ST James’ Church of England Primary School in Harlow has been praised for its “outward-looking curriculum” which “deeply transforms pupils’ lives” in a recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) report. The report highlights how the school’s Christian vision – “Ask, and it…

ONE year on from the introduction of the Worker Protection Act, new research from online training provider High Speed Training has revealed that one in five UK adults are actively concerned about sexual harassment in the workplace,[1] with one in ten reporting they had witnessed…

LONDON Stansted has published its latest Sustainability Report showcasing the airport’s achievements over the past five years delivering its strategy: Working together for a brighter future.  The strategy focused on the airport’s commitment to continue reducing its carbon emissions, create more jobs and training opportunities,…

RESIDENTS are being urged to sign a petition against plans to separate Sawbridgeworth into wards, which town councillors say will tear the community apart. A Community Governance Review (CGR) carried out by East Herts Council (EHC) has recommended introducing wards in Sawbridgeworth for future elections.…

JOIN us at our Harlow shop on 7th November as we turn it into a Christmas Wonderland filled with festive decorations and holiday cheer. Enjoy a mince pie while you browse — and be sure to visit often, as we’ll be restocking with new Christmas…

THERE are only a few days left to apply for a secondary school place for September 2026. The window for applications closes on 31 October 2025. Parents and carers can submit their applications at www.essex.gov.uk/admissions The website includes information on different schools and their admissions…

Spartan South Midland Premier Division Haringey Borough 1 v 1 Harlow Town By Logan Young AFTER what was a period in time in which the Hawks were bombarded with fixtures for a good few months, the reds were given a break from action for 10…

A POPULAR Harlow Indian restaurant is vying to be crowned the best in the country at a set of national awards. Oceanic Awards has revealed the finalists for the Food Awards England 2025. The awards look to honour the “exceptional talent, dedication, and passion” displayed…

THIS reviewer is going to describe this as a “review of two halves”. Harlow’s Voice for the Forgotten: Kevin Forbes’ Daring Stand Against Ageism – From Parliament to Brussels The Life, The Times, and the Adventures of Kevin Forbes A powerful biographical memoir tracing one…

A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to driving whilst under the influence of drugs. Rhyce Jones, aged 26, of Little Brays, Harlow pleaded guilty to the following. On May 27th, 2025, on Partridge Road in Harlow, drove a Vauxhall Vivaro motor vehicle, when the proportion…

CHELMSFORD hosts its latest card on the all-weather on Thursday with a competitive eight-race offering for punters heading to the track. The meeting gets underway at 4.45pm with a class five maiden stakes before coming to a close at 8.15pm as a field of nine…

ESSEX County Council has today (29 October) launched a new campaign to raise awareness of domestic abuse among older people.  The Essex 2024 Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment shows that despite older people experiencing domestic abuse, only 560 out of 7,249 sought advice and support during…

AN independent opticians in Broxbourne have been presented with the Opticians and Hearing Care Award for 2025 as part of the Awards of Excellence, with the practice receiving recognition for their expertise and high standards of patient care. E&G Opticians and Hearing Care have been…

WE would like to wish long time Harlow resident Peter Mills, a happy 80th birthday. We often see Peter at the Harlow parkrun. He is either volunteering or running. He has recorded some notable times in the past. A 2 hrs 50 marathon runner to…