A PROLIFIC offender who used a pick-up truck to murder a man in Harlow has been convicted thanks to evidence gathered by our major crime team. That’s despite the efforts of the killer, 51-year-old Jeremy Heath, who attempted to cover up his involvement and lie…

A HARLOW man has been charged with racially aggravated assault in Epping. Ross Ellis aged 50, of Orchard Croft, Harlow has been charged with the following. On September 5th, 2025, at Epping, assaulted a male by beating him and the offence was racially aggravated within…

ESSEX Police say they are carrying out an investigation into the illegal distribution of drugs after a 55-year-old woman died of a potent sedative overdose. Heidi Williams died from an overdose of opiate and Bromazolam toxicity reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Ms Williams died at…

THERE were controversial scenes at a Holocaust Memorial event held in the Harlow Council chambers on Sunday evening. Over the last few years, holocaust services have also referenced wars and other genocides in history such as Rwanda, Bosnia, Cambodia to name just three. But in…

ONE week remains for Essex residents to share their views on the future of health and wellbeing across the county. The emerging Essex Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy (2026–2029) is being designed by the Essex Health and Wellbeing Board, led by Essex County Council. It is the…

A TOTAL of 29 local match officials have earned promotions at the conclusion of the second quarter of the 2025/26 season, as announced by the Essex County FA. The referees have been recognised for their continued development and dedication, and the newly-released list highlights all…

MORE than 14,000 homes will be built across Essex towns over the next 15 years, after the Government approved the plans reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Uttlesford District Council has been given the green light for the “ground-breaking” plans, known as a local plan. The…

LAST year, Marie Foster, Church Warden at St Stephen’s, Tye Green, founded Crafty Creations Haven with a heartfelt vision: to create a welcoming space in the community where people could come together, unwind, spark their creativity, and find a sense of peace through crafting. What…

LEARNING to drive is an exciting milestone, but the evidence is clear; the first months of driving alone are the most dangerous for young drivers. Inexperience, night-time driving and distractions from friends all increase the risk of serious collisions. The Government has launched a public…

HARLOW Poetry Open Competition. Full details below.

DETAILED plans to keep Essex safe and secure can be put into action by budget proposals made this week by Roger Hirst MBE, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex. The Commissioner has this week proposed the budget for Essex Police and Essex County Fire…

HARLOW Council has announced a town-wide programme to transform its underpasses, reinforcing its commitment to Building Harlow’s Future and renewing pride in neighbourhoods across the town. The ambitious programme will upgrade underpasses, which were crucial to Sir Frederick Gibberd’s master planning of the town, to…

A HARLOW community champion raised well over a thousand pounds for a local charity. Paul Bromond sang for twelve hours at The Shark pub on Friday afternoon. Paul raised poverty £1200 for Rainbow Services. Paul wanted to thank them for help they have given him…

THE proposed plans for a new hospital in Harlow have already been well documented. There is the plan out at Junction 7a of the M11 and there is also a plan to “upgrade: what they have at Princess Alexandra and other estates. Harlow MP Chris…