Statement from Essex Police POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a collision which left a man with serious injuries. The incident happened at 4.10pm on Sunday November 13 on First Avenue at the junction with The Stow in Harlow. A pedestrian, a 49-year-old man from…

ESSEX Firefighters were called to a fire caused by a grill in a kitchen in Potters Field, Harlow. On arrival crews reported the kitchen was slightly smoked logged and extinguished the fire by 10.03. The cause has been recorded as accidental.

A £1.5 million funding pot set aside by Essex County Council for community projects across the county has attracted over 175 bids from community groups, sports clubs, youth groups, parish councils and charitable organisations. The Community Initiatives Fund (CIF), which has reached its 10 year…

A HARLOW man is set to stand trial after complaints regarding a nuisance dog. Karl Morris, aged, of Long Banks, Harlow is charged with the following: On 26/09/2016 at Harlow having been served with an abatement notice under section 80(1) of the Environmental Protection Act…

Update: 1700 hrs Rhianna Buckwell, who was missing from her home in Harlow, has been found. Media and the public are thanked for their help with our appeal. ========= ESSEX Police are appealing for information to find a 12 year-old girl from Harlow who has…

SEVEN local groups were honoured at a special reception last week to celebrate their recent nominations for a royal award. The groups were invited to the reception to thank them for their commitment to helping their community and to celebrate their recent nominations in the…

ST Clare Hospice will be hoping to raise vital funds for the charity by hosting a Christmas Fayre in Harlow next weekend (Saturday 20 November). The Hastingwood-based Hospice will be getting the Christmas season off to a flying start with a festive fayre at Great…

By Charlotte Page and Emily Cooper CHARITY West Essex Mind will be hosting a Masquerade Ball this coming Friday (November 11). The event will raise funds for the charity, which provides support and information about mental health. The ball, organised by the Bush Fair branch,…

A CEREMONY to mark the end of World War One will be held outside the Civic Offices in the Water Gardens in Harlow. The event will begin just before 1050 hrs on Friday November 11th.

1500 hrs A TWO car collision has closed Tillwicks Road. The smash involving a black motor vehicle and a post office van occurred outside the Phoenix public house. Emergency services are in attendance. More follows.

ESSEX Firefighters were called to a kitchen fire in a flat in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The fire started in the oven and was due to the homeowner falling asleep while cooking. Crews extinguished the fire by 02:41 Station officer Richie Green said:…

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a debilitating condition that affects the lungs and airways, making breathing difficult. Doctors at Princess Alexandra Hospital Trust are emphasising that, for people with long-term health conditions including COPD, bronchitis or emphysema, flu on top of health conditions like…

ESSEX Police are releasing a CCTV image of a man we want to speak to in connection with the theft of two Apple iPhones from Cash Concepts in Market Square, Harlow, on October 21. Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact Pc Andrew Mullis…

THE Service’s Control teams and firefighters across Essex have dealt with over 70 incidents between 5pm-11pm tonight. The majority of the calls have turned out to be false alarms including many bonfire burning under control. Crews have also have dealt with a number of small…