A SHOPLIFTER who threatened to burn down a Primark in Harlow has pleaded guilty to a string of offences reports the Northants Telegraph. Stevie Bear, from Kittwake Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, was caught stealing from the Harlow store in July 2024. He subsequently appeared before the…

A MAN has been jailed for nearly three years after being caught trying to meet a child at Harlow Railway Station. Jason Hart, 52, of Shawfield Close, Sutton Hill, Telford, Shropshire was charged with attempting to communicate with a child under 16 for sexual gratification,…

A HARLOW woman has been charged with possession of cocaine. Zoe Stevens, 43, of Hornbeams was charged with the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On November 26th, 2024, at Harlow had in your possession  0.5g of cocaine a controlled drug of class A in contravention…

Update: Ian Davis has been found CAN you help find 48-year-old Ian Davis, who’s gone missing in Harlow? We want to find him as soon as possible and make sure he’s safe. Ian was last seen at about 7.30pm on Thursday 31 July but hasn’t…

A HARLOW resident has pleaded guilty charges of vandalism and racially aggravated harassment. Lawrence Searle, aged 44, of Pittmans Field, Harlow pled to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On April 6th, 2024, at Epping you did, without lawful excuse, damage interior door  to the value…

BETWEEN April and June, Roads Policing Unit, supported by the civilian speed enforcement officers and other specialist teams, have carried out road checks across Essex. These checks took place in towns and villages to improve the safety of our road network and focussed on areas…

OVER the coming weeks, Inspector Leanne Archer from the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be out and about across Harlow, hosting a series of “walk the beat” sessions. These walkabouts are a great opportunity to: Engage directly with your local policing team Raise any concerns or…

ESSEX Police has facilitated another peaceful protest in Epping. A group of people protesting against The Bell Hotel formed at around 6pm on Thursday 31 July. A spokesperson said: “Our officers then facilitated a march in High Street, Epping, by the same group. To continue…

ESSEX Police has put plans in place to ensure a planned protest in Epping can take place safely this evening. They have put in place a Section 60AA order which prevents people from wearing face coverings and a dispersal order which gives us the power…

A HARLOW man has pleased guilty to racially aggravated assault and a number of other offences. Reece Page, aged 32, of Church End, Harlow pled to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On December 5th, 2021 at Harlow, you did assault a person and that…

“WE ARE securing more charges and getting justice for more victims” That’s from the Essex Chief Constable as figures show they have secure almost 10 percent more charges in the first half of 2025 than the same time last year. Between the start of January…

FIVE leading Essex politicians have written an open joint letter to Yvette Cooper, the Home Secretary, asking for an urgent meeting to discuss the continued use of hotels within the Epping Forest District to house newly arrived asylum seekers. The letter, signed by Roger Hirst,…

OFFICERS investigating a collision in Harlow involving a car and an e-bike are asking for the public’s help. It happened at 4.10pm on 28 July at a zebra crossing at Howard Way. The driver of the red car failed to stop at the scene. The…

POLICE officers have secured charges against a man following a car fire in North Weald. They were called to a fire in Epping Road at 12.20pm on Sunday 27 July which led to four cars being damaged. A 29 year-old man was arrested a short…