A HARLOW resident has pleaded guilty to downloading images of child abuse. Kylan Snell, aged 19, of Northbrooks, Harlow pled guilty at Chelmsford magistrates court to the following. On September 18th, 2024, at Harlow, made indecent photographs, namely 56 unique category A images and movies…

Update: Saturday afternoon We’re no longer trying to find Frankie Cheney who had been missing from Harlow and has connections in Colchester. He has been located safely. Thanks to everyone who shared our appeal; your efforts really do make a difference. CAN you help the…

A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of drugs. Martin Venables, aged 44, of Great Brays, Harlow made the plea to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On April 29th, 2025, on Southern Way, Harlow drove a VW Fox when the…

THE first week of Essex Police’s latest road safety campaign targeting drink and drug driving has resulted in a notable number of arrests, demonstrating the force’s commitment to keeping local roads safe. Between 1-7 December, officers from teams across the force have been conducting targeted…

“IT is never acceptable to assume assaults on police officers are just ‘part of the job’.” An Essex Police spokesperson said: ‘That’s the message from one of our senior officers after an attacker armed with a knife seriously injured a policewoman in the line of…

THE Essex Police Business Crime Team is urging anyone thinking of turning to crime in the run-up to Christmas to think again. “December is a time when financial and social pressures can feel overwhelming,” says Sergeant Christian Denning. “Christmas can be a difficult time for…

A POTTER Street resident has been charged with theft and assault. Trevor Osborn, aged 64, of The Sweyns, Harlow was charged with the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On November 11th, 2025 at Tescos in Edinburgh Way, you did steal unknown items to value of…

Update: Graziano has been found ESSEX Police are growing increasingly concerned for 58-year-old Graziano Milano, who was last seen in Harlow on Monday 1 December. He was last seen in the area of Hamstel Road 7am but hasn’t been seen since. Graziano is about 5ft…

A 51-year-old victim of an alleged hate crime was failed by Essex Police prior to her death, the county’s coroner has said reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Aminata Coulibaly was under the care of the crisis mental health team at EPUT linked to a matter…

A HARLOW woman has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of drugs as well as driving whilst disqualified. Lauren Aldred, aged 39, of Locke Close, Harlow pled to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On June 10th 2025 on Church Langley Way, you did…

Update: Aisha has been found HAVE you seen Aisha Cleal, 14, who is missing from Harlow?  Aisha is around 5ft 7ins in height, of slim build, and has shoulder-length black braided hair.  She was last seen wearing black tights, a black jumper and a black…

A HARLOW man is set to be sentenced for possessing an axe in Harlow Town Centre. Brian Gage, aged 53, of Potters Field, Harlow has been charged with the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On November 20th, 2025 at Harlow ,without lawful authority or reasonable…

A MAN and a teenager from Ongar have been issued with legal warnings after police received reports of hare coursing in a field near Norton Heath. Following these reports, a group of three people riding a quad bike people were tracked by the National Police…

A MATCHING woman has pleaded guilty to an offence against the communications act. Deborah Cole, aged 53, of Matching Tye, pled guilty to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On March 30th, 2025 sent by means of a public electronic communications network matter, namely, a…