Discover where TOWIE (The Only Way is Essex) is filmed, from Brentwood and Loughton to Chelmsford’s popular bars and restaurants. Full filming location guide.

Chelmsford Fire Station is located on Rainsford Lane, Chelmsford CM1 2QS. For emergencies call 999. Non-emergency enquiries and home fire safety call 0300 303 0088.

Need to contact Essex and Suffolk Water in an emergency? Save these 24/7 helplines: burst pipes and heavy leaks on 0800 526 337, no water supply on 0345 782 0999.

Essex County Council shares new video of the £81m Army & Navy project in Chelmsford, featuring a hamburger roundabout to ease traffic and boost sustainable travel.

A serious crash involving a car and motorcycle blocked the Parkway in Chelmsford city centre on Tuesday 31 March. A male motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Council offices, including the Civic Centre, will be shut during the holiday period, with services returning to normal after Easter.

Residents across Chelmsford will head to the polls on Thursday 7 May 2026 as the long-awaited Essex County Council elections take place

A busy roundabout linking Victoria Road and Parkway in Chelmsford was partially blocked earlier today due to a police incident, causing delays on all approaches.

Chelmsford City F.C. were forced to settle for a share of the points after a hard-fought draw against AFC Totton on Monday 30th March 2026.

A dramatic crash involving Chelmsford-born Formula 1 driver Ollie Bearman left fans fearing the worst after a high-speed incident at the Japanese Grand Prix.