THURROCK Council has published its full proposal for changes to future local government in Essex as the deadline looms for all county local authorities to submit their own ideas to ministers. At next week’s Cabinet meeting, Thurrock’s most senior councillors will have the opportunity to…

“1,100 MORE crimes solved in the last year shows our commitment to tackling ‘real crime’”. That’s from our Chief Constable reacting to new figures which show we’re continuing to solve more crime than last year. In the year to the end of August, we solved…

HARE STREET PALS SUPPORTING STUDENTS THROUGH THE ARTS Hare Street School selected their new group of Performing Arts Leaders, or “PALS” for this academic year. They will work closely with Sam Ashford from Livewire Theatre to develop their leadership skills and to learn lots of…

A MAN who died following a collision on the M11 last month has been described as a “truly extraordinary person”. Daniel Elmes, 34, died when the motorbike he was riding was in collision with a car on the southbound carriageway on the stretch near Harlow…

A WOMAN has been charged with two offences as part of our investigation into disorder in Epping.  Joanne Winter was arrested in Epping on Sunday 27 July during a planned protest event.  During that event, a number of people became involved in disorder. The 27-year-old,…

CHELMSFORD Racecourse presents its latest all-weather race meeting on Thursday afternoon, with a bumper nine-race card, which features seven handicaps, a novice and a maiden. Read on for a full preview of and tips for the Chelmsford card, courtesy of Betano, who provide all the…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince has issued a statement following PAH’s low rating in the new government league tables. Mr Vince said: “Residents of Harlow will not be shocked to see that the Princess Alexandra Hospital has been placed towards the bottom of the recently published…

STEWARDS Academy set to host Open Day. Full details below.

ON Tuesday evening, Harlow residents gathered to together as an act of solidarity and support for the whole community. Recent reports of racial abuse; divisions and hatred aimed at some members of our communities have prompted Rev’d Jokey Poyntz and Cllr James Griggs to launch…

THE CHIEF executive of the Princess Alexandra Hospital has issued a statement in light of the hospital being places 120th out of 134 in a new government ranking system. Thom Lafferty, chief executive at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT), said: “We understand we…

ESSEX Police are now in a position to confirm the man who died following a collision on the A414 last week was 23 year-old Louie Day. Louie, who was a serving PC with the Met Police, died after his black Vauxhall Corsa left the road…

A HARLOW resident has been charged with causing criminal damage to Harlow Library. Ergys Kamberi, aged 27, of Herons Wood, Harlow has been charged with the following. On August 26th, 2025, at Harlow without lawful excuse, destroyed a computer monitor to the value of unspecified…

A TEAM from Hertford Bowls Club were victorious in the annual gala at Griffin Bowls Club, Harlow. Teams from across Hertfordshire and Essex competed against themselves and the weather to produce a close run contest. Pictured – Back row – Pauline Ellis (Gala Organiser), Terri…

Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division Harlow Town 1 v 3 Welwyn By Logan Young Frustrations continued for Danny Chapman’s side last night as AFC Welwyn travelled to The Harlow Arena; the away side had started the season well, having been unbeaten in the league…