Chelmsford news

ScotRail contract could have been stripped over falling performance  Chelmsford Weekly NewsAccording to the franchise agreement, Abellio would have been in breach of its passenger satisfaction obligations if targets had not been lowered.

Illegal car seats on sale via online marketplaces  Chelmsford Weekly NewsWhich? found the fabric seats for as little as £8 on eBay, Amazon and AliExpress.

Charities want new legislation to protect environment after Brexit  Chelmsford Weekly NewsScottish Environment LINK has called on people to respond to its online petition.

One dead and police officers wounded in US industrial park shooting  Chelmsford Weekly NewsThe incident took place in the city of Aurora, Illinois.

Man charged with murdering three pensioners in Exeter  Chelmsford Weekly NewsThe 27-year-old will appear in court on Saturday morning.

Trump 'nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by Japanese PM'  Chelmsford Weekly NewsThe president said he was nominated for his work to open up a dialogue with North Korea.

Prosecutors meet family of young sex assault victim after appeal decision  Chelmsford Weekly NewsChristopher Daniel, 18, was found guilty of repeated sexual assaults on a young girl.

Sinn Fein brands latest talks to resolve Stormont impasse 'a sham'  Chelmsford Weekly NewsDUP leader Arlene Foster said Northern Ireland should form a government, despite Brexit uncertainty.

WORDSMITH -- Kind Chelmsford launches with cat tale  Wicked LocalThere are words that become touchstones in popular culture, and used to the point of losing their power.When that happens, it's important to stop and ask what ...

EDITORIAL-- Share your views in Chelmsford elections  Wicked LocalThe Chelmsford town elections are heating up, with three contests for three townwide boards, and a host of issues to consider.The election is set for April 2; the ...

Man dies after three vehicles caught up in road crash  Chelmsford Weekly NewsA 68-year-old man lost his life following the collision on the A94.

Former police chief John Stalker dies aged 79  Chelmsford Weekly NewsThe policeman rose to the rank of Deputy Chief Constable.

US sending new shipment of aid to Venezuelan border  Chelmsford Weekly NewsThe 250 tons of emergency supplies will begin arriving on Saturday in the Colombian border city of Cucuta.

Man who jumped on tent with homeless men inside jailed  Chelmsford Weekly NewsFootage played in court showed Jamie Nickell land feet first on the tent in a shop doorway in Hull city centre.

UK Parliament unreasonable over Brexit, says former Irish premier  Chelmsford Weekly NewsBrian Cowen said backstop arrangements are 'highly unlikely' to ever come into operation.

A130 traffic: Shocking picture shows overturned lorry blocking road near Chelmsford  Essex LiveA shocking picture has been posted online showing the overturned lorry that has blocked the A130 near Chelmsford. The crash happened on the northbound ...

The exciting plans that could see this Chelmsford pub and its igloo-style dining pods get bigger and better  Essex LiveSince they introduced the pods, demand to eat there has been phenomenal.

PICTURES: Hundreds gather to protest over countywide library cuts  Halstead GazetteCAMPAIGNERS from Sible Hedingham joined other closure threaened libraries from across.

Share February vacation photos  Wicked LocalWinter school break is here and Wicked Local wants your February vacation or stay-cation photos. Whether you're heading to the mountains to play in the snow, ...

The moment Ed Sheeran was paid just £20 to perform Chelmsford pub gig  Essex LiveDid you know that superstar Ed Sheeran once played a gig in Chelmsford for a fee of just £20? The Grammy award-winning singer played a short set at the old ...

Inquest into death of Carl Hopkins opens in Chelmsford  GazetteAN inquest into the death of a man who was stabbed in the lung has been opened.

The sad reason this Chelmsford mum keeps her late husband's bowel in a jar  Essex LiveDerek was just 48-years-old when he died of sepsis.

Four teenagers locked up for birthday party killing  Chelmsford Weekly NewsThe judge acknowledged that victim Lewis Blackman had acted aggressively on the night but said he did not deserve to die.

Major railway line closes for nine days from Saturday  Chelmsford Weekly NewsThe Brighton Main Line is normally used by 300000 people each day.

Freak Show and Orlando come to Chelmsford  Essex TVRoll up, roll up for the most spectacular 'Freak Show' and a one-woman show, 'Orlando,' based on Virginia Woolf's classic novel, this March at Chelmsford's ...

The story of a Chelmsford drug dealer that swayed a judge to spare him from jail  Essex LiveA judge admitted that it was a decision "people may criticise her for"

Graham lands £13m Chelmsford relief road  The Construction IndexGraham has been selected for a £13m scheme to provide a new link between a Chelmsford housing development and the main road network.

Chelmsford City Racecourse to stage extra fixture following equine flu outbreak  ITV NewsThere will be an extra fixture at Chelmsford City Racecourse next week to help make up for the races that were cancelled across the country due to an outbreak ...

Why Olly Murs visited this Chelmsford supermarket today  Essex LiveThe X Factor star has been surprising women around Essex.

Person taken to hospital after crash near Chelmsford supermarket  Essex LiveFour people were assessed by paramedics at the scene.

Horse racing tips Feb 14: Horses you MUST back at Chelmsford, Fontwell, Kelso, Leicester  Express.co.ukAYE RIGHT (nap, 3.35) looks the right bet in the Brewin Dolphin Handicap Hurdle at Kelso today.

Racecard | 17:20 totepool Cashback Club At totesport.com Handicap | Chelmsford City  SkySportsMochalov (3/1), Magicinthemaking (9/2), Pindaric (4/1), Caledonian Gold (8/1), Swiss Cross (8/1), Wotamadam (8/1), Blue Harmony (10/1), Farl (10/1), Beaming ...

Chelmsford races to include selectmen, health and planning board  Wicked LocalVoters in town face contests for seats on three town-wide boards, with races for Selectman, Board of Health and Planning Board.Records of Town Clerk Tricia ...

You can browse 6 tonnes of vintage clothing in Chelmsford's 'coolest' building  Essex LiveAnd the amount you pay will depend on the weight of your haul.

Chelmsford's Bond Street could be getting five new shops  Essex LivePlans have been submitted to Chelmsford City Council.

Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in Chelmsford crash  Essex LiveThe condition of a motorcyclist that collided with a car on a major road in Chelmsford has been revealed. The collision between a motorbike and a car happened ...

A130 and A12 Chelmsford traffic: Emergency services at scene of overturned vehicle causing long delays  Essex LiveA car has overturned at the A12 in Chelmsford and is causing long delays for motorists. The incident happened on the A130 heading northbound just before the ...

Live Chelmsford Springfield Road and Pump Lane traffic as car smashes through railings after head-on crash  Essex LiveOne of Chelmsford's busiest roads is completely blocked during the morning rush hour after a car smashed through the railings on the central reservation ...

Chelmsford Roxwell Road crash leaves man fighting for his life after being hit by car  Essex LiveA man is fighting for his life after being hit by a car on a busy Chelmsford road. Police closed Roxwell Road, in Writtle, at around 6.30pm last night (Tuesday ...

Billerica-Chelmsford girls hockey season coming down to wire  Wicked LocalThe Billerica-Chelmsford girls hockey team is still fighting for a spot in the state tournament.On Saturday, BC defeated Acton-Boxborough by a 6-3 score to ...

James Norton: Make tackling climate change the next great human achievement  Chelmsford Weekly NewsThe actor fronts a new campaign video from The Climate Coalition.

Wicked Local Reader Photos of the Day, 2-12-19  Wicked LocalCheck out Snowy Day and other great reader photos by following wickedlocalpix on Instagram. Your amazing image could be our next Wicked Local Reader ...

May faces fresh Commons attempt to block a no-deal Brexit  Chelmsford Weekly NewsPM's chief EU adviser overheard warning of a long delay to Britain's EU withdrawal unless MPs back her agreement.

West Campus to go up for auction in Chelmsford  Wicked LocalThe former West Campus site of the University of Massachusetts at Lowell will go up for auction, prompting concerns and possibilities for the site's future.

Trial of Catalan separatist leaders opens amid political crisis in Spain  Chelmsford Weekly NewsThe defendants are changed in connection with the region's unilateral declaration of independence in 2017.

CCTV shows last images of Libby before her disappearance  Chelmsford Weekly NewsFootage of a woman taken outside a nightclub in Hull is believed to show some of the last images of missing student Libby Squire before she disappeared.

Prince of Wales attends ballet world premiere  Chelmsford Weekly NewsThe Prince of Wales attended the world premiere of The Cunning Little Vixen, presented at the Royal Opera House in honour of his 70th birthday.

Macedonia officially changes its name to North Macedonia  Chelmsford Weekly NewsThe country will now be able to join Nato, following the deal with Greece.

Chelmsford forum eyes bias in criminal justice  Wicked LocalHow can society balance the need for public safety, with civilians' rights, and keeping law enforcement personnel safe?What practices and policies could help ...

Girl in hospital after being struck by vehicle  Chelmsford Weekly NewsThe child is being treated at Glasgow's Royal Hospital for Children.