Chelmsford Weekly News

Essex may be home to many charming destinations, but some hidden gems still fly under the radar like Coggeshall near Colchester.

The deputy leader of Nigel Farage's Reform UK, Richard Tice is under investigation by the parliamentary standards watchdog for allegedly failing to declare an interest.

Shahin Ahmed, the father of 7-year-old Musa Ahmed, who sadly died following an incident at West Mersea beach, has paid tribute to his son.

A teenager who arrived in the UK alone after a dangerous journey across Europe says he now feels “happy” and “proud” after rebuilding his life through education.

Organisers for the Manningtree Town Regatta were forced to cancel their 90th anniversary fireworks display due to the ongoing drought.

G & J Barron Farms, run by the Barron family in Colchester, has been forced to close its Christmas shop and end turkey production due to blackhead disease.

A hosepipe ban, issued by Essex and Suffolk Water, comes into effect from today. Here is all you need to know.

A heat health alert for Essex has been upgraded to amber, as temperatures to set to soar above 30C this week.

An independent investigation has raised concerns about mental health provision at Chelmsford Prison following the death of prisoner Steven Davidson in 2024.

The government’s decision to cancel the A12 widening scheme has cost taxpayers £212.5million so far, Department for Transport figures reveal.

Essex Police have issued an update after an air ambulance landed near Brook Retail Park in Clacton responding to a serious crash.

An Essex & Herts Air Ambulance has landed near Brook Retail Park in Clacton after reports of a crash.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has provided an update after a second fire in three days at Middlewick Ranges in Colchester.

A huge area of land has been destroyed after a fire in Grays, with crews on the scene tackling the blaze.

A fire near the railway track at Waltham Cross has resulted in cancelled services and also prompted a warning for M25 drivers.

Second fire in matter of days at Middlewick Ranges Around 30 firefighters at the scene People told to avoid the area

A fire has once again broken out at Middlewick Ranges in Colchester, just days after a huge blaze at the same site.

M25 drivers are being warned of overnight closures on the M25 and the Dartford tunnel for nearly a month.

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle after a late-night police chase in Colchester.

Five adorable felines, currently under the care of Cats Protection in Essex, are looking for forever homes.