A SECURITY guard jailed for plotting to kidnap, rape and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby has failed in appealing against his sentence reports the BBC. Gavin Plumb, of Potters Field, Harlow, is serving life with a minimum term of 16 years after being convicted of…

THE Southend, Essex & Thurrock Domestic Abuse Board (SETDAB) has launched a new five-year strategy to help people live free from domestic abuse. The strategy focuses on, making it easier for people to get help when they need it, supporting children and adults to build…

ESSEX Police want to speak to this man in connection with a fraud investigation. It has been reported that a man has convinced a woman to hand over a five-figure sum of cash. It happened in the Thornhills area of North Weald in June this…

THE Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) for Essex is asking county residents for their views on funding plans for Essex Police and Essex County Fire & Rescue Service.   To hear those views in maintaining or improving the current strength and ability of both services, all residents, businesses and people who work or travel in…

ESSEX County Council, supported by Essex Police and the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP), has set up a temporary 40mph limit to protect crews working on the safety upgrade. The works will result in permanent speed limit changes from Widford roundabout to B181 Tylers Green,…

ESSEX Police have seized thousands of pounds of illegal vapes and tobacco products hidden in businesses across Essex as part of our ongoing partnership work to prevent organised crime. We are working with Trading Standards, Border Force and HMRC as part of Operation Machinize, a…

THE TRIAL begins today of a man accused of attempting to murder two police officers in Harlow. Declan Diedrick, aged 25 of Hull Grove, trial begins at Chelmsford Crown Court. Diedrick has pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder two police officers. PC Hollie Matthews…

A HARLOW couple are set to appear in the crown court over a number of allegations in relation to cruelty to dogs. Georgia Eastley, aged 25, of Harlow and Bobby Hunter, aged 35, of Harlow has been charged with the following. On November 5th, 2024,…

A MAN who committed violent disorder as officers tried to facilitate a peaceful protest in Epping has been jailed. Aaron Elles had attended the protest outside The Bell Hotel on Thursday 17 July in motorbike clothing, including a crash helmet to conceal his identity. A…

A MAN has been convicted of a series of offences after a van was stopped by officers between Loughton and Abridge on Tuesday 14 October. Nikolas Barnes, 24, of no current fixed abode in Harlow, appeared in Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 16 October after…

FROM Integration Support: This National Hate Crime Awareness Week (October 11–18, 2025), we’re joining the call to promote safety, inclusion, and challenge discrimination in our community. As your local Hate Crime Report Centre, we want to ensure everyone feels supported. This Friday, October 17th, we…

BASILDON Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) have seized 36 e-scooters and e-bikes in just two weeks as part of a crackdown on people riding through the town centre. The centre of Basildon is covered by a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) that prohibits e-scooter, e-bike, and…

I just want answers. I just want to know why and for the wait to end. “It’s never something that leaves your mind, it’s the first thing I think about when I wake up. “That night still haunts me and it always will. You just…

A HARLOW man has been arrested after a van was boxed in and safely stopped after failing to pull over for officers. The incident happened just before midnight last night, Tuesday 14 October, when the vehicle failed to stop in Traps Hill, Loughton. A pursuit…