Whats On In Chelmsford Local News
The Rochford garden centre with a pumpkin patch and Highland cows
They’re only there for a month Essex Live – What’s On …
TOWIE star axed ahead of new season
Former TOWIE star Josh Francis reportedly will not return for series 39 after ITV producers “rested” him, amid claims he was previously approached for Love Island. Chelmsford Weekly News | What’s On …
Popular Essex karting track to shut TODAY after 24 years amid data centre plans
A well-known karting track will shut its doors today after hosting its final race, bringing 24 years of motorsport to an end. Chelmsford Weekly News | What’s On …
Essex’s best pumpkin patch spots for autumn 2026
Some have places to toast marshmallows and some have farm animals! Essex Live – What’s On …
Mystery Weekend Specials from just £99 with Just Go Holidays
If you’re looking for something a little different when it comes to a weekend break, how about a mystery weekend? Chelmsford Weekly News | What’s On …
Busy Colchester high street to get its 4th chicken shop in short stretch
The opening will create 45 new jobs for the area Essex Live – What’s On …
Incredible photo shows Milky Way over historic Essex landmark
An incredible photograph of the Milky Way rising above Brightlingsea’s iconic Bateman’s Tower has been captured by Essex astrophotographer, Jon Allard. Chelmsford Weekly News | What’s On …
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Essex Live
- KFC opens first ever restaurant in Witham creating 40 new jobs
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on October 20, 2026 at 7:00 pmIt has created 40 local jobs
- Christmas event with huge market and fireworks to take over Southend
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on October 20, 2026 at 6:00 pmThe city's Christmas lights will be switched on too
- Exact date stunning one mile Christmas trail route with thousands of festive lights will dazzle Essex park
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Matt Lee) on October 19, 2026 at 8:00 pmIt is always popular with families and children's tickets cost from just £12
- 'I've tried over 100 pie and mash shops - this one in Essex is among the best'
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (SWNSIsobelWilliams (Isobel Williams), Mel King) on October 19, 2026 at 7:00 pmNorman Osland, 62, describes himself as 'obsessed' with pie and mash, having eaten it regularly since he was two years old and visited 112 shops across the country and one in Essex has been named among the best
- Classy steam train to take passengers from Essex to 'historic' waterfront city
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on October 19, 2026 at 1:00 pmIt's got a lively mix of independent shops and waterside restaurants
Chelmsford Weekly News Leisure
- Essex parents issued urgent warning ahead of Halloweenby matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith on October 21, 2026 at 11:00 am
Essex parents warned that 10 of 11 online Halloween costumes failed UK safety standards, with advice on labels, UKCA/CE marks and safer sellers.
- One of world's rarest animal heads goes up for sale after being found under a bedby matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith on October 21, 2026 at 9:15 am
An Essex collector who paid £60,000 for what was believed to be the only known preserved head of an extinct Tasmanian tiger has been proved wrong just weeks later.
- Caroline Gardner socks half price at SockShop in seasonal offerby lindsey.furby@newsquest.co.uk | Lindsey Furby on October 21, 2026 at 6:00 am
It’s officially sock season!
- The 'lovely' Essex walk with 'beautiful' coastal views named among England's bestby emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle on October 21, 2026 at 5:00 am
The best walks in every English county have been named, and the Essex walking route has been described as "lovely".
- Much-loved fast food giant open new store at Essex retail parkby mason.lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey on October 20, 2026 at 12:30 pm
KFC opens first Witham restaurant at Gershwin Park, creating 40 Essex jobs. New branch offers seating, parking, delivery and limited-edition Mozzamelt menu.
Chelmsford Weekly News Sports
- Essex-born football star awarded three Guinness World Recordsby Mason.Lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey on October 8, 2026 at 9:30 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 5:00 pm
Chelmsford City Racecourse will reopen under ARC management on November 2, 2026, subject to BHA approval, with six fixtures planned in November
- Racing to return to popular Essex racecourse after months of uncertaintyby matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith on October 5, 2026 at 4:30 pm
Horse racing returns to Chelmsford City Racecourse on November 2 under ARC, after months of uncertainty, pending BHA licensing, with Sky Sports Racing coverage.
- Essex driver scores points again at Azerbaijan Grand Prixby ben.mccarthy@newsquest.co.uk | Ben McCarthy on October 4, 2026 at 5:00 am
Oliver Bearman finished inside of the points during an action-packed Azerbaijan Grand Prix, to score his first points since May.
- NFL team spotted in Essex ahead of huge gameby matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith on October 3, 2026 at 9:16 am
Indianapolis Colts arrive at London Stansted Airport ahead of their NFL clash with the Washington Commanders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this weekend.
Chelmsford Weekly Local News
- Four people hospitalised after crash which closed roadby brandon.penny@newsquest.co.uk | Brandon Penny on October 21, 2026 at 5:15 pm
Four people were taken to hospital after a crash near an airfield.
- Supercar firm breaks ground on global HQ in Essex villageby ben.shahrabi@newsquest.co.uk | Ben Shahrabi on October 21, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Tecniq designs, engineers and makes components for leading carmakers including McLaren and Aston Martin
- Warning issued for winds up to 70mph and heavy rain as storm moves inby brandon.penny@newsquest.co.uk | Brandon Penny on October 21, 2026 at 3:47 pm
Essex residents are being warned ahead of Storm Austen which is likely to bring winds of up to 70mph across the UK.
- Urgent warning issued as residents targeted by 'convincing' scamby matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith on October 21, 2026 at 3:34 pm
Braintree District Council warns residents of fake council tax refund emails. Don’t click links or share personal details as AI scams become more convincing.
- Urgent rescue launched as worker suffers severe head injury at Essex portby matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith on October 21, 2026 at 3:07 pm
Gravesend RNLI rescued a worker with a severe head injury from a ship at London Gateway on the River Thames, transferring them by tug to an ambulance.
Essex Live
- 'I own a market stall in Chelmsford - the state of the world is killing us'
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Piers Meyler) on October 21, 2026 at 4:00 pmMarket traders have claimed that the 'state of the world' are hitting their businesses hard
- Essex hospital trust prosecuted after tragic deaths of two little girls
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Piers Meyler) on October 21, 2026 at 4:00 pmThey were both under the care of Broomfield Hospital
- Heartbroken family 'serving a life sentence' after man killed by taxi driver after he was sick in his car
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Matt Lee) on October 21, 2026 at 3:29 pmHe was killed after being hit by a taxi that had dropped him home after a night out with his partner
- Person rescued at sea after 'falling from height' on ship off Essex coast
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Matt Lee) on October 21, 2026 at 3:00 pmThe person had to be rescued at sea after suffering a severe injury
- Improvements made at troubled Essex prison dubbed as 'violent' and 'unsafe'
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Matt Lee) on October 21, 2026 at 2:00 pmAuthorities described it as a "violent, unsafe prison" where conditions had "declined disturbingly over recent years" - but it has turned things around
