THE Society of Editors has welcomed the publication today of new guidance issued to all police forces in England and Wales promoting the accurate and timely release of information to accredited media outlets. The Media and Communications Authorised Professional Practice guidance, published by the College of Policing,…

CAN you help Essex Police? They are looking for 44-year-old Clifford Walters. Clifford has been missing from his home since Friday 20th February and they are worried about him. Clifford may be in Harlow or Canvey, Mountnessing, Chelmsford or Basildon. If you see him please…

OFFICERS are appealing for information following the theft of a car and reports of suspicious activity in Gilden Park, Harlow. A spokesperson said: “We were called at around just before 2am on Saturday 21st February following reports that a grey BMW was stolen from the…

LAND where large quantities of waste was illegally dumped near the M25 in Essex has been closed off by concrete blocks to prevent further criminal activity reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Concrete blocks now guard the entrance to a field in the village of Stapleford…

A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to a number of public order offences including one at Princess Alexandra Hospital. Darrell Smith, aged 39, of Ram Gorse, Harlow pled to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On November 28th, 2025 at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, with…

HARLOW Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) is cracking down on anti-social behaviour in the town centre after incidents of drug taking, street drinking and nuisance behaviour. A lot of the activity has centred on the Terminus House car park where teenagers have reportedly gathered to smoke…

A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to assault and criminal damage. Benn Lewis, aged 47, of Ram Gorse, Harlow pled to the following at Chelmsford magistrate court. On July 12th, 2025 at Harlow, without lawful excuse, damaged garden fence to the value of £600.00 belonging…

RETAIL trade union Usdaw is concerned by today’s police recorded crime statistics for England and Wales showing that in the year to September 2025, there was an overall 5% increase in shoplifting.  Usdaw’s annual survey of nearly 9,500 retail staff showed that over three-quarters had…

TWO Waltham Abbey dog owners have agreed to strict conditions relating to dog ownership after their pets killed or injured 20 sheep. The Rural Engagement Team investigated after police received reports of two dogs attacking livestock in a field in Nazeing on 30 December 2025.…

A MAN has been arrested after officers were called to the Gilden Park area of Harlow following reports of items being taken from residents’ driveways. Officers from Harlow Neighbourhood Policing Team were on the scene within ten minutes and recovered property from a silver Ford…

SOMETIMES a single word can feel like an escape route. Sorry. But when real harm has been done – when control, intimidation and fear have taken hold, and someone’s safety or wellbeing has been worn away – simply saying sorry is not enough. Accountability has…

AVERAGE speed cameras are being installed on the A414 as part of a programme of works to make the road safer to use. Essex County Council is installing the cameras along the A414 between Chelmsford and Harlow. Essex Police and the Safer Essex Roads Partnership…

A CHURCH Langley teenager has been charged with a number of offences in relation to downloading images of child abuse. Stefan Budica, aged 18, of Hadley Grange, Church Langley, Harlow appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates court charged with the following. On or before December 14th, 2024,…

THE Road Safety Trust has released details of its forthcoming Large Grants round, with funding of up to £200,000 for innovative and high impact road safety projects. The Trust is an independent grant-giving organisation which supports projects and research that make UK roads and streets…