Chelmsford News and Events
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See what's On in Chelmsford. The events calendar is always packed with arts festivals, live music, exhibitions, blockbuster theatre shows, sport and activities for family and kids.
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Chelmsford News March 2, 2025
The two magical steam train day-trips setting off from Essex this year
RAIL enthusiasts in Essex have two exciting steam train day-trips from the county to choose from this year – with one taking passengers all the way to Cardiff Chelmsford Weekly News | What’s On …
Chelmsford News February 25, 2025
Huge moon sculpture that’s toured the world slammed as ‘depressing’ by Essex residents
The sculpture has travelled 41 countries before heading to Essex Essex Live – What’s On …
Chelmsford News February 12, 2025
Save money and boredom courtesy of English Heritage’s half-term happenings!
Parents, grandparents and carers will rejoice in hearing that English Heritage has a range of half-term happenings at its sites this February. Chelmsford Weekly News | What’s On …
Chelmsford News February 8, 2025
The quaint Essex woods with cafe overlooking pretty pond that’s soon to be filled with bluebells
It truly is a magical walk Essex Live – What’s On …
Chelmsford News January 28, 2025
Sleep soundly and save with Adjustamatic’s adjustable bed range
We all know a good night’s sleep is crucial for our overall health and our bed is at the heart of getting the right zzzz’s! Chelmsford Weekly News | What’s On …
Chelmsford News January 8, 2025
Don’t let the rain put a damper on great days out with English Heritage
No one wants to mention the R word…let’s face it, the UK has been pretty these past few months, but whatever the weather may have in store, there’s still lots of fun and exploring to be had in 2025. Chelmsford Weekly News | What’s On …
Chelmsford News January 2, 2025
Primark shopper says £6 face cream ‘sinks in better’ than £79 high-end version
One shopper has shared her thoughts on the Primark PS Pro Hydration Cream with SPF 15, which costs £6, and compared it to the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream, which costs £79 Essex Live – What’s On …
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Essex Live
- The Essex shopping village that 'rivals Bicester' perfect for Christmas shoppingby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Mel King) on November 7, 2026 at 8:00 am
There's so many shops with incredible discounts to keep you occupied all day
- Everything you need to know ahead of the Brentwood remembrance paradeby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on November 7, 2026 at 7:00 am
Hundreds of locals flock to the town centre every year
- Stansted Airport set to launch new flights to popular holiday destinationby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on November 6, 2026 at 3:00 pm
The flights will begin in Spring 2027
- Brand new gym to open above dessert restaurant in Basildon retail parkby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Mel King) on November 6, 2026 at 2:00 pm
It is set to open very soon
- The Essex seaside town where businesses 'struggle more than ever' in Winterby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on November 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm
The winter can impact local businesses badly
Chelmsford Weekly News Leisure
- Store selling viral 'blind boxes' opens at Essex shopping centreby Mason.Lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey on November 6, 2026 at 8:49 pm
Keiko Shop opens at The Meadows Shopping Centre in Chelmsford, bringing anime, Japanese and Chinese collectibles, blind boxes and mystery toys to Essex.
- Popular fast food joint to open at Essex shopping centreby matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith on November 6, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Slim Chickens will open at Lakeside Shopping Centre in West Thurrock in early December, creating 50 jobs and offering dine-in, takeaway and delivery services.
- How one of Essex's biggest fireworks nights is brought to lifeby ben.shahrabi@newsquest.co.uk | Ben Shahrabi on November 6, 2026 at 5:00 pm
The volunteer-run spectacular, organised by the Maldon Rotary Club, will light up the sky over Promenade Park this Saturday, November 7
- 10 magical Stansted Airport Christmas destinations less than £100by brandon.penny@newsquest.co.uk | Brandon Penny on November 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Stansted Airport magical destinations perfect for a Christmas trip this year for less than £100.
- Why to visit the Essex village home to one of UK's best pubs that's fit for a Kingby matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith on November 6, 2026 at 11:00 am
A guide to the village of Dedham on the Essex and Suffolk border with a great pub visited by King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Chelmsford Weekly News Sports
- 300-year-old oak crashes onto Essex cricket club clubhouse as appeal launchedby matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith on November 4, 2026 at 4:47 pm
Woodham Mortimer Cricket Club launches a fundraiser after a 300-year-old oak damaged its Essex clubhouse on October 24.
- Arsenal star and Essex wonderkid Max Dowman gets three-game ban after red cardby claudia.bradley@newsquest.co.uk | Claudia Bradley on October 30, 2026 at 2:49 pm
A teenage football sensation from Essex has been dealt a major blow after Arsenal failed in its attempt to overturn his red card.
- 300-year-old oak tree smashes into historic Essex cricket clubhouseby matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith on October 27, 2026 at 12:51 pm
A 300-year-old oak tree crashed into Woodham Mortimer Cricket Club’s Essex clubhouse, causing major damage and threatening its 2027 youth programme.
- Essex-born football star awarded three Guinness World Recordsby Mason.Lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey on October 8, 2026 at 8:30 am
Essex-born Arsenal star Max Dowman receives three Guinness World Records, including youngest Champions League player, Premier League scorer and champion.
- Horse racing to return to Chelmsford Racecourse under new managementby ben.shahrabi@newsquest.co.uk | Ben Shahrabi on October 7, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Chelmsford City Racecourse will reopen under ARC management on November 2, 2026, subject to BHA approval, with six fixtures planned in November
Chelmsford Weekly Local News
- The vibrant award winning Essex village home to Gemma Collins' £1.3 million mansionby emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle on November 7, 2026 at 5:00 am
Roxwell is a vibrant Essex village home to TOWIE star Gemma Collins' £1.3 million mansion.
- £1.6m home with its own swimming pool for sale in Essex's 'poshest village'by jessica.day-parker@newsquest.co.uk | Jessica Day-Parker on November 7, 2026 at 5:00 am
Four-bedroom Essex house Lowlands is on the market for £1.6 million in Ramsden Bellhouse, one of the UK's poshest villages, with a pool and gardens.
- Full 41-minute diversion route this weekend amid major road closureby jessica.day-parker@newsquest.co.uk | Jessica Day-Parker on November 7, 2026 at 4:00 am
A130 southbound closure in Essex from November 6 to November 9 brings a 33-mile A12 and A127 diversion, with congestion and bus changes expected.
- Store selling viral 'blind boxes' opens at Essex shopping centreby Mason.Lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey on November 6, 2026 at 8:49 pm
Keiko Shop opens at The Meadows Shopping Centre in Chelmsford, bringing anime, Japanese and Chinese collectibles, blind boxes and mystery toys to Essex.
- Dispersal order in Essex town centre to help tackle anti-social behaviourby mason.lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey on November 6, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Essex Police impose a dispersal order in Witham town centre from November 6 to November 8, targeting anti-social behaviour on Newlands Street and nearby areas.
Essex Live
- The Essex shopping village that 'rivals Bicester' perfect for Christmas shoppingby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Mel King) on November 7, 2026 at 8:00 am
There's so many shops with incredible discounts to keep you occupied all day
- Everything you need to know ahead of the Brentwood remembrance paradeby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on November 7, 2026 at 7:00 am
Hundreds of locals flock to the town centre every year
- 'I live in squalor in my supported-living home - I'm not being supported'by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Laura Fidler) on November 7, 2026 at 6:00 am
Ian Ward, 78, said he has been promised change, but nothing happens
- Essex hospital parking charges to increase as they vow to 'keep increases as small as possible'by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Mel King) on November 6, 2026 at 6:00 pm
They say the increases are in line with inflation
- Hosepipe ban update as Essex's reservoirs remain 'very low'by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on November 6, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Essex and Suffolk Water has said that "a few rainy days won't undo months of dry weather"
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