HARLOW Gymnastics continued the 2026 competition schedule with the GK Spring-loaded competition. The competition comprised a series of events and involved gymnasts from Cambridgeshire, Hampshire, Kent, Northamptonshire, Cheshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Essex and London. Thea D, Polina V, Penelope-Blue B, Darcy S and Dulcie K…

POLICE forces in Essex and Kent are to receive a share of £20m funding aimed at tackling organised crime on high streets reports the BBC. The Home Office said it would lead to rogue barber shops, vape stores, mini-marts and sweet shops linked to gangs…

OFFICERS are continuing an investigation into a series of fires this month in Harlow. Each of the fires took place on abandoned or otherwise unoccupied land off Third Avenue. Throughout May, officers have been called to a number of fires impacting derelict sheds, a garage…

EARLIER intervention and tougher action against parents are among measures being announced by the government to tackle crime by young people in England and Wales reports the BBC. Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy said support for families and addressing the drivers of offending would mean…

CALLING all Stewards Academy former students! A Stewards Academy spokesperson said: “As they develop our Careers Education Programme and build our network of employers and contacts, we have launched our very own LinkedIn account and we would love for the Stewards alumni to get in…

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FIRE crews were called to the fourth fire in as many weeks in a small section of Harlow. An Essex Fire spokesperson said: “We were called to Third Avenue on Sunday at 10.04pm. “Two crews from Harlow attended and extinguished a fire affecting a shed…

IT proved an excellent weekend overall for Harlow Town Cricket Club, with the club collecting two emphatic victories from their three Herts and Essex Border League fixtures. The standout result came for the 1st XI, who dismantled Matching Green 2nd XI by 10 wickets in…

MORE playground upgrades have been announced as part of Harlow Council’s ambitious playground transformation programme. The programme supports the council’s mission to “renew our neighbourhoods” and invests directly in improving local facilities for families. This year, major upgrades, which will completely transform play areas, will…

FOUR people have been charged following a disturbance at The Water Gardens shopping centre in Harlow yesterday (Sunday 17 May). A police spokesperson said: “We were called to the Asda at the Water Gardens shopping centre at around 2.50pm. It had been reported a group…

HARLOW CC First XI slipped to a second consecutive league defeat at Marigolds on Saturday as Newham emerged victorious. As with the loss at Belhus, Harlow had the opportunity to take the spoils holding a significant advantage late into the fixture but a dominant 126…

A HUGE thank you from everyone at Harlow Fields School PTA to Lazy Salsa Sunday for a fabulous donation of £3,200!!! A Harlow Fields spokesperson said: “They really appreciate your kindness and generosity shown towards the students at the school, this money will really help…

A SURVIVOR of sexual assault has praised one of our officers after a man was sentenced for offences against her. Through a seven-day trial at Chelmsford Crown Court, the jury heard how Barry Billings behaviour had had a serious and detrimental effect on her life.…

FOUR people have been arrested after we responded to reports of a disturbance in Harlow. A police spokesperson said: “We were called to the Asda at the Water Gardens shopping centre at around 2.50pm today (Sunday 17 May). It had been reported a group of…