A HARLOW resident has been disqualified after pleading guilty to drinking and driving. Ioan Ivu, aged 46, of Brockles Mead pled to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On July 12th, 2025 at Brockles Mead, Harlow drove a Nissan Qashqai after consuming so much alcohol…

AN OLD Harlow resident has been disqualified for three years for drinking and driving Joseph Farrow, aged 48, of Churchgate Street, Old Harlow pled to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On July 26th, 2025, on Minchin Road, Old Harlow, drove a Vauxhall Van after…

ESSEX Police has been named Police Force of the Year at the National Black Police Association (NBPA) awards.  A spokesperson said: “We were praised for our work on the Police Race Action Plan, our Positive Action Engagement Plan, our fourth successive Towards Excellence Conference and our We…

HARLOW’S Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) have increased patrols and community engagement activity following feedback from residents who said they felt vulnerable on the cycle tracks that surround the town. Crime in Harlow has dropped by 7.6% over the past 12 months and knife-enabled crime is…

A HARLOW man has leaded guilty to possession of a large kitchen knife on a street in Harlow Trayton Gumble, aged 27, of Great Brays, Harlow pled to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On October 7th, 2025 in Great Brays, Harlow, had with you,…

HARLOW Council is set to approve a new Domestic Abuse Policy at its Cabinet meeting on Thursday 9 October, reinforcing its commitment to protecting residents and supporting individuals navigating domestic abuse. The policy, developed in collaboration with external partners and shaped by the findings of…

THIS October, Essex Police is supporting Tyre Safety Month, a national campaign led by TyreSafe, encouraging all drivers to take a few minutes to check their tyres regularly to help prevent collisions and breakdowns. Tyre Safety Month is a timely reminder that simple checks can…

HARLOW Art Trust can confirm that one of Harlow’s most loved public artworks, Donkey by Willi Soukop, has been safely removed from its site in Pittmans Field after signs of damage were discovered. The sculpture had become loosened from its base, prompting concern for its…

A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by driving without due care and attention. Lewis Jackson, aged 31, of Moor Hall Road, Harlow pled guilty to the following at Colchester magistrates court. On August 23rd, 2024 on Moor Hall Road caused serious…

THREE men have been jailed for a total of more than six years after committing violent disorder in Epping while officers had tried to facilitate a peaceful protest.  Each of the men had been seen on body worn video acting violently during disorder which had…

EVERY UK police force now has a dedicated officer for journalists facing threats of abuse and violence, the government has said. Journalist safety liaison officers (JSLOs) form part of a “strengthened partnership” between police, government and media professionals, who have increasingly become targets both online…

A HARLOW man has pled guilty to a drug dealing charge. Lee Mulvey, aged 36, of Little Pynchons, Harlow pled to the following at Colchester magistrates court. Between June 7th, 2024 and August 1st, 2024 at Epping, you were concerned in the supplying of 17.088…

THE British Transport Police (BTP) says it will not investigate bike thefts outside stations where the bicycle has been left for more than two hours reports the BBC. It means most bike thefts will not be investigated and CCTV footage will not be looked at…

A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to stealing a police baton outside the Bell Hotel in Epping. Kenneth Blissett, aged 34, of Longbanks, Harlow pled to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On July 17th 2025 at Epping without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, had…