A CORONER has opened an inquest into the death of a 16-year-old school leaver who drowned after getting into difficulty while swimming with his friends reports the BBC. The body of Dishone Lloyd was found the day after he was reported missing at Burnside Lakes,…

THE recovery of a stun gun from a drug dealer’s home highlights the valuable work undertaken by teams focused on county lines gangs. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “Richie Nkundo, 34, ran the ‘CJ’ drug line as a one-man crack cocaine and heroin supply business.…

THE new tower follows the purchase of land for a new Google data centre at North Weald. The iconic gate guardian commemorating the special association forged between the RAF and the Hawker Hurricane at North Weald during World War II is also set to be…

SUSTAINABLE transport schemes saw large uptake across 2024 as Essex County Council prioritises Active Travel in 2025. Active Travel encourages greener ways of travelling for shorter journeys, or as part of longer ones, with infrastructure and training. Across 2024 the council has helped facilitate: cycling…

GREATER Anglia is funding 34 community projects as part of its new Customer and Community Improvement Fund initiative. Grants of up to £50,000 were available, with the train operator pledging a total of £350,000 this financial year, to projects across the Greater Anglia network as…

NHS services in Hertfordshire and west Essex remain under extreme pressure as they look after surging numbers of very unwell people, with winter viruses spreading fast.  All parts of the NHS are working together to ensure people are seen and treated as quickly as possible,…

LONDON Stansted has appointed EDF Renewables UK to construct and operate the airport’s new solar farm. The 14.3MW solar farm, the first of its kind at a London airport, will be on land already owned by Stansted immediately to the east of the airport at…

A NEW online meal platform is set to launch in Harlow to help people plan, prepare and cook nutritious and affordable everyday meals. From 13 January everyone who lives and works in Harlow will be able to sign-up for free to FiveDinners.com for 12 months,…

NEIGHBOURHOOD Policing Teams (NPTs) across East Herts have set their new policing priorities for the coming months. NPTs work alongside partners to focus on solving long and short-term neighbourhood issues, such as anti-social behaviour, theft, speeding and drug-related crime. Using an analysis of data, they…

RURAL engagement officers investigating reports of poaching in the Uttlesford district are appealing for information. A spokesperson said: “Following initial reports from members of the public of suspected hare coursing in the Broxted and High Easter areas on Wednesday 8 January, a Nissan X-Trail was…

0730 HRS: There are a number of road traffic issues around Harlow this morning. There are temporary traffic lights on First Avenue at the junction with Momples Road. Traffic tailing back with ways. Plus M11 Londonbound – one lane now closed after a collision between…

Update: He has been released on bail until 12 March. A TEENAGER has been arrested and officers have launched an attempted murder investigation after a serious assault in Harlow. A police spokesperson said: “It was reported to us that, at about 2.15pm on Tuesday 7…

HARLOW Council has agreed to introduce a new income banded Council Tax Reduction Scheme for working age applicants which will come into effect before April 2026. Credit: Brian Thomas Photography Last year the council consulted residents on changing its Council Tax Support Scheme. Under the…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince has confirmed his commitment to try to “improve the household finances of families and the life chances of children across Harlow”. Chris Vince said: “During Parliament’s break, I had a chance to reflect on the six months or so since my…