DRIVERS across the UK will soon enjoy discounts on dozens of new electric car models after the Transport Secretary today (Tuesday 15 July) announced a £650 million grant scheme worth up to £3,750 per car, putting more money back in working people’s pockets as part…

VISIT Essex, the county’s tourism organisation, is launching a new movie map to encourage tourists to visit top film and TV locations. Is Essex a county of spies, superheroes, gothic romances and people fighting injustice? Have you bumped into Tom Cruise, Cate Blanchett, Tom Holland…

ACL Essex has recognised a Harlow-based learner with a top award at a prestigious award ceremony. The celebration event took place at Central Baptist Church, Chelmsford, on Thursday 10 July. The adult education provider’s annual awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions made…

A HARLOW man has been charged with drink driving. Ricky Fetti, aged 27, of Risdens, Harlow has been charged with the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On July 11th, 2025, on Howard Way, Harlow, drive a Ford Transit after consuming so much alcohol that the…

TODAY, residents and volunteer directors are celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for Terlings Park. The site, near Gilston, is one of 2,250 in the UK to achieve the award, which is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. The news that…

ALL Essex libraries will offer a speech-recognition app thanks to a new partnership helping children progress through the Summer Reading Challenge and National Read-Aloud Challenge. Essex County Council has partnered with Fonetti, which uses automatic speech recognition software to give real-time feedback to children as…

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THE boss at HTS in Harlow has moved on to a new job in Birmingham. David Morrissey is the new group managing director of Acivico Group reports Construction Index. Acivico was established in 2012 on the transfer of Birmingham City Council’s building control service and…

HARLOW Council is celebrating once again after receiving prestigious Green Flag Awards for its Harlow Museum & Walled Gardens, Harlow Town Park and Parndon Wood Nature Reserve. Today (15 July), the three sites join 2,247 others in the UK to achieve the award, which is…

Dear Editor, MY recent attempt to get ‘fat jab’ Mounjaro prescribed by the NHS was surprisingly successful, which GPs were permitted to prescribe from June 23. In my case I was given a prescription due to worsening long-term Type 2 diabetes. However, information I received…

DURING the match on Saturday 14th June Tyler Dobson accomplished a phenomenal achievement and took his 250th league wicket for Harlow. Tyler has been at Harlow CC for a long period of time now and has grown from a tiny youngster receiving coaching from the Baxter family…

SATURDAY was a busy day on Saturday at the Honbu (Head) Dojo of Shinseikyu Karate Academy).Here is their report: Overall a good standard by everyone, a few Zentei Passes (This means that one aspect of the grading was not quite up to standard). Some exceptional…

ST Mark’s came together to celebrate its 60th year with a special mass presided by Bishop Alan Williams. The moving and enjoyable service was in a packed school hall with current and former staff, governors and students in attendance. Four of the school’s five headteachers…

Tony ASCOTT Passed away peacefully, with his family at his bedside, on Monday 7th July 2025, aged 85 years. A dearly loved Husband, Dad, Grandad and Brother who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Parndon…