

A road in an Essex village was closed following an emergency incident earlier today with fire crews tackling a blaze.

All Essex lines are currently facing delays due to heat related issues.

UKHSA have extended their amber heat health alert for Essex and the rest of the East of England amid the ongoing heatwave that has brough 30C temperatures.

Essex train services on Greater Anglia routes are being delayed this afternoon due to an issue with hot weather.

Bridge Road in Moreton, Essex, has been closed due to an ongoing incident.

Major supermarket Morrisons has confirmed the Essex stores that could close under new plans across the country.

The Ice Cream Club, on Southend's Eastern Esplanade, is offering a 99 ice cream for just 99p, a move designed to give visitors a slice of nostalgia.

Many residents are wondering when the heatwave will end as Essex will have had five days of it by Wednesday, the Met Office says.

Tara Wilcock, 43 from Harwich, Essex, shared her weight loss journey, as she lost five stone after her son's death triggered comfort eating.

Residents around Braintree have been left with no water or low pressure as a burst main disrupts supply on what's set to be the hottest day of the year.

A total of 11 Netflix shows have been cancelled in 2026 so far, while another five are coming to an end - see the full list of titles.

Temperatures in Essex are expected to soar higher today, as forecasters the Met Office have predicted highs of 34C in parts of the region.

Essex Police have revealed that a motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital following a multi-vehicle crash that closed a stretch of the A12 near Boreham.

The Globe pub in Chelmsford has made two appearances on national television in just one week on Celebs Go Dating and The Only Way is Essex.

A High Court injunction has been issued for Willows Green, near Felsted, after the site was taken over by travellers without permission.

Mila's restaurant in Leigh-on-Sea has announced the "difficult decision" to close.