FORTY-seven teams competed in the Harlow primary schools Dodgeball competition at Mark Hall Academy. The standard across both morning and afternoon event was very high, with terrific athleticism shown. Credit: Latton Green Primary School They managed to get through 120 matches (that’s 360 games) in…

A SENIOR CONSERVATIVE councillor has “warned” that if elections were to go ahead in 2026, “completely untested councillors” could be left in charge of complex reorganisation work reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Essex was one of nine councils where local elections were delayed by one…

A BUSY major road in Harlow was closed on Monday night after fire after a lorry burst into flames. The incident happened at just after 6pm on Elizabeth Way. The lorry had just turned into Elizabeth Way from Zelenskky Avenue when the driver noticed smoke…

A HARLOW security guard jailed for his plot to kidnap, rape and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby is to have an appeal heard in October reports the BBC. Gavin Plumb was found guilty of soliciting murder and inciting rape and kidnap after a trial at…

GREATER Anglia is advising passengers to check before they travel on Sunday 19 October, as engineering work will significantly impact journeys to and from Stansted Airport. There will be no direct train services between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport on this date, and customers…

Statement from Essex Police: “We were called to reports of a collision involving a car and moped in Edinburgh Way, Harlow, at about 6.05pm on Monday 13 October. At the scene it was reported the moped rider sustained serious injuries and has been taken to…

A HARLOW resident has been charged with possession of cannabis with intent to supply. Shahid Momand, aged 23, of Brockles Mead, Harlow has been charged with the following. On September 19th, 2024 at Harlow, had in your possession a quantity of cannabis, a controlled drug…

LIFE with Jupiter and Dann is a family and lifestyle blog, that focuses on fun activities in Essex, food, reviews and the like. Jupiter said: “We like to highlight things that are interesting and important to us, along with following our family’s adventures as we…

By Emma Batrick of Harlow Hive AT the beginning of this year, all-bar-one of the two bedroom flats in Redstone House cost around £950 a month to rent. This was one of the lowest private rental prices for a property of this type in the…

THE countdown is on — Harlow Pride is happening THIS SATURDAY! Get ready for a day full of music, colour, laughter, and community spirit at Passmores Academy, 12–6pm – and it’s FREE to attend! Main Stage Highlights:Ruby Violet 💃 | Maddie Cole (Chappell Roan Tribute…

CROSSKEYS Senior East Region Team christened their new kit, sponsored by Oakridge Property Group and provided by KitLocker, with a great win against Thoroughbreds in the East Region Division 1 League. Final score 49-36. Playerof the Match: Ellie Haddon.  In other news Crosskeys would like…

Google: Quarry Spring NEARLY two hundred garages in Harlow are set to be sold off across the town. The recommendation was made at a cabinet meeting at Harlow Council. The cabinet heard that in many areas there were less that 50% occupancy rate. Film of…

PURFORD Green Primary School and Nursery, part of the PCLC Trust, has been working during the summer on the expansion of its childcare offer for local families. Two years ago, the school opened its nursery provision for 3 and 4 year-olds, led by the Trust’s…

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