WITH a red weather warning issued for many parts of England, and a red heat health alert in some regions warning of a threat to life for even healthy people, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and Children’s Burns Trust (CBT) are…

FORECASTERS are predicting a hotter-than-normal summer and more heatwaves which could bring dry ground conditions and a higher wildfire risk. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has launched a new Rural Plan to help communities stay safe and make sure help can reach them quickly…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince rose on the floor of the House of Commons to discuss the question of special educational needs and Multi Academy Trusts inspections. Mr Vince said: “As a former teacher, I know that these SEND reforms are not just necessary but vital…

HARLOW Health Centres Trust (HHCT), the largest grant provider based in Harlow, has announced an additional £43,000 to support health and wellbeing projects across Harlow and the surrounding area in 2026. This brings the Trust’s total grants allocation for the year to £200,000. HHCT has…

HARLOW-based aerospace company NewMet has become a community partner of armed forces charity Help for Heroes – and is more than two-thirds of the way to its ambitious fundraising target of £5,000. Combining team engagement with creative fundraising ideas, staff from the precision component manufacturer…

ON MONDAY, a short service was held outside the Civic Centre to mark the start of Armed Forces Week. The week is an opportunity to recognise the dedication and sacrifice of the entire Armed Forces community, including serving personnel, veterans, service families and cadets. As…

LIBRARY campaigners are asking if there has been a U-turn on promotions of Pride, Black History Month, and other themes and events, after they joined the Essex Pride march on Saturday. SOLE campaigners collected hundreds of signatures at the Chelmsford march that passed County Hall,…

FAMILIES are invited to enjoy a day packed with free entertainment, activities and community spirit as The Harvey Centre hosts its Family Fun Day Celebrating Pride on Saturday 18th July from 11am to 4pm. The event will transform the centre into a vibrant hub of…

DUE to the extreme hot weather this week, Veolia will be starting bin collections from 6am. Please make sure you put your waste out at your normal collection point by this time, or as late as possible the evening before.

NUMBER of catering assistant positioins across the BMAT schools. Catering Assistant at Cooks Spinney Primary Academy We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and motivated individual who is passionate about providing high-quality food and service to young people. The ideal candidate will bring energy, enthusiasm,…

WORK is taking place across Essex to help keep children and young people safe from exploitation. Child exploitation can affect any child, in any community. It can happen in everyday places and online. It includes: sexual exploitation criminal exploitation, including county lines modern slavery online…

TWO men, arrested in connection with an investigation into human trafficking for sexual exploitation, have been charged with further offences. Detectives from the Serious Crime Directorate at Essex Police have continued to investigate following arrests carried out last month. We can confirm that 57-year-old Barrie…

THE Met Office has issued a rare red warning for 09:00 on Wednesday to 21:00 Thursday for parts of England and Wales. This means the heat is likely to bring impacts to health and could be a danger to life, but also a risk to…

TWO Harlow women are set to take on a marathon hike for charity. Hayley Adams and Amy Weekes will be travelling to the Lake District. Hayley said: “This week, Amy and I will be taking on a marathon hike in the Lake District on Saturday…