Chelmsford Weekly News

Reform UK has taken control of Essex County Council in dramatic political earthquake which ended 25 years of Conservative rule at County Hall.

Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage has landed in Essex by helicopter at Chelmsford Racecourse.

A reported crash is causing delays for Essex commuters on the A12 Northbound.

Essex Police have issued an update following a three-vehicle collision on the A12 this afternoon, May 8.

Four Maldon women are flying to Finland for a Hyrox challenge in support of two charities - Breast Reconstruction Awareness and Crohn's disease support.

A Witham man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder during an incident during which a woman sustained very serious injuries.

A major Essex road is blocked due to a crash on the A12 Londonbound.

Runners have raised nearly £60,000 for Essex and Herts Air Ambulance during recent marathons.

With results of Essex County Council elections now in, we have put together the biggest names to lose their seats.

A city street is set to close for upcoming overnight roadworks.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said she was “very proud” of her party’s election results, despite losing Essex County Council to Reform UK.

A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving offences after a crash which left a passenger seriously injured.

Police are searching for a wanted man on recall to prison.

Reform UK has taken control of Essex County Council after dramatic night of election results across Essex.

The leader of Essex County Council, Kevin Bentley has lost his seat to Reform UK.

Councillor Kevin Bentley was defeated in the Stanway and Marks Tey division by Reform UK candidate Andrew Patrick Harding.

Gary Maughan, aged 59, from Saffron Walden, has been reported missing to Essex Police.

A woman and her dog were injured in an incident involving two other 'boxer-type' dogs.

Reform UK have taken control of Essex County Council, ending 25 years of Conservative control.

Residents have been left “in tears” after 30 lorries and diggers were used to rip up grassland to build an unauthorised travellers’ site over the weekend.