ZOMBIE knives, machetes and antique daggers were among hundreds of knives placed in an amnesty bin in Harlow. The bin was placed outside Harlow Police Station in November. It was opened up on Tuesday morning as Essex Police is due to clear all 15 of…

GRASSROOTS football clubs and organisations across Essex are being encouraged to apply for the Football Foundation’s Lionesses ‘HERe to Play’ Fund, which is providing new funding opportunities to help grow women’s and girls’ football. The Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation, thanks to…

By Kay Morrison BBC Radio4 features a phone-in slot when people can say thanks for an act of kindness which could have happened many years ago when there was no opportunity to express appreciation. These accounts can be emotional and emotive, triggering an affective response in…

A QUAD bike has been seized after officers chased a man they spotted acting suspiciously in the Potter Street and Carters Mead area of Harlow. The suspect managed to escape on foot, but the illegally-ridden quad was recovered. The officers were on proactive patrols in…

EASILY accessible by rail from major European cities such as Munich, Vienna and Zurich, Innsbruck is an ideal destination for environmentally conscious travellers. Visitors can rely on efficient public transport using the Welcome Card and can travel straight from Hauptbahnhof station to explore everything in…

A FIFTH arson incident has occurred near Harlow Town Centre. An Essex Fire spokesperson said: “We were called to trees alight in Second Avenue, Harlow on Tuesday at 6.33pm. Photo: Fire from last week “A crew from Harlow attended and quickly extinguished the fire. They…

THIS weekend, Harlow Council’s Pets’ Corner celebrated its 60th anniversary with a packed programme of activities across two fantastic days. Since officially opening on 17 May 1966, Pets’ Corner in the Town Park has grown into one of Harlow’s most treasured attractions. Generations of families…

A MAN has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of drugs. Heston Boateng, aged 33, of Canons Brook, Harlow, pled guilty to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On January 1st, 2026 at Harlow drove a Audi A4 on the M11 at Junction 7,…

IT’S World Bee Day on 20 May, and bees are some of the most effective pollinators we have – not just helping plants to grow, but helping crops including broccoli, cabbages and apples to thrive. But sadly, UK bee populations have reduced by around a…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince rose on the floor of House of Commons to discuss the subject of taxis licensed in the recoil authorities operating in another authority. We understand Mr Vince is referring to Harlow taxis with Wolverhampton licenses. Mr Vince said: “My hon. Friend…

TENS of thousands of placements will be created for aspiring construction workers in a £96 million boost to train new talent and build more homes.   Funding is set to be allocated across the country on Friday (22nd) to provide hands-on learning and boost employability for learners who start their construction courses from this September. This is part of the £625m Construction Skills…

THE Fairy Queen has returned to Harlow Museum. Visit her in her grotto, meet her enchanted friends and discover the houses in our fairy trail. The Children’s Market is full of magical things that only children can buy with enchanted tokens. Games, craft activities and…

A FORMER patient at The Princess Alexandra Hospital has donated £1,000 to The Princess Alexandra Hospital Charity to support Fleming Ward, as a thank you to the staff who cared for him during a ten week stay while he awaited complex cardiac treatment.  John Ley,…

THE LEADER of Essex County Council has issued a statement confirming that he has started legal proceedings over Local Government Reorganisation. Councillor Peter Harris, Leader-elect of Essex County Council, said: “Last week I wrote to the Secretary of State, the Rt Hon. Steve Reed MP,…