Chelmsford

American

[chelms-ferd, chelmz-] / ˈtʃɛlms fərd, ˈtʃɛlmz- /

noun

a city in NE Massachusetts.

Chelmsford British

/ ˈtʃɛlmzfəd /

noun

a city in SE England, administrative centre of Essex: electronics, retail; university (1992). Pop: 99 962 (2001)

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Kismet Kebabs Ltd, of Chelmsford, had previously pleaded guilty to one count of fraud by false representation when the case returned to court for sentencing.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Reynolds said on 20 May 2021, a team led by Swansea council trading standards visited Kismet's factory in Chelmsford and "multiple concerns" were raised about production, packaging and labelling.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

England suffered a chastening pre-T20 World Cup defeat as they were completely outplayed by India in a 38-run defeat in Chelmsford.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

They are both due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Friday.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Chelmsford revealed itself by process of inference; there was no other considerable community to be expected at this point, and Chelmsford it must be, and was.

From Through East Anglia in a Motor Car by Vincent, J. E. (James Edmund)

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