Man pleads guilty to threatening another with gun in Pittmans Field

A MAN has pleaded guilty after a man was threatened with a gun following a dispute over driving in Harlow. The victim, a man in his 30s, had confronted someone in Pittmans Field at around 5.35pm on September 11, 2016 about his driving, claiming he…

UP to 22 new schools to be built in Essex over the next decade with 22,000 new school places likely to be needed by 2027 More than 22,000 new school places will be needed across Essex over the next decade, according to a new strategy…

ESSEX Police are investigating reports of a distraction burglary in Arkwrights, Harlow, at around 3.30pm on January 4. A person, who was described as being male and in their late teens, was reported to have stolen a wallet from a victim after gaining entry to…

A 600-page document detailing the budget as well as the housing and growth plans for a generation are on the agenda for the ruling Harlow Labour cabinet on Thursday night. With Harlow Labour under strain after the double whammy of their leader Jon Clempner quitting…

THE FORMER leader of Harlow Council does not appear to be going quietly, as he launched a bitter attack to counter allegations that he stepped down as leader of Harlow Council due to ill health. Jon Clempner stood down as leader of Harlow Council and…

Careers day set for Sir Charles Kao UTC

A day devoted to careers is set to inspire teenagers to strive for ambitious goals. The Burnt Mill Academy Trust (BMAT) is holding its first careers day at Sir Charles Kao UTC, in Harlow. Careers advisor Hayley Lancaster, of All Together, is working with the…

DATA centre operator Kao Data has opened the doors of its first data centre building, sitting on one of the largest hosting campus in the country. When fully completed, the £200m campus will support an IT load of over 35MW across 150,000 sq ft of…

A secluded island hotel just off the English coast becomes a crime scene, as a scandal-inducing femme-fatale is felled. All the guests on the island are suspects, but are they alone and is this the first crime this idyllic island has witnessed? Award-winning theatre company…

The Essex Case for Crossrail 2 JOIN Essex Chamber of Commerce at their Harlow Horizons event to hear about the future of one of the South East’s most important infrastructure projects: Crossrail 2. Guest speakers for the event are Michèle Dix, Managing Director of Crossrail…

Two lanes closed on M11 near Harlow

1630 hrs FIRE Crews are currently dealing with a road traffic collision on the M11 Southbound, between junction 7 (Hastingwood Interchange/Harlow) and Junction 6 (M25). This is an ongoing incident – more information will be posted when it is available.

HARLOW’S reputation as a place to move to has been boosted after a survey charts it as one of the top places to rent property. Using the latest data on housing costs, and 2018 season ticket prices, the BBC has calculated which towns in the…

Tuesday traffic and travel

0900 hrs Reports of a road traffic collision on the Clock Tower roundabout in Harlow. Second Avenue meets A414. More follows

THE DEADLINE to have your say on (potentially) thousands of homes on Harlow’s border is looming. The Epping Forest District Local Plan could see major housing plans in areas such as Latton Priory and Water Lane to name just two. http://www.efdclocalplan.org For some the plans…

PASSMORES students are on a mission to create a cleaner and greener environment for all by stepping up the school’s commitment to recycling. The team of prefects promoting environmental awareness consists of five students: Connor, Ami, Luke, Matthew, and Ryan. All are dedicated advocates of…

HARLOW Conservative Group today criticised UKIP for calling an unnecessary by election and wasting Council taxpayers cash. Harlow UKIP today announced that they had called for a by election in Hare Street and Little Parndon following the resignation of Jon Clempner. Harlow Conservative Leader Cllr…