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.

Chelmsford News July 14, 2025

BBC Gardeners’ World Audley End: Popular gardening fair with street food and live entertainment returning to Essex this summer

It is set to be a fun weekend out for everyone Essex Live – What’s On …

Chelmsford News July 8, 2025

Stansted Airport set to launch new flights to popular holiday destination
by 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 park
by 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 Winter
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on November 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm
The winter can impact local businesses badly
Avis brings 'concierge' car hire service to UK airport
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Neil Shaw) on November 6, 2026 at 10:19 am
Avis First is being expanded across Europe and North America
Your rights at the airport if travelling with children who have a different name
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Vita Molyneux) on November 6, 2026 at 2:27 am
If you are travelling with a child who has a different surname to your own, you could face questions and delays at passport and border control.

300-year-old oak crashes onto Essex cricket club clubhouse as appeal launched
by 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 card
by 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 clubhouse
by 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 Records
by 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 management
by 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

Popular fast food joint to open at Essex shopping centre
by 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.
Essex councillor sparks row over claims Britain has been 'deliberately infiltrated'
by Claudia Bradley and Piers Myler on November 6, 2026 at 5:00 pm
An Essex county councillor claimed the country has been “deliberately infiltrated” in a social media post which has since been deleted.
How one of Essex's biggest fireworks nights is brought to life
by 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
Crash on major Essex road causing delays
by matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith on November 6, 2026 at 4:40 pm
A130 crash near the A12 at Howe Green, Essex, causes northbound delays and slow traffic at Junction 17. Drivers are urged to allow extra travel time.
Fake businessman jailed for 22 years over £40m cocaine smuggling plot
by jessica.day-parker@newsquest.co.uk | Jessica Day-Parker on November 6, 2026 at 4:34 pm
Fake Essex businessman Daniel Jamieson jailed for 22 years over £40m cocaine smuggling plot after 16 bales landed at Medmerry Beach, West Sussex, on August 19.