Spartan South Midland League Premier Division Harlow Town 1 v 1 Harpenden Town ON paper, Harlow dropped two points at home. However, we will have to wait to see the season pan out and see how good Harpenden are (or not). Harpenden went ahead through…

Dear Editor,  ACROSS the country, charities are working tirelessly to support their communities, and often, volunteers are at the heart of that effort.  Readers who are part of charities will know how tough it’s become to find the volunteers that we need. It’s not that…

POLICE officers attended at Harlow Town Railway Station after reports were expressed for a man’s welfare. A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “Officers were called to Harlow Town railway station at around 3.45pm yesterday (29 July) following reports of concern for welfare. “Officers attended and…

MAJORMajor improvement works have been successfully completed at Hintons, one of Harlow Council’s Supported Housing Schemes, as part of the council’s mission to ‘invest in our housing’. Over seven months, the three-storey block of 30 one-bedroom council flats underwent a comprehensive £1 million upgrade programme, including: Replacement of…

POLICE officers have secured charges against a man following a car fire in North Weald. They were called to a fire in Epping Road at 12.20pm on Sunday 27 July which led to four cars being damaged. A 29 year-old man was arrested a short…

THE number of people killed on Essex’s roads so far this year is already reaching the number of fatalities for the whole of last year reports the Local Democracy Reporter. A total of 37 people have been killed since the beginning of the year —…

OFWAT has today (29 July 2025) proposed a £62.8m enforcement package following its finding that Anglian Water has breached its legal obligations in operating its wastewater treatment works and network.   Ofwat’s investigation found that Anglian Water has failed to operate, maintain and upgrade its wastewater…

ON a cool and overcast day, the sides convened for our first Charity Day in support of St Clares Hospice. Lunch was well supported. The weather intervened briefly to render things a bit moist reports Simon Baulcomb. On winning the toss (Grrr) the Presidents XI…

IN a unique role, this day was dedicated to St Clare Hospice with all profits being set aside in their favour including monies raised at two previous social events around the beginning of the season reports Alan Howick. The match itself serves several benefits to…

LAST weekend, we popped down to Parndon Mill to see Skydancers and other stories. It is a journey into folk ballets crafted by Deborah Ward. https://youtu.be/-BjcqHg4vYA?si=KePNovH-79JSlRh9 Our first film is a drop into rehearsals in the wonderful open space at Parndon Mill. Here, the dancers,…

A PLANNING application to convert a house into a children’s home has been submitted to Harlow Council. The application is in relation to 37 Upper Stoneyfield Harlow Essex CM19 4BD. The applicant is Sophie Onediege of 2United Ltd. The application states: 2UNITED Ltd aims to…

PLACES for People (PfP) held a volunteering day at Gilston to clear the way for future ecological and biodiversity improvements on the development which has outline planning permission for 8,500 new homes. As part of a dedicated volunteering day, a team of over 20 individuals from PfP, Knight Frank and Meeting Place helped remove outdated tree guards…

PEARSON Solicitors have successfully represented 55 former workers of UK Salads LLP in a high-profile legal dispute against the UK government, securing a significant win for employee rights in the face of increasingly complex partnership schemes. The workers, primarily employed as pickers and packers at…

FIFTY Thrifty adventures in Hertfordshire this summer.