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There are plenty of fireworks displays taking place in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. Yet, it’s important to remember that along with the ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ could also be screams – if you don’t handle them with care

Yes, we know – today has been one of the warmest days! But there is no escaping it - now the nights are drawing in, it means that winter is just around the corner. And with the winter season about to begin, so do plans for celebrating Christmas!

Want to lose weight before the Christmas excesses? Here’s a few tips that might help

One of the nation’s favourite music festivals has proven to be a big hit for another year as the party came to Chelmsford this weekend.

Chelmsford builders merchants, Chandler Material Supplies, have been named as the First Team’s shirt sponsor for the 2011/2012 season at an exclusive draw at Melbourne Stadium earlier today.

Calvin Harris has been brought in as a late replacement for the V Festival in Chelmsford after Duran Duran had to pull out from the V Festival line up due to Simon Le Bon’s vocal problems.

The Young People of the Year Awards return to Essex for the fourth year, celebrating all the fantastic work done by local youth.

There's plenty of activity happening in Chelmsford over this May Half Term while the children are off school. Try one of the many sporting activities, science or craft sessions on offer at or go on an enchanted story adventure.