Update: Lewis has been found == HAVE you seen missing Lewis (16) from Hatfield. Described as being slim with dark brown hair. He may have travelled to Harlow. If you have seen Lewis or have information call 101, quoting ISR 813 of 16/8. If you…

HERTFORDSHIRE County Council (HCC) and East Herts Council (EHC) are working together on a new Cycling and Walking Plan to make it easier, safer and more enjoyable to walk, wheel and cycle for everyday journeys and leisure. Throughout the process, we will continue to work…

ESSEX Police is urging the owners of specific varieties of knives and machetes to hand them in to us in exchange for compensation ahead of fresh legislation banning their sale and possession. A national surrender and compensation scheme has been launched by the Home Office…

VICTIMS who were de-frauded by two rogue traders will be paid back over £50,000 in compensation following a meticulous investigation by the Proceeds of Crime Team. Jack Harbour, 32 of Wellstye Green, Basildon and William Eastwood, 33 of Chelmsford Road, Wickford were convicted of four…

HENRY Moore Studios & Gardens is pleased to announce a captivating series of Artist Talks this autumn, featuring leading contemporary artists who will explore the dynamic intersection of inspiration, sculpture, and the natural world. This series, inspired by the profound influence of Henry Moore’s work,…

GPs in England have launched a work-to-rule action in a dispute with the government over what they say is a lack of funding. It threatens to bring chaos to the system reports the BBC. Surgeries are taking a variety of steps and some are limiting…

ESSEX County Council’s rigid plastic recycling scheme will now be available at Burnham-on-Crouch and Rayleigh Recycling Centres. They join the existing eight sites offering the service. The scheme allows residents to dispose of a wide range of items that cannot be recycled from the kerbside.…

EXPERTS working in partnership to provide specialist mental health support for parents have been shortlisted for a national award. Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust’s (EPUT) Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service has recently completed a five year expansion and transformation of its work with health,…

LIVE Facial Recognition is an investment in our communities and will help keep people safe”. A spokesperson said: “That’s from one of our top officers as we announce the first deployment of our new Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology. “We trialled the technology in October…

A MOVING ceremony to mark 79 years since Victory in Japan took place in Harlow Town Park this week. The service of dedication and remembrance was led by Rev Albert Morris. There were speeches by Cllr James Griggs and Pam Gillespie. Pam’s father, George Money…

LAST week, we reported that Harlow Council had granted approval for 4 Wych Elm, a new residential block within the emerging Wych Elm development in Harlow. The 15-storey tower forms part of a trio of proposed new blocks designed by Ackroyd Lowrie which will deliver a…

THE Butterfly Effect Wellbeing, a Harlow based charity which helps to support mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing on a holistic level in a friendly environment, has been named as one of the four beneficiaries of a big local employer’s new Community Fund. As part of the new Cadent Foundation Community…

ON a sunny day in July we held our Vintage Day Out at Cressing Temple Barns near Braintree. There was live music and dancing, food and drink, classic cars and lots of vintage stalls. As we write this, we are busy preparing for our next…

OFFICERS specially trained to spot the signs that people are planning criminal activity have been on patrol at Stansted Airport. As part of the national Project Servator initiative, Stansted Community Policing Team have been working alongside our firearms and dog units to conduct unpredictable high…