AMAZON will stop accepting Visa credit cards issued in the UK from 19 January, the online retail giant has said reports the BBC. It said the move was due to high credit card transaction fees but said Visa debit cards would still be accepted.Visa said…

ESSEX Police are now in a position to release a first photo of Cristian-Marin Patru, who was killed following an assault in Harlow last week. The 24 year-old was found injured at an address in The Hides at around 5.40pm on Monday 8 November and,…

A PERSISTENT noisy neighbour who played heavy-bass music at excessive volumes has once again found themselves subject to court action thanks to Harlow Council. Back in September, Laura Featley, of Arkwrights, was fined by the court following several complaints of bass-heavy dance music being played…

A HARLOW man is set to stand trial over a series of alleged offences including driving a vehicle at two people in The Hides. Jordan Ogoazi, aged 23, of Long Ley, Harlow has been charged with the following. On December 12th, 2020 at Harlow had…

PARENTS in England must be allowed to buy some uniform from High Street shops as well as school suppliers, according to new government rules reports the BBC. Second-hand items should be made available and the cost of anything branded must be kept to a minimum.…

UK drivers will be banned from filming or searching playlists on hand-held devices from next year under government plans to toughen road safety laws. It is already illegal to call or text on hand-held phones while driving unless it is an emergency. From 2022, drivers…

A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis. Jordan Reilly, aged 20, of The Stow, Harlow pled to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On July 8th, 2020 at Harlow had in your possession a quantity of cannabis, a controlled drug of class…

HARLOW’S HTS paid tribute to their apprentices as well as they mentors at a special ceremony last week. The chief executive, John Phillip as well as Non-Executive Director, Michael Harroveen and Harlow councillor Bob Davis praised the work of the apprentices, making special reference to…

ESSEX care provider ECL has achieved industry recognition at the East of England Great British Care Awards for their successful Inclusive Employment Service, which has now helped over 100 adults with learning disabilities to secure paid work. ECL’s Inclusive Employment Service was established in partnership…

ESSEX Police are investigating a burglary which took place overnight between Thursday 11 November and Friday 12 November in Little Pynchons, Harlow. Officers are working to establish what items were taken and no arrests have been made. Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area…

ESSEX Police have confirmed that they have received a report of a woman being subjected to abuse in Harlow. The report relates to an incident at the Harlow Playhouse on 13 November. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We are carrying out enquiries including CCTV and…

HARLOW MP Robert Halfon has voted for landmark new Environment Act described as “an example for the rest of the world to follow” The new Environment Act which “will deliver the most ambitious environmental programme of any country on earth” was supported last week by…

SO far this year, 42 people have sadly died in collisions on the road here in Essex. Last year saw 46.In total, that’s too many needless deaths on our roads.To combat that figure, in partnership with SERP, launched Vision Zero in September which is our…

HARLOW’S MP, Robert Halfon, has expressed strong support for all staff at Princess Alexandra Hospital following the CQC report. He said: “I have visited our hospital many times as a patient, visitor and as MP and I have nothing but huge admiration for every member…