HARLOW MP Chris Vince has backed Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision to increase defence spending. Mr Vince said: “I welcome the Government’s commitment to increasing defence spending to 2.5% of GDP from 2027, with an ambition to reach 3% in the next parliament. In an…

OFFICERS worked closely with international law enforcement teams to secure a conviction against a Harlow man whose online comments were described in court as “racist”, “homophobic” and “misogynistic”, including threats to harm. The investigation is believed to be one of the first cases brought to…

POLICE have arrested a 57-year-old man from Harlow today (Wednesday 26 February) on suspicion of a rape that occurred almost 30 years ago. In April 1995 a 13-year-old girl was found by the police on Abercrombie Way, Harlow. She described that she had been with…

THE children of Abbotsweld Primary Academy were treated to a visit from their local Member of Parliament, Chris Vince, who engaged with Year 5 and 6 pupils in a lively discussion about the workings of Parliament. The visit was part of the children’s curriculum, where…

LABOUR is rolling out free breakfast clubs to save working families up to £450 and set children up to start the day ready to learn. Pemberley Academy in Harlow is among the first of 750 selected to offer clubs from April, delivering on government’s Plan…

A FORMER chair of Harlow Council is looking to put his best foot forward for Prostate Cancer UK next month. Ian Beckett is now an authorised local preacher at St Stephen’s Church, as well as being a health and wellbeing advocate, and an ambassador for…

HARLOW Council has released aerial photos of Gilden Park which show the quick progress now being made to build new facilities for the community.  Gilden Park residents and the residents’ association supported by the council have been working hard to ensure that these much-needed facilities…

A MENTAL health patient took his own life just days after a request to see a doctor and an urgent medication review for his deteriorating mental health were not actioned, a report has concluded. David Bennett took his own life in Basildon on June 13,…

SWIFT work by Harlow Town Centre Team officers saw a 49-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of shop theft. They responded quickly to a report that a woman had stolen perfume from TK Maxx in the Water Gardens. Following a quick search of the area, they…

POLICE officers have arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion the theft of a motor vehicle after trying to drive a car the wrong way down the M11. A spokesperson said: “We were alerted to the theft of a silver Land Rover in Bishop’s Stortford which…

THE PRIME Minister Sir Keir Starmer said his government will spend £13.4bn more on defence every year from 2027 reports the BBC. He adds that the UK faces further threats such as cyber attacks, sabotage and assassinations.  He said: “Our intelligence services are becoming more…

HARLOW Labour has told YH that they are proposing a reverse in councillor allowances made by the Tories last year. A press spokesperson said: “Last September, the Conservatives increased councillor allowances by a staggering amount, costing the administration over £500,000 over the next three years.…

A MAN has been arrested following a police pursuit that started in London and went right through Harlow. A Met Police spokesperson said: “At around 15:30hrs on Sunday, 23 February, officers attempted to stop a stolen vehicle in Woodford New Road, E17.  The car failed…

PUPILS, parents and school staff are encouraged to ensure their vote counts by making a nomination for the 2025 Essex Teaching Awards. Credit: Paul Starr Photography The awards – now in their 11th year – are run by Essex County Council and recognise the outstanding…