MORE local authorities in England are to be given powers to take control of bus services under legislation being laid before Parliament on Monday reports the BBC. Transport Secretary Louise Haigh says the changes will deliver a “bus revolution” that will save vital routes. It…

THREE people have been arrested following the use of the forces Live Facial Recognition (LFR) cameras in Harlow this weekend. One suspect was arrested on suspicion of harassment, and had been wanted by police since May. Another was wanted on suspicion of causing actual bodily…

CHIEF Constable Ben-Julian Harrington welcomed 52 new officers into Essex Police at a passing out parade at HQ in Chelmsford. The officers of class intake 1/24 made their pledges in front of their families, friends and invited guests including Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Roger…

ESSEX Police has launched an investigation after a couple were assaulted in a graveyard in Harlow. An Essex Police spokeperson said: “We were called to reports of an assault in Waterhouse Moor, Harlow, close to St Andrew’s Church, at about 8.35pm on Sunday 1 September.…

PATIENTS with acquired brain injuries are being supported to fulfil their potential, thanks to a grant from Essex County Council. Colchester-based charity Headway Essex provides advice and practical assistance to adults with an acquired brain injury (ABI), as well as their families and carers. Working…

THE St Clare Hospice charity shop in South Street, Bishop’s Stortford, has been nominated by local people as their favourite charity shop. The Charity Retail Association received nearly 6,5000 nominations for charity shops across the UK, a shortlist of 6 shops per region was announced…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince has joined residents in Roydon in campaigning against speeding drivers in the village. Chair of Epping Forest District Neighbourhood Watch said: “Roydon has become increasingly plagued with dangerous driving through its village in recent years and residents have had enough! The…

A ROAD in Newhall is blocked after a car appears to have flipped onto its side. The incident occurred late afternoon on The Chase in Newhall. We understand that the occupant is out of the car. Emergency services have been contacted. There was a similar…

HOUSE prices in the UK reached a two-year high in August and the recent interest rate cut has increased confidence among homebuyers, the UK’s largest mortgage lender has said reports the BBC. Halifax said prices last month were up 4.3% compared to last year, taking…

SOMETIMES, when you are reviewing, you need to have a look across at the audience and see how they are responding. Halfway thorough MHP’s Jeeves and Wooster in Absolute Poppycock, we looked across and saw that audience were loving it. They were engaged and in…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince rose on the floor of the House of Commons to raise the matter of season workers. Chris Vince said: “I welcome my right hon. Friend to his place. Before the election I met fruit growers in Nazeing and more recently farmers…

Mr Sukh Chamdal has been ordered to pay a £300,000 fine after pleading guilty to felling 132 trees at the Debden Hall Estate in 2021. In passing sentence, the judge, Mr Recorder Clegg KC, noted that this case represented the most significant of its nature…

Burnt Mill Academy Open Evening – Tuesday 10th September We look forward to welcoming prospective parents, carers and students to the Burnt Mill Academy Open Evening on Tuesday 10th September 2024.  This event has three slots available with a speech by the headteacher.   To find…

Update: Daniel has been found CAN you help find 23-year-old Daniel Swinerd? He’s gone missing from Harlow and the police need to make sure he’s safe as soon as possible. Daniel was last seen in the area of Spinning Wheel Mead at about 11am on…