HOW many people dying on the roads in Essex every year do you think is acceptable? …….. 5?  20?  42? (42 is the actual number of people that died on our roads last year).  What if some of them were your family, your friends, neighbours, colleagues? …

PFCC funding bid wins more money to help break the cycle of domestic abuse JUST over £219,000 will be coming to Essex to help break the cycle of domestic abuse following a successful bid for funds from the Home Office by the Police, Fire and…

OFFICERS from Harlow Police have continued patrolling in different areas of the community since the move to Tier Two restrictions for Essex. The first weekend went well with the majority of people abiding by the new restrictions. We will be continuing these patrols as well…

TWELVE people arrested following a series of drug raids across Harlow have answered bail. A total of 19 people were arrested on Thursday 8 October in dawn raids across the town. Seven individuals were charged in relation to possession of a Class A drug with…

POLICE chiefs in England and Wales have temporarily suspended £10,000 fixed penalties for breaches of Covid rules on gatherings of more than 30 people. But the Home Office said it anticipated the fines would resume from Wednesday. The NPCC said it advised forces on Friday…

A PUB in Harlow has had its licence revoked following concerns about its links to alleged drug activity. The White Horse in Old Road was one of 18 addresses in Harlow that were raided on Thursday 8 October. The operation resulted in 19 arrests. Seven…

HARLOW Council has served a prohibition notice on the Tip Top Car Wash in Elizabeth Way. The car wash was operating during the current coronavirus national restrictions. Council officers, supported by Essex Police, issued the notice on Saturday (14 November). . Car washes must stay…

THE OWNERS of Ripped Gym in Harlow were arrested at an anti-lockdown protest in Liverpool at the weekend. Merseyside Police reported that 27 people were arrested on Saturday for public order offences and breaches of Coronavirus legislation in Liverpool City Centre. A number of films…

A POST mortem examination has established there was no third party involvement in the death of a man in Harlow. Police were called around 7.15am on Thursday 12 November, with concerns for the welfare of a 53-year-old man in Eastgate. Officers went to check on…

ESSEX Police has told YH that there is no evidence of arson or foul play in relation to the fire that extensively damaged a Harlow factory. The location of the fire was Akhter House, in Perry Road, Harlow. It caught fire in the early hours…

THE OWNER of a gym in Harlow has appeared in court regarding an alleged breach of coronavirus regulations. Michelle Meade-Wyatt, aged 45, of, High Hills Lane, Liverpool appeared from custody on Friday November 6th at Southend magistrates court. She was was charged with the following.…

A HARLOW MAN has been spared jail after head butting a police officer. Jeddy Bernards, aged 24, of Moorfield, Harlow pleaded guilty at Chelmsford Magistrates court to the following. On March 28th, 2020 at Harlow assaulted a police constable, an emergency worker, acting in the…

An appeal by Herts Police Have you seen missing Bailey Sams, 17? Last seen in Newnham Parade,, Cheshunt at 10.30pm yesterday. He’s 5ft 7in and wearing a black hoody and joggers and Nike trainers. He has links to Harlow. If you have seen him: Call…

A HARLOW man has been jailed for driving whilst under the influence of drugs on two occasions under a month. George Smith, aged 42, of Moorfield, Harlow pleaded guilty at Chelmsford magistrates to the following. On 05/04/2020 at Harlow drove a motor vehicle, namely Ford…