Chelmsford News and Events
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Chelmsford News September 28, 2023
Good Beer Guide 2024: Best pubs in Essex listed
The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) has published its 2024 Good Beer Guide, including a list of the best pubs across Essex Chelmsford Weekly News | What’s On …
Chelmsford News September 11, 2023
BBC Breakfast host Victoria Valentine leaving for new career
BBC Breakfast host Victoria Valentine is leaving the popular morning programme to pursue a new career after 15 years on our TV screens. Chelmsford Weekly News | What’s On …
Chelmsford News August 26, 2023
BBC Essex presenter announces departure from show
A POPULAR BBC Essex radio presenter has announced his departure from the show. Chelmsford Weekly News | What’s On …
Chelmsford News August 20, 2023
Everything we know about The Clacton Airshow as Red Arrows, RAF and Royal Navy planes set to fly
A guide to all the action in the air and on the ground Essex Live – What’s On …
Chelmsford News August 8, 2023
The Traitors’ Maddy Smedley to join Channel 4 Hollyoaks
BBC The Traitors star Maddy Smedley is joining Channel 4 Hollyoaks this week. Chelmsford Weekly News | What’s On …
Chelmsford News August 2, 2023
New Hobbycraft store to open in Lakeside in September, creating 12 jobs
Staff are being trained up ahead of the grand opening day later this year Essex Live – What’s On …
Chelmsford News July 25, 2023
Great British Pub Awards: Lion & Lamb in Essex shortlisted
Among the nominations for the Great British Pub Awards 2023 the Lion & Lamb near Dunmow in Essex was shortlisted for Greene King Pub of the Year Chelmsford Weekly News | 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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