WORKING with partners, Essex Police officers were making checks on delivery drivers across the county at the weekend to ensure they are working safely and within the law. The officers were checking for insurance, driving licences and other documents but they also made several arrests…

WITH only days to go to the end of the year, Essex Police have already seized more uninsured vehicles than last year. In fact, to the end of November, they have seized 1,000 more vehicles than in the whole of 2024 – a clear sign…

A HARLOW man pled guilty to sending a menacing message to another. Aaron Atherton, aged 20, of Wharley Hook, Harlow appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court charged with the following. On December 25th, 2024 at Harlow sent by means of a public electronic communications network messages…

A HARLOW man has appeared in court charged with assaulting a woman. James Morton aged 34, of Moorfield, Harlow appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court, charged with the following. On November 14th, 2025 at Harlow, assaulted a woman by beating her. On November 14th, 2025 at…

ESSEX Police’s Commercial Vehicle Unit (CVU) continues its vital work to keep our roads safe by engaging directly with professional drivers and enforcing compliance on the county’s strategic road network. Sergeant Jason Dearsley, who leads the CVU, said: “Through targeted patrols, roadside checks, and industry…

A Christmas message from Harlow District Commander, Chief Inspector Jenna Mornington-French. Jenna said: ‘I want to wish everyone in Harlow a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Thank you to all our readers and the whole community for your support this year. Working…

A DRUG kingpin who orchestrated the supply of millions of pounds worth of cocaine and ketamine has faced justice following a years-long investigation led by our detectives. Ben Ransome, 29, sat at the top of a criminal network which organised the sale of drugs in…

POLICE investigating a collision in Harlow yesterday morning (Monday 22 December) are now in a position to confirm that the driver of one of the vehicles sadly died at the scene. A spokesperson said: “We were called to reports of a collision involving a car…

“I WANT to be really clear – there is no excuse for drug driving.” That’s from our Head of Roads Policing as drug driving arrests in December hit 225 and nearly 1,800 for the year. As part of our Christmas anti-drink and drug driving work a total…

ESSEX Police are looking for Wayne Stoten who they want to speak to in connection with a harassment investigation. The 29 year-old is described as slim with short dark hair and has links to Harlow and the Church Langley area. If you have any information,…

A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to assaulting a female. Martin Burton, aged 40, of Peacocks, Harlow pled to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On September 13th, 2025 in Harlow assaulted a female by beating her. Burton was given a community order and ordered…

AN NHS surgeon who was shot dead in South Africa in front of his family while on a once-in-a-lifetime trip was unlawfully killed, a coroner has concluded reports the BBC. Credit: Teoh Family Kar Hao Teoh, 40, was driving with his mother, wife and one-year-old…

Update: Sunday: Those found inside the lorry and arrested have/will be transferred to the UK Border Force while the lorry driver has been released under investigation. ==== THE emergency services swooped on a lorry in Harlow on Friday night. A large number of police, ambulance…

ESSEX Police are investigating an incident in Harlow town centre where a teenager was assaulted. A spokesperson said: “We received a call shortly before 3.45pm on Friday 19 December reporting a 19 year-old man had been found injured and taken to hospital. “Officers have established…