The Halstead Chronicle is the independent local newspaper for the market town of Halstead and the surrounding villages of the Colne Valley. We cover the decisions, events and everyday stories that shape life here, from town council meetings to the harvest fair on the recreation ground.
Our focus is simple: news that actually affects the people who live and work in this corner of the county. That means planning applications, school updates, the fortunes of the high street, roadworks on the bypass and the results from Saturday’s fixtures. We report on what happens between the church clock and the mill, and everywhere in between.
We are reader-funded and community-minded. If it matters on Head Street, the market square or the allotments off Factory Lane, you will read about it here first.