ANOTHER spectacular night at Harlow Town Park! A brilliant display and community turnout to enjoy the bonfire and fireworks. Another unforgettable Harlow tradition. Harlow Council’s film of the event is below. https://twitter.com/HarlowCouncil/status/1985339218567061907

A HARLOW man has been given a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to stealing a police baton outside the Bell Hotel in Epping. Kenneth Blissett, aged 34, of Longbanks, Harlow appeared for sentencing at Colchester magistrates court. The charges were: On July 17th 2025 at…

Dear Editor, A LANDMARK Bill to reform the private rented housing sector cleared its last hurdle before Royal Assent in a debate in the House of Commons on October 22. The Renter’s Rights Bill is the first major reform to the private rented sector since…

AN aeroplane-themed celebration was the only way to go for model aircraft fan and former RAF serviceman, Ken Marsh, to mark his 100th birthday. A resident at The Spinney Care Home, located on Forest View in Chingford, Ken was joined by family members and fellow…

A NEW 10k road race is set to come to Matching Green next year. This will be a charity event raising money for Matching Green primary school and Matching Church. ​The route takes runners through the beautiful rural landscapes of west Essex and East Hertfordshire…

Dear Editor, AS you may have noticed over time I have tried to highlight the lack of local services in Potter Street in Harlow on your platform. The lack of a doctors’ surgery; no local neighbourhood policing, and no local council services. All removed without…

Epping St John’s Sixth Form Celebrates Outstanding 2025 A Level Results: ALPS Diamond Award Places Them in Top 1% Nationally for Progress: Sixth Form Open Evening, 13th November 6pm-8pm EPPING St John’s Sixth Form has achieved remarkable success in the 2025 A Level examinations, earning…

A PLANNING application for twelve houses on Harlow Common Road has been submitted to Epping Forest District Council. The application is in respect of Waterlees, Harlow Common, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9JD. Harlow Common Road runs between London Road in Potter Street and Foster Street. Outline…

HARLOW Table Tennis club BATTS held their latest tournament at their base at the Norman Booth Centre in Old Harlow. A huge congratulations to all the winners and participants from the tournament! Band 1 Winner: Richard Carden Runner-up: Romayne Stewart Semi-finalists: Harrison Hill & Rajiv…

THE UK’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network grew by 23% in the last year, bringing over 15,000 more chargers to motorists and enabling people to travel with ease and confidence.  Figures released today (Thursday 30 October) show there are now 86,021 chargers on Britain’s roads,…

DANCE music icons Faithless have been announced for a huge show in the stunning grounds of the Audley End Estate in Saffron Walden, Essex on Sunday 9th August 2026, as part of Heritage Live Festivals 2026. Tickets for the show will be available on presale…

Behind the scenes of Building Harlow’s Future – Council Leader’s weekly column EARLIER this week, I was stopped in Asda (other shops are available!) by a resident to say how quickly a repair had been completed in his home. It was a small moment, but…

ON THURSDAY evening, Harlow Running and Tri Club held a social run on to raise awareness around women’s safety when running, particularly during the darker months. The event was held in support of England Athletics and the This Girl Can campaign, as part of the…

THE LEADER OF The Green Party in Harlow has announced she is standing down. Yasmin van der Poel made the announcement at their annual general meeting. In many ways, Yasmin professionalised the Greens in Harlow. Her performance in the General Election of 2024 was particularly…