Chelmsford News and Events
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Chelmsford News March 14, 2026
The award-winning Essex park with panoramic views of London
The park features an ancient woodlands dating back to prehistoric time Essex Live – What’s On …
Chelmsford News March 9, 2026
Get cashback on your Mother’s Day spend with TopCashback
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, treat your mum and yourself with TopCashback. Chelmsford Weekly News | What’s On …
Chelmsford News February 24, 2026
Next jacket perfect for cooler spring days that makes shoppers look ‘effortlessly sleek’
‘So many people have commented on it’ Essex Live – What’s On …
Chelmsford News February 21, 2026
Airliner launching new route to Paris at Stansted Airport from next month
The first flight to Paris from Stansted Airport will take place in March, there will be a daily flight available every Thursday and Sunday throughout the month, according to the EasyJet website. Chelmsford Weekly News | What’s On …
Chelmsford News February 7, 2026
New sushi and ramen restaurant opens at busy Essex shopping centre
It is said to serve up ‘bold flavours and serious comfort food’ Essex Live – What’s On …
Chelmsford News February 6, 2026
JLS tickets for Essex summer series festival now on sale
Fans are now able to purchase tickets for JLS’s headline date at the Colchester Castle summer series in Lower Castle Park on August 28. Chelmsford Weekly News | What’s On …
Chelmsford News January 21, 2026
Marks and Spencer shoppers impressed with ‘soft and comfy’ £20 jumper hailed a ‘wardrobe staple’
It is the perfect jumper to add warmth without compromising on style Essex Live – What’s On …
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Essex Live
- The legal way to buy Essex criminals' stolen goods for cheap from power tools to bikesby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Matt Lee) on May 15, 2026 at 5:00 pm
It happens when police are unable to identify the owner of the recovered items
- Exact date 3 new shops will open at Essex's biggest outlet shopping centreby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on May 15, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Some items will be discounted as much as 60%
- Lidl shares update on new Tilbury superstore as it nears completionby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on May 14, 2026 at 5:00 pm
It is set to open this year
- Family-run coffee shop with children's playroom 'unlike any other' opens in Chelmsfordby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on May 14, 2026 at 3:00 pm
The new spot is run by husband and wife Emma and Scott and welcomes the whole family from children to dogs
- The fantastic Essex café next to a train station with the best chicken wraps and phenomenal coffeeby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on May 14, 2026 at 10:00 am
It really serves everything, from great breakfasts to paninis
Chelmsford Weekly News Leisure
- This Essex village has three great pubs with remarkable historiesby grace.capel@newsquest.co.uk | Grace Capel on May 16, 2026 at 5:00 am
Three pubs populate Great Bromley, all with incredible menus and commendable histories: The Cross Inn, The Courthouse and The Snooty Fox.
- 5 scenic Essex walks with refreshing pub pit-stops ahead of 'mini heatwave'by jessica.day-parker@newsquest.co.uk | Jessica Day-Parker on May 16, 2026 at 5:00 am
Five of the best scenic walking trails in Essex with a pub pitstop along the way.
- Super rare ancient coins discovered in Essex landby matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith on May 15, 2026 at 2:11 pm
Two more ancient coins have been discovered at the original site of the Great Baddow Hoard, Essex.
- Closing down signs appear at shopping centre store with 'iconic' productsby brandon.penny@newsquest.co.uk | Brandon Penny on May 15, 2026 at 2:02 pm
Outdoor clothing store, Craghoppers is set to close its Braintree Freeport Village store, with a closing down sale currently on.
- Seven Essex beaches named among the best in the countryby brandon.penny@newsquest.co.uk | Brandon Penny on May 15, 2026 at 10:13 am
Seven beaches across Tendring have been granted with Blue Flag status, making them some of the best across the UK.
Chelmsford Weekly News Sports
- Maldon women take on epic Finland Hyrox quest for two vital charitieson May 8, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Four Maldon women are flying to Finland for a Hyrox challenge in support of two charities - Breast Reconstruction Awareness and Crohn's disease support.
- Man runs London Marathon with ‘20 kg log on back’ to honour late grandmaby anuska.banerjee@newsquest.co.uk | Anuska Banerjee on May 5, 2026 at 5:00 pm
An 'incredible' Essex man took on one of the world’s most iconic races in an extraordinary way—by carrying a 20kg log on his back.
- Marathon runner launches fast-growing business after being stranded at finish lineby halle.groves@newsquest.co.uk | Halle Groves on May 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm
A Coggeshall resident has seen huge business success after turning a frustrating London Marathon moment into a life-line for events.
- World's 'strongest woman' encourages women to get strong - 'Just give it a go'by claudia.bradley@newsquest.co.uk | Claudia Bradley on May 2, 2026 at 5:00 pm
The world’s strongest woman is encouraging women to give strength training a go while championing the UK Armed Forces Strongman and Strongwoman competition.
- Armed Forces strong competition puts strength and stamina on showby claudia.bradley@newsquest.co.uk | Claudia Bradley on April 30, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Grit, steel and power were centre stage at the Merville Barracks on Wednesday for the UK Armed Forces Strongman and Strongwoman event.
Chelmsford Weekly Local News
- This Essex village has three great pubs with remarkable historiesby grace.capel@newsquest.co.uk | Grace Capel on May 16, 2026 at 5:00 am
Three pubs populate Great Bromley, all with incredible menus and commendable histories: The Cross Inn, The Courthouse and The Snooty Fox.
- Every National Trust site in Essex ranked from best to worst according to visitorsby Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat on May 16, 2026 at 5:00 am
Here is every National Trust site in Essex ranked according to reviews on Tripadvisor.
- Inside the luxury home in 'sought after' Essex village for sale at over £1mby matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith on May 16, 2026 at 5:00 am
A sprawling six-bedroom home in a picturesque village with a large garden is on the market for offers over £1,200,000.
- Air ambulance called to 'incident' on busy Essex routeby matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith on May 15, 2026 at 8:16 pm
Essex and Herts Air Ambulance have reportedly attended an incident in Essex that has closed the A127 in Southend.
- Essex shop selling 'illegal vapes' to children shut downby matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith on May 15, 2026 at 6:50 pm
A town centre shop has been forced to close its doors following an investigation into the sale of illegal vapes and tobacco.
Essex Live
- The key changes Reform has made in Essex during first week in powerby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Matt Lee) on May 16, 2026 at 9:00 am
They have immediately started making a series of key decisions
- Investigation underway after roof fire at on-call Essex fire stationby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Matt Lee) on May 16, 2026 at 8:56 am
There was no internal damage to the building
- Essex mum's 'menopause brain fog' was actually blood cancerby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on May 16, 2026 at 8:00 am
She hopes to empower the public to spot the signs and speak to their GP as soon as possible if something doesn’t feel right
- 3-legged dog in Essex foster care looks for forever home but no one wants herby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Paige Freshwater) on May 16, 2026 at 7:04 am
Laika has been described as "totally fearless" but is still waiting for a forever home in Essex - do you have a space in your home and heart for the poor pooch?
- The tiny Essex station that's the quietest on the London Undergroundby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on May 16, 2026 at 7:00 am
It sees just 369 passengers every day despite being part of one of London's busiest lines
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