A SECURITY guard accused of a plot to kidnap, rape and murder TV personality Holly Willoughby went to “great lengths to suggest to other people it was not a fantasy”, a trial heard reports the BBC. Alison Morgan KC said in her prosecution closing speech…

THE LABOUR candidate for Harlow, Chris Vince has made a final appeal to the voters of Harlow and the villages with just 48 houses before the polling stations open. We caught up with Mr Vince just off First Avenue before he set off on another…

Dear Editor, THE area of Harlow Town Centre is undergoing a lot of roadworks, and will continue to “enjoy” them for over another year. I am not asking if the long term changes to the road layout is necessary, but could they be better managed?…

ALMOST 1.8 million people are now in at least £50,000 of UK student debt, data obtained by BBC News reveals reports the BBC. More than 61,000 have balances of above £100,000, figures from the Student Loans Company (SLC) also show, while another 50 people each…

PEOPLE who cover their faces with ski masks and balaclavas in a town centre could be given an instant fine if a council votes to extend a protection order reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Residents have raised concerns over being intimidated by young people who…

OVER the last few days, we have conducted our final set of interviews with candidates for the General Election on Thursday. On Sunday afternoon, we caught up with The Lib Dem’s Riad Mannan. We did it on Zoom as he had just returned from an…

ENERGY bills remain high despite today’s cap cut – the Tories’ cost of living crisis has been devastating, says Usdaw. Retail trade union Usdaw looks forward to a Labour Government that will tackle high energy bills, after the Tories’ cost of living crisis severely impacted…

A DROP in domestic gas and electricity prices has now taken effect, but costs are expected to rise again in October reports the BBC. Regulator Ofgem’s new price cap for England, Wales and Scotland came into force on Monday, meaning a typical household’s energy bill…

RECENTLY, we reported on Pemberley Academy’s environmental awareness day. It was clear that pupils, parents and staff were aware and concerned regarding the future of our planet. Whilst at the school we used Year 6 student, Ryan if he had a question for the General…

ESSEX Police are aware that in the summer months there is an increase in reports of motorbikes – both petrol and electric – being used in public spaces. These bikes are often unregistered and can be driven in an antisocial manner which causes people alarm…

THE Stewards Academy community came together on Friday 28th September to support an amazing charity bake sale. This was organised by Year 9 student, Melik, to raise awareness of Ataxia Telangiectasia and money for the AT society. Ataxia Telangiectasia (AT) – also known as Louis-bar…

OVER the last few days, we have conducted our final set of interviews with candidates for the General Election on Thursday. On Saturday afternoon, we caught up with The Green Party’s Yasmin Gregory. https://youtu.be/D7vvNi0namc?si=ZTtJyQy7BfyOkEoc All our General Election stories can be found here

A MAN has been charged as part of an investigation into an incident in Church Langley playing fields on Saturday, 29 June.  Officers received multiple reports shortly before 7pm of a man threatening members of the public including children with a knife. Officers, including armed…

FIRE Crews were called on Saturday night, to a first floor flat after reports of a fire in the kitchen in Hodings Road in Harlow. On arrival firefighters reported an air fryer had caught alight and there was a small fire in the kitchen. Crews…