2000 hrs M11 Essex – The main road is closed, with traffic being routed around the junction and back on again, on M11 southbound at J6 M25, because of traffic management. M11 Essex – M11 closed and queuing traffic London-bound between J6 M25 and J4,…

HARLOW Playhouse and BBC Introducing in Essex join forces to present a very special series of live gigs, all hand-picked to nurture and give exposure to the freshest artists across the UK. BBC Introducing in Essex has grown from strength to strength over the last…

THE next exhibition, Sea and Shore, promises to be a very attractive one – lovely new landscapes by Neil Robbins inspired by the Cornish coast. Neil says that over recent years he has found a deeper peace and happiness painting this coastline. His work has…

BUS users are being asked for their views on changes to bus services across Essex. Essex County Council (ECC) is running a public consultation on a number of routes it pays for. Many of the services currently cost taxpayers more than £5 for every passenger…

A MAN from London is due to appear in court this morning (Thursday, August 4) charged with class A drugs offences. Paul Ola of Shipman, Road, London will appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court charged with possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and possession with…

HARLOW Council is calling for estate agents to bring to an end the competitive nature of putting up masses of unauthorised advertising boards along the public highway. The Council says some public highways in the town are being blighted with “for sale”, “to let”, “sold”…

A WARNING is being issued to young people in the East of England as figures show trespass is on the rise across the region. In the last three years, there has been a six per cent rise in the number of reports of trespass over…

DETECTIVES and roads policing officers at Essex Police have reviewed the guidance offered to motorists regarding stopping for unmarked police cars following two vehicle robberies on the county’s motorways. We advised drivers not to stop if requested to do so by a vehicle which appeared…

MORE than a dozen recruits completed their community first responder training in Essex which has been welcomed by the region’s ambulance service. The new community first responders (CFRs) completed their training on Sunday, 31st July at Chelmsford training school and will be based in various…

IT is not too late for rural communities across the UK to apply to have reliable, indoor 3G mobile coverage and internet access from Vodafone installed at their local community centre. Whether it is for an independent or community run pub and shop, village hall,…

ESSEX County Fire and Rescue Service is reassuring people with solar panels on their roofs that we will always attend their home in an emergency situation. The warning comes after other UK fire services have handled calls over the past few weeks from people receiving…

ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted and suffered a broken hand. The 30-year-old man was assaulted several times near garages in the Hornbeams and Rivermill area of Harlow between 9pm and 10pm on Tuesday, July 19. He suffered a broken…

HARLOW Community Transport, which provides bus services across Harlow and Epping Forest, has taken delivery of a new minibus to increase its services in the Harlow area. The new accessible minibus helps the registered charity meet the needs of local people who, for various reasons,…

A statement by “More In Common” IN Harlow we have a proud tradition of openness, fairness, tolerance and an embrace of different cultures, religion’s and races. At a time when many in our communities are anxious for the future we celebrate all that our different…