A SAWBRIDGEWORTH man is wanted by police in connection with threats to kill and common assault. Harry Davis, 32, also has links to Bishop’s Stortford, Hertford and Harlow. Hertfordshire Constabulary says anyone who sees Davis or has any information about his whereabouts should call 999.…

BLOOD test services (Phlebotomy) at The Princess Alexandra Hospital are being temporarily relocated on Monday 6 January from Gibberd Ward to the old therapies gym, which is located on the ground floor in the Blue Zone, at the end of the Cardiology corridor. Works are currently underway to…

THIRTY-two people living in the county of Essex have been honoured in King Charles III’s New Year honours list. Commenting on this announcement, Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst, Lord-Lieutenant of Essex, the King’s personal representative in the county, said: “It is tremendous to see once again, so…

THE number of people with flu in hospital in England has gone up sharply over Christmas and is rising “at a very concerning rate”, NHS chiefs warn reports the BBC. Latest data shows there were 5,000 patients with the virus being treated in hospital at…

OFFICERS investigating dangerous driving on the M11 are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.  They were called at around 1.30pm on Sunday 29 December to reports of multiple high-end cars swerving  across lanes and driving in a reckless manner. The…

LAST year was an incredibly busy year for Integration Support. Chief Executive Marina Dunajeva told us that in 2024 they had 1300 enquiries from 82 different countries. And that is just one element of what they do. We sat down with Marina and discussed the…

PROPOSALS on the long-term funding of adult social care in England are unlikely to be delivered before 2028 at the earliest, the government has confirmed reports the BBC. Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting is promising “to finally grasp the nettle on social care…

FAIR Payment Code launched to tackle late payments, to reward good practices and ensure SMEs are paid on time New scheme backed by biggest UK banks unveiled to help more disabled entrepreneurs get access to finance and support to start their own business Both schemes…

LONDON Stansted has been officially recognised as an Inclusive Dementia Community Business 2024-2026 by Essex County Council for its ongoing efforts to improve accessibility for passengers living with dementia and their caregivers. The award acknowledges the airport’s dedication to easing the travel experience for people…

PARENTS and carers of children who will start primary school in September encouraged to complete applications. Parents and carers are reminded that they have until 15 January 2025 to apply for their child’s primary school place. Children are entitled to start school in the September…

PARENTS who leave their engines running outside a school could be hit with fines as part of plans to tackle air pollution reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Southend-on-Sea City Council has revealed a possible initiative which would include fining parents and drivers with idle engines…

NEARLY 350 people were arrested were arrested last month by our officers tackling drink and drug driving. Throughout December, our Roads Policing Unit officers supported the national drink drive campaign Operation Limit to tackle drink driving in particular, and to take dangerous drivers off the…

A MAN who was injured following a road traffic collision in central London on Christmas Day has died. The man, named as 25-year-old Aidan Chapman, sadly died from his injuries in hospital on New Year’s Eve. His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported…

THE family of a man who died in Harlow earlier this month have paid tribute to him. Officers were called to reports of a man found injured in a derelict part of the town centre, shortly before 9.15pm on Wednesday 18 December. Emergency services attended…