The free Witches of Chelmsford Festival runs from 26 October to 1 November 2026. Discover the Tarot Trail, Essex Witch Museum and family activities.

Pump Lane improvements in Springfield, Chelmsford, are complete, with a new crossing, better drainage and upgraded walking and cycling routes.

Chelmsford City's Essex Senior Cup campaign came to an early end on Tuesday evening (13 October) as a youthful Clarets side suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Wivenhoe Town.

Chelmsford teacher Paul Heard's free word game EXPANDAGRAM attracts 2,500 plays in three weeks. Discover how to play the 60-second challenge.

Chelmsford City Council reviews its homelessness and rough sleeping strategy, with affordable housing and supported accommodation also on the agenda.

Plans for up to 185 new homes and 60 independent-living properties at the former St Peter's College site in Chelmsford have received outline approval.

Chelmsford Theatre reveals its Cinderella pantomime cast for Christmas 2026. See the stars, performance dates, ticket prices and how to book.

Chelmsford's Back Inn Time restaurant could be demolished and replaced with seven flats and a commercial unit under a new planning application.

Chelmsford's £81m Army and Navy junction improvements are now scheduled to start in 2028 and finish in 2031, with motorists facing years more congestion.

Chelmsford City demolished Chesham United 5-0 with five first-half goals, extending their unbeaten National League South run to ten matches.