THESE pieces were discovered inside a distinctive wooden jewellery box which was found by a member of the public in Magdalen Laver near Harlow today. The box, which has the image of a bird on top, was found on Tilegate Road at the junction with…

THERE have been three more arrests in connection with the death of Harlow motorcyclist Jon Aicken. The 24-year-old, known as Panda, died in the early hours of Christmas Eve, 2014, following a collision in Tylers Road, Roydon. A police spokesperson said: “A 44-year-old man from…

Update: Crews called for an extra two appliances at 10:53hrs as they continued to fight the blaze using three main jets and one hose reel jet. Firefighting operations were hampered by a gas leak. At 11:51hrs crews reported that the gas supply had been isolated…

GIVE a little respect – plea following abusive and inappropriate calls The majority of people calling 999 know that it’s a vital lifeline and not to be misused – but sadly, many still feel it’s acceptable to turn to 999 at the wrong time or…

It all takes place on Saturday 5th March 2016 – everyone with a fundraising idea who believes they can raise £100 in just one day should simply register with the life-saving Charity. Sabi Blyth, Fundraising Manager, Essex Air Ambulance said: “We’re hoping to inspire people…

A MAN has been charged after an elderly man was robbed of a few pounds in loose change. A 76-year-old man was robbed while walking in an underpass between Church Road and Latton Common Road at around 7.30pm on Thursday, December 24. Jason Blackham, 26,…

ESSEX Police investigating the theft of a charity box from a shop in Harlow want to identify the woman pictured. The box, containing a three figure sum, was stolen from the till desk of a Polish supermarket, Minidelikatesy Kubus, in Westgate at 2.30pm on Saturday…

ESSEX County Council is celebrating the launch of the pan-Essex Dementia Action Alliance with a Dementia Day on Wednesday, 20 January. To mark this special day, over 45 events will be held across Essex in all 12 districts to signify the dedication across the county…

“It’s a major step in anyone’s life to come into a care home,” she said. “I think there’s a lot of stigma about homes from years ago. The way I describe it is there’s an awful lot of living to do during the time they…

1015 hrs Harlow – A414 London Rd – broken down bus blocking the east side of the roundabout at the junction with Southern Way (Hamburger roundabout)

The officers leapt into action and rushed to the scene where they found the woman slumped over and unconscious. They placed her in the recovery position before communicating via police radio their location and the incident they were dealing with. Unfortunately, the woman stopped breathing…

THERE is still time for Essex residents to register on the Energy Switch website to be included in the energy auction in February 2016. It only takes five minutes to fill in the online form, so register for free before the closing date of 1…

IN this severe cold weather Essex County Council is urging people to take action to ensure they stay warm and well. The elderly and those with long-term health conditions are particularly susceptible at these times to further illnesses and are often isolated. Dr Mike Gogarty,…

ESSEX libraries have welcomed the launch of the Universal Learning Offer, a national campaign to promote the array of learning tools on offer at local libraries. Whether you want to learn a new language, how to bake a cake or how to programme a computer…