THE HARLOW councillor in charge of public health has issued a statement regarding alleged breaches of Covid-19 guidance at The Chequers public house in Old Harlow. Cllr Danny Purton said: “Harlow Council is extremely concerned at the activities taking place at The Chequers public house…

A HARLOW MAN who led a high speed police pursuit whilst under the influence of drugs before crashing into a garden has been jailed for ten months. He also pleaded guilty to stealing fifteen mobile phones from a shop in Harlow. Taylor Knox, aged 27,…

PFCC urges the people of Essex to have their say on roads policingPEOPLE who live, work and travel in Essex are being urged to have their say on the future of roads policing. If you have concerns about speeding or are worried about road safety…

ESSEX Police is investigating a complaint of malicious communication. A complaint was made by the editor of YourHarlow after a post was made on Facebook alleging that their office/house was the subject of a raid by Essex Police. It also alleged that the editor was…

PFCC WELCOMES POLICE COVENANT TO PROTECT OFFICERS AND STAFF ROGER Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, said: “I am extremely proud of the work Essex Police do and regularly see outstanding examples of the bravery and courage by Essex Police officers, staff and…

A MAN has been jailed for six months after breaching an order not to be in Harlow Town Centre’s Market Square. Jack Knight, aged 22, of Greenway House, near Elizabeth Way, Harlow pleaded guilty to the following. On 10/08/2020 at Harlow in the county of…

UNCONVICTED defendants awaiting trial in prison face longer stints behind bars, as ministers plan to increase custody time limits to ease the pressure of a rising backlog of court cases, the Guardian understands. The coronavirus lockdown temporarily halted jury trials in March and despite the…

TWO people have been charged with drugs offences following warrants at a number of locations in Harlow. Warrants were carried out at addresses in The Hides, Fullers Mead, Edmunds Tower and Momples Road. Two people were arrested in the Wedhey area. Lloyd Harper, 31, of…

A MAN has been jailed for possessing a kitchen knife in Harlow Town Centre. Christopher Smith, aged 27, of No Fixed Abode pleaded guilty to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On August 26th at Harlow had with you, without good reason or lawful authority,…

Update: November 2020: This case has been dismissed A HARLOW man has pleaded not guilty to careless driving at the scene of a road traffic collision. Max Coyle, aged 23, Wharley Hook, Harlow pleaded not guilty to the following. On 28/02/2019 the defendant drove a…

ESSEX Police is appealing for witnesses after a car made off after a two car collision in Harlow on Friday night. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We were called around 8.15pm on Friday 4 September with reports of a road traffic collision on Momples Road…

POLICE Officers from the Operation Raptor drug squad team executed a warrant at the Small Copper pub on Momples Road, Harlow this morning, Friday 4 September. The warrant was part an operation to tackle illegal drug activity in the area. Warrants were also executed at…

A MAN has been banned from driving for four years after refusing to take a breath test. Ted Rowland, aged 69, of Weald Bridge Road, North Weald pleaded guilty at Chelmsford magistrates court to the following. On 19/04/2020 at Harlow in the county of Essex…

THE SECRET BARRISTER REVEALS  TOP MISREPRESENTATIONS OF THE LAW Sentence length, protecting yourself against a burglar in your own home and the cost of the legal aid system are some of the most misreported areas of the law in England and Wales by the UK…