Chelmsford News and Events
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Chelmsford News December 2, 2023
Brand new ‘Asda Express’ to open in Romford
The new store, which opens on Tuesday December 5, will be located on South Street next door to Romford Station Essex Live – What’s On …
Chelmsford News November 26, 2023
Chelmsford is named Essex’s best city for nightlife
Online casino Luck.com analysed data on the number of bars and clubs, the number of pubs, the average cost of a pint, the average cost of a takeaway and safety scores for walking alone at night to determine the top cities for partygoers in the UK. Chelmsford Weekly News | What’s On …
Chelmsford News November 15, 2023
The Real Greek opening in Braintree Village in December
The restaurant, described as the UK’s only authentic Greek restaurant group, offer diners an authentic menu from Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean. Chelmsford Weekly News | What’s On …
Chelmsford News October 28, 2023
Essex seaside town raved about by travel expert as ‘fantastic’ family holiday
Southend and Clacton left visitors underwhelmed with its scenery, safety, as well as peace and quiet Essex Live – What’s On …
Chelmsford News October 26, 2023
London Stansted welcomes new SunExpress Turkish flights
It will be the third airline to offer flights to Izmir, Turkey’s third largest city. Chelmsford Weekly News | What’s On …
Chelmsford News October 13, 2023
Essex Trading Standards warning on So Divine vibrating love egg
Essex trading standards have recalled a vibrating egg sex toy as a potential risk to customers health following a report that the toy may “warm up.” Chelmsford Weekly News | What’s On …
Chelmsford News October 11, 2023
Adventure Island announces brand new ride offering ‘panoramic views’ across Southend
The popular amusement park shared plans to relocate rides to make way for the new addition Essex Live – What’s On …
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Essex Live
- 'Absolutely magical' London hotel stay with Winter Wonderland entry now £129by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Laura Mckenna) on November 7, 2026 at 7:07 pm
Save up to 62% on a magical break that shoppers say "makes you feel like you're in a Christmas movie"
- The stunning Essex pub with cosy fire named among the best in the UKby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Mel King) on November 7, 2026 at 7:00 pm
It has also been named the best in Essex
- 9 stunning Dogs Trust pooches looking for their forever homes this Novemberby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on November 7, 2026 at 6:00 pm
There's a dog for everyone!
- The Essex zoo named among the best attractionsby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Mel King) on November 7, 2026 at 5:00 pm
It makes for a spectacular day out
- 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
Chelmsford Weekly News Leisure
- The 'chocolate-box' Essex town named among UK's best places to liveby brandon.penny@newsquest.co.uk | Brandon Penny on November 7, 2026 at 12:00 pm
The Essex market town of Saffron Walden has been named among the best places to live for 2027 by Muddy Stilettos.
- 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.
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
- Police and ambulance on scene as A12 CLOSED after 'serious crash'by brandon.penny@newsquest.co.uk | Brandon Penny on November 7, 2026 at 6:11 pm
A serious crash has closed part of the A12 in both directions in Colchester.
- Man and woman charged after drugs and cash found in raidby brandon.penny@newsquest.co.uk | Brandon Penny on November 7, 2026 at 3:47 pm
A man and a woman have been charged after police found a large quantity of cannabis and cash during a raid on a property in Tilbury.
- Nearly 2,000 drug driving arrests made across Essex in 2026by brandon.penny@newsquest.co.uk | Brandon Penny on November 7, 2026 at 2:02 pm
Essex Police made 1,960 drug-driving arrests between January 1 and October 31, 2026, more than twice drink-driving arrests, latest figures show.
- Three men 'impersonate police officers' attempting to steal from publicby brandon.penny@newsquest.co.uk | Brandon Penny on November 7, 2026 at 12:37 pm
Essex Police investigate Tilbury incidents as three men in a white SUV impersonated officers and attempted to steal wallets, keys and phones on November 7.
- The 'chocolate-box' Essex town named among UK's best places to liveby brandon.penny@newsquest.co.uk | Brandon Penny on November 7, 2026 at 12:00 pm
The Essex market town of Saffron Walden has been named among the best places to live for 2027 by Muddy Stilettos.
Essex Live
- The stunning Essex pub with cosy fire named among the best in the UKby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Mel King) on November 7, 2026 at 7:00 pm
It has also been named the best in Essex
- 9 stunning Dogs Trust pooches looking for their forever homes this Novemberby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on November 7, 2026 at 6:00 pm
There's a dog for everyone!
- The Essex zoo named among the best attractionsby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Mel King) on November 7, 2026 at 5:00 pm
It makes for a spectacular day out
- 'My Maldon house is falling down - I'm trapped living in a nightmare'by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Isobel Williams, SWNS, Mel King) on November 7, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Repairs have been quoted at £1million - more than the house is worth
- New takeaways could be banned from opening near schools in Southendby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Naomi Greenaway, LDR, Mel King) on November 7, 2026 at 2:00 pm
“Having more takeaways or fast food outlets in the vicinity of local schools is too much a temptation for children"
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