DURING the early hours of this morning, officers executed two warrants under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. One warrant in Longbanks led to the discovery of a large cannabis cultivation, with the property illegally abstracting electricity, posing a serious fire risk. A…

VULNERABLE people will have more time and support to settle their outstanding council tax bills under reforms to make the system fairer announced by the government. Ministers have today (April 15) confirmed changes will be made to the administration of bills, which have been left…

A HARLOW man has been charged with trespassing with intent to steal at a former police station in Harlow. Jason Parker, aged 38, of Iceni Square, Harlow was charged with the following. On August 6th, 2025 at Harlow entered as a trespasser, a building, 35…

GOVERNMENT is backing councils across England to fix crumbling bridges, falling flyovers and deteriorating tunnels as the new Structures Fund opens today (Wednesday 15 April) in the latest move to back drivers. Screenshot Decades of neglected infrastructure have led to weight-restricted crossings adding miles to everyday…

A NEW vision for improving health and wellbeing across Essex has been adopted. The Essex Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy (2026–2029) is now live. It was officially launched by the Essex Health and Wellbeing Board in March. The development of the strategy has been a joint effort…

ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses following reports that a man tried to get into a woman’s car this morning (14 April) in Epping. Officers were alerted to the incident in Epping New Road at just after 8.20am. The woman reported that a man tried…

THE Leader of the Local Conservatives, Dan Swords, has today pledged to secure the extension of the Oyster Card to Harlow if the Local Conservatives retain control of Harlow Council in the Council elections on Thursday 7th May.  The extension of the Oyster Card zone…

A SERVING Essex Police officer was cleared of driving without due care and attention during a trial at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court. The charge related to a collision involving a marked police vehicle in Harlow in September 2023 while PC Oliver Potts was responding to an…

AN online survey has revealed that nine in ten library users are saying they will use their library less – or stop using it altogether – as a result of the £1.15 charge to reserve books that is being introduced on April 22nd. Meanwhile, a…

A HARLOW man is set to stand trial over a charge of grievous body harm (GBH). Andrew Dixon, aged 71, of Pittmans Field, Harlow was charged with the following. On November 13th, 2025, in Harlow, unlawfully and maliciously caused grievous bodily harm to another with…

A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of drugs. Christopher Speed, aged 45, of Potters Field, Harlow pled guilty to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On September 17th, 2025, on Southern Way, Harlow, drove a Ford Focus, when the proportion…

GET ready to feel the Force this May as The Harvey Centre invites visitors to an out-of-this-world celebration for Star Wars Day, perfectly timed for the Bank Holiday weekend. Taking place on Sunday 3rd May, ahead of the Bank Holiday Monday, the centre will host…

HARLOW Theatre Company is set to present Sam Shepard’s A Lie of the Mind. Told in three acts set in Montana and California, the story alternates between two families after a severe incident of spousal abuse leaves all their lives altered until the final collision…

COUNCILS will face new rules on how they spend funding to fix potholes and maintain local roads, as the Government today (14 April) sets out new requirements to ensure taxpayers see real improvements. Under the new measures, local highway authorities which fail to demonstrate they…