Smurfit Westrock has announced plans to close its Chelmsford site, putting jobs at risk. Details emerge on the closure, consultation process, and impact on the local economy.

A report into the death of inmate Omar Farooq at Chelmsford Prison has found he died of natural causes, with no major concerns over his care.

The world-famous Maldon Mud Race returns on Sunday 26 April 2026 at Promenade Park. Hundreds will tackle the muddy River Blackwater in this iconic Essex charity event.

A migrant sex offender mistakenly freed from HMP Chelmsford in October 2025 sparked a three-day police manhunt across Essex and London, costing taxpayers £152,738.

The BHA has officially confirmed that Chelmsford City Racecourse's next three fixtures on 23 April, 30 April and 7 May will now be held at Southwell.

Broadstairs singer-songwriter Olivia Rogers — The Voice semi-finalist and rising pop-soul talent — will open for McFly at the Chelmsford Summer Series in Central Park on 29 August 2026

Pet supplies chain Jollyes Pets is actively seeking a site in Chelmsford as part of an ambitious five-year growth strategy to open more than 160 stores across the UK.

Chelmsford Theatre is searching for talented children aged 9–15 to join the cast of Cinderella, its magical 2026 pantomime.

Six goals, a stunning comeback and a dramatic late leveller — Hornchurch and Chelmsford City shared a thrilling 3-3 draw in an Essex derby to remember at the Hornchurch Stadium.

Chelmsford-based Farleigh Hospice has announced a small number of redundancies and changes to its bereavement services as the mid-Essex charity battles rising costs and years of inadequate NHS funding