Chelmsford News and Events

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Chelmsford News February 21, 2026

The 'hidden gem' restaurant with 'stunning view' crowned Essex's best
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Matt Lee) on June 17, 2026 at 1:00 pm
It has picked up another top award
Aldi plans to open new supermarket in this Essex town as part of national expansion
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Matt Lee) on June 17, 2026 at 7:00 am
It has an anticipated opening date of September this year
Monsoon and Accessorize to shut on busy Essex high street
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on June 16, 2026 at 12:00 pm
An official closing date has not yet been confirmed
H&M to open brand new store in busy Essex shopping centre
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Matt Lee) on June 15, 2026 at 7:30 pm
They are opening up a store in a busy shopping centre
Essex mum transforms £100 Facebook Marketplace cabin into 'girly haven' saving £3,445
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (SWNSEmilyPhillips (Emily Phillips), Mel King) on June 15, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Jamie Ambrose bought the bargain garden log cabin for just £100 and is turning it into her own retreat — saving thousands compared to buying new

Best walks in Essex as temperatures set to soar to 30C
by matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith on June 17, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Here are some of the best walks in Essex as forecasters predict temperatures to top 30 degrees this weekend.
Chain announces flagship Essex restaurant opening is DELAYED
by brandon.penny@newsquest.co.uk | Brandon Penny on June 17, 2026 at 12:05 pm
Plans for Miss Millie's to open in Colchester High Street have been delayed due to power issues.
M&S launches luxury beauty freebie worth more than £100
by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright on June 17, 2026 at 6:00 am
Beauty fans looking to refresh their skincare and makeup routines could bag more than £100 worth of free products this month thanks to a limited-time offer launching at M&S.
Rare photographs of global icon George Michael to show at Maldon gallery
by claudia.bradley@newsquest.co.uk | Claudia Bradley on June 17, 2026 at 4:00 am
A George Michael exhibition in Maldon will show rare photographs of the global star, with a book signing with the renowned photographer.
Popular fashion retailer to open at major Essex shopping centre
by Mason.Lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey on June 16, 2026 at 8:02 pm
Popular fashion brand H&M look set to open a new store at Chelmsford's High Chelmer Shopping Centre.

Armed Forces recruiting specific demographic by showcasing role models and sport
by claudia.bradley@newsquest.co.uk | Claudia Bradley on May 17, 2026 at 5:00 am
The Armed Forces is connecting with a key recruitment demographic by showcasing role models and high-calibre sporting competitions.
Maldon women take on epic Finland Hyrox quest for two vital charities
on 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 grandma
by 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 line
by 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.

Pictures show massive blaze at scrapyard attended by Essex crews
by Mason.Lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey on June 17, 2026 at 6:24 pm
Crews from Essex County Fire and Rescue helped extinguish a massive blaze at a scrapyard in Erith. Smoke visible from Essex and Kent.
Best walks in Essex as temperatures set to soar to 30C
by matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith on June 17, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Here are some of the best walks in Essex as forecasters predict temperatures to top 30 degrees this weekend.
Essex solicitors shortlisted for three national legal awards
by Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak on June 17, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Ellisons solicitors in Colchester has been shortlisted for its excellence in private client work at the Modern Law Private Client Awards.
£500 shopping spree in Primark donated to Essex hospice
by iman.choksy@newsquest.co.uk | Iman Choksy on June 17, 2026 at 5:00 pm
A hospice in Chelmsford received £500 from Primark to go on a shopping spree for patients last month.
Heatwave officially forecast for Essex this weekend
by Mason.Lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey on June 17, 2026 at 2:51 pm
Forecasts the Met Office have said that heatwave conditions are forecast for Essex this weekend, with highs of 31c predicted.