Over the Edge Magazine

28/11/2025

In our December issue, we sat down with Laura, co-founder of Fête Grays Yard, the independent eatery that has quietly become one of Chelmsford’s most-loved community spaces.

What began as a lockdown coffee van has grown into a two-storey restaurant and events space with a team of 28. But the real story?

It’s how Laura and her partner (and head chef) Tobias built it: step by step, hands-on, and with a focus on connection over perfection.

It’s a thoughtful, honest look into what it really takes to build a community-focused hospitality brand in 2025 - and why Fête has become such a special part of Chelmsford life.

Read the full interview in our December edition 👇
https://www.overtheedgemag.co.uk/editions/chelmsford

Originally published on High Flying Design - you can also read the full feature here: https://www.highflyingdesign.com/magazine/founder-stories/laura-day-building-fete-chelmsford

From a three-hour-a-week coffee van to a two-storey independent restaurant, Fête founder Laura Day shares how she built Chelmsford’s most loved eatery - one cup, one conversation, and one community at a time.

27/11/2025

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at OTE! 🎄

Our final issue of the year - wrapped in a gorgeous red bow - will be hitting the streets from Friday 28th November.

And if you can’t wait… it’s already live online 😉

www.overtheedgemag.co.uk

We know it’s a little early, but we’d love to take this moment to wish you all a very happy Christmas.

*Alexa, play: “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday”*

26/11/2025

Our festive edition of Over The Edge is landing on shelves across Chelmsford in the next few days - keep an eye out in your favourite local spots! 🎄📰

Want an early look? You can read the online version right now 👇
https://www.overtheedgemag.co.uk/editions/chelmsford

Packed with community stories, local faces, and a sprinkle of festive cheer - we hope you love this issue as much as we do.

We're also thrilled to spotlight Backhouse Solicitors Limited as our cover stars for the final issue of the year - a brilliant feature to round off 2025.

21/11/2025

What is happening to the Shire Hall? 🤔

Because if there was ever an example of a building with amazing potential, then it has to be the Shire Hall in Chelmsford.

Read Alistair Gillan's piece for Over The Edge 👇

I have to confess, I have mixed experiences with the Shire Hall, some great corporate parties in the ballroom, then the not so great experience of getting a six month driving ban for “totting up”. Curse the early days of speed cameras. However ... it has a rich history, and is such an impressive...

21/11/2025

Missed our September issue starring Springfield Renovations Limited on the front cover and Total fix home improvement on the back?

Don't worry - you can catch up on the digital print edition right here: https://www.overtheedgemag.co.uk/editions/chelmsford

Same great mag, fewer paper cuts. ⚡️

19/11/2025

West Ham fans, football lovers… you’re going to enjoy this one. ⚒️🔥

This week on Over The Edge, Deaks sits down with former England international and Premier League legend Joe Cole — and it’s an interview packed with nostalgia, honesty and brilliant behind-the-scenes insight.

From his early days as West Ham’s academy prodigy (with Sir Alex calling weekly to ask about him 👀), to lifting trophies at Chelsea, to that iconic England career… Joe reflects on it all.

Read the full interview here ⬇️

Joe Cole began his career with West Ham United where, after breaking into the first team in 1999, he played more than 160 Premier League games over six seasons in two separate spells. He was one of a number of players who left West Ham United in the summer of 2003

18/11/2025

If you love a bit of Chelmsford history, you’re going to enjoy this one… 👀🍻

Over The Edge's very own Phil Claydon has just published a brand-new deep dive into one of the city’s most fascinating ghost pubs: The Black Boy Inn - a coaching inn that stood proudly at the junction of High Street and Springfield Road for over 300 years.

From royal rumours (yes, Richard III makes an appearance 👑), to mail-coach departures twice a day, to Charles Dickens calling Chelmsford “the dullest and most stupid spot on earth” while staying there… this spot has seen everything.

Today, we walk past Metro Bank at 38 High Street without realising the layers of story beneath our feet - but this article brings it all back to life.

Take a look and step back in time with us ⬇️

This month has us truly Lost Inn Time as we head way back four and a half centuries to the junction of High Street and Springfield Road. Here stands a hostelry with medieval heritage, on a site previously owned by the influential De Vere family. There’s even an uncorroborated tale that, one day, K...

17/11/2025

There’s nothing we love more than seeing readers enjoying Over The Edge out in the wild!

Got a pic with the mag? We’d be thrilled to feature it in our print edition - send it to [email protected] ✉️

16/11/2025

And just like that… the festive season has officially arrived in Chelmsford. 🎄✨

Now we're tempted to decorate OTE HQ too… 👀

What an incredible turnout for the return of Chelmsford’s Christmas Lights Switch-On! The lights are twinkling, the festive season has officially begun, and Christmas in the city is off to a magical start ✨

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and helped create such an amazing atmosphere, we love you Chelmsford🎄

16/11/2025

Have you ever wondered about the process behind printing our magazine?

Watch this video created by Matt and the team at Print Acumen Limited, which shows exactly how it's done. 👀

Haven't read our November Issue yet? Find out where to get a physical copy or read it online at overtheedgemag.co.uk.

14/11/2025

Meet the Man Behind Chelmsford City Football Club’s Big Ambitions ⚽

From serial entrepreneur to football club chairman, Spencer Gore is bringing fresh energy and bold plans to Chelmsford City FC.

In this exclusive chat with Deaks, Spencer opens up about his entrepreneurial journey, his passion for the club he grew up supporting, and his ambitious roadmap - from the National League within two years to the Premier League by 2038. 👀

A fascinating look at how business leadership, local pride, and a lifelong love of sport can come together to drive real change on (and off) the pitch.

Read the full interview here: https://www.overtheedgemag.co.uk/chelmsford/interviews/spencer-gore

Local entrepreneur Spencer Gore , founder of a number of successful businesses including the medical journals EMJ and AMJ acquired a majority shareholding in Chelmsford City Football Club (CCFC) in July 2024. A lifelong City fan, Spencer now finds himself in the role of club chairman and has