Michael Casey
THE all-weather action returns to Chelmsford Racecourse on Thursday for another eight-race card, consisting of six handicaps and two novice races. Read on for a full preview of and tips for the Chelmsford card, courtesy of Boyle Sports, who provide all the latest horse racing…
LAST year, we were very moved by an Open Evening speech by the Head Boy at St Mark’s West Catholic School, where he praised the school for all the support he received when he was released by his football academy. A few weeks ago, we…
A SECURITY guard jailed for plotting to kidnap, rape and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby has failed in appealing against his sentence reports the BBC. Gavin Plumb, of Potters Field, Harlow, is serving life with a minimum term of 16 years after being convicted of…
YES, it rained and it rained and it rained but it was still a great event. Thank you to everyone who organised and took part in this event in Harlow Town Park. We look forward to the day when there will be a new bandstand.…
A PIONEERING new online tool is set to transform how charities and community organisations measure their social impact – potentially revolutionising the way they secure funding. Launched today (20 October) by the University of Hertfordshire, ‘Our Social Value’ is a first-of-its-kind calculator platform that integrates…
THE Southend, Essex & Thurrock Domestic Abuse Board (SETDAB) has launched a new five-year strategy to help people live free from domestic abuse. The strategy focuses on, making it easier for people to get help when they need it, supporting children and adults to build…
THREE young Crosskeys netball players and a friend (Madison. Never, Charlie and Lucas) are this weekend raising money for Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) a charity close to their hearts. Between them they are hoping to swim 100 lengths of the pool in an…
LONDON Stansted is set to welcome up to 840,000 passengers to the airport during the upcoming October half-term holiday as families take advantage of the final chance for some sunshine before the colder months set in. Between Saturday 25 October and Sunday 2 November, passengers…
Huge upgrades to Junction 28 of the M25 aim to improve journey times and create smoother journeys for thousands of motorists in Essex and surrounding areas. Improved connectivity will help boost economic growth, creating and improving access to jobs, as part of the Government’s Plan for…
ESSEX Police want to speak to this man in connection with a fraud investigation. It has been reported that a man has convinced a woman to hand over a five-figure sum of cash. It happened in the Thornhills area of North Weald in June this…
HARLOW Council secures landmark deal to “finally transform” neglected Strawberry Star site – with work starting before Christmas claims Harlow Council. A spokesperson said: “For too long, one of the most prominent parts of Harlow town centre – from the old Little Walk, next to…
HARLOW RFC’s 2nd XV and Saints (3rd XV) are on a mission to grow their player base so they can continue to field three senior men’s teams every Saturday. A spokesperson said: “We’re looking to expand our squad numbers and build a stronger pool of…
HARLOW Lawn Tennis Club raised well over a thousand pounds at a charity Pickleball event. The event was hosted by popular artiste, Fanny Galore. Fanny’s father was former England and Ipswich star, Trevor Whymark, who passed away last year after suffering from dementia. Monies will…
DETECTIVES are investigating a fatal collision on the A414 near Chipping Ongar. A spokesperson said: “We were called to the scene at around 12pm on Sunday 19 October. It was found a car and a motorcycle had been involved in a serious collision. The motorcyclist,…
YES, it rained and it rained and it rained but it was still a great event. Thank you to everyone who organised and took part in this event in Harlow Town Park. We look forward to the day when there will be a new bandstand.…
KAREN Avery from Reyland Johnson Estate Agents based in Harlow received a prestigious People Award for the second year in a row at the famous ESTAS Customer Service Awards 2025 sponsored by Reapit & PayProp. The winners were announced by the country’s favourite TV property…
