POLITICAL, community and faith leaders are set to come 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…

THE signatories to this letter agree that the right to peaceful protest is a cornerstone of democracy. The residents of Epping have experienced unprecedented levels of anxiety and disruption. People are hurt and dismayed. Since July, the lives of Epping residents have also been upended…

HARLOW hosted Epping Upper this Sunday on a sunny morning in their first friendly game of the season. The game was split into four twenty-minute periods to allow for many changes and for players fromboth sides to get plenty of game time as well as…

THE Performing Arts department at Stewards Academy embarked on the first enrichment trip of the academic year this week, venturing into the land of Narnia at the Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London. Fifty Year 8 and Year 9 students, alongside accompanying staff, were treated to a…

A WOMAN has marked her 105th birthday with a Cockney-themed party reminiscing on her youth reports the BBC. Ada Cook, who is a resident at Alexandra House Care Home in Harlow, was born in London before moving to Essex during World War Two. Her friends,…

GET ready Harlow for an evening packed with laughter, featuring four outstanding comedians. Whether you’re a casual comedy fan or a die-hard stand-up lover, this is your chance to see some of the biggest and funniest acts right on your doorstep! Expect big laughs, razor-sharp…

EMMA Kenny returns with an enthralling new show that plunges into the depths of love twisted into terror. After her triumphant ‘The Serial Killer Next Door’ tour, Emma captivates yet again, solidifying her status as one of the UK’s foremost crime presenters. This time, she…

ESSEX Sexual Health Service, commissioned by Essex County Council and delivered by Provide Community, has launched the Essex Sexual Health Service Umbrella Project, a confidential, non‑judgemental service designed to support individuals across Essex who sell sex or work in the adult industry. The project offers…

HARLOW Foodbank are getting ready for this year’s Harvest campaign… we badly need more food to get through this winter.  Do you have any contacts at local schools, groups like the Scouts, Guudes or sports clubs you might encourage to make a good collection for…

ESSEX County Council is set to spend almost £3 million to improve its struggling special needs department, where the majority of children are not getting their needs assessed within the statutory time period reports the Local Democracy Reporter. In March 2024, 99 per cent of…

LONDON Underground staff have continued a five-day walkout over pay and conditions. reports the BBC. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union are carrying out rolling action over pay and “fatigue management”, and have asked for a 32-hour week. There will be limited service…

HARLOW Netball Club Crosskeys are incredibly proud of their very talented U16 squad who on Saturday 6th September played in a qualifying tournament to gain a place in the 1st Division of the East Region Youth League. The squad played a total of 14 short…

Harlow 29 v 22 Honourable Artillery Company  Tries: Etherington x 2, Macpherson-Smith, Nnochiri Conversions: Batty x 3  Penalties: Batty  HARLOW got off to a winning start as the 2025/26 league season commenced on Saturday.  Harlow were excellent in possession however lapses in concentration and miss…

Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division Aylesbury Vale 0 v 1 Sawbridgeworth SAWBRIDGEWORTH kept their place in the play off zone with a vital victory at Aylesbury. A single goal by Max Arnold (71) secured all three points. The result leaves Swab in fourth place,…