VISIT Essex is shining a light on the county’s stunning vineyards and award-winning wines this English Wine Week. The tourism organisation marked the occasion at an event at Dedham Vale Vineyard on 10 June 2025. Essex is now the fifth¹ largest grower of grapes in…

WITH the UK Health Security Agency issuing yellow heat warnings for England this week, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging pet owners to take extra precautions to keep their animals safe and to act quickly if they spot early signs of heatstroke.  Each year, vets across…

HARLOW Town have been busy as they lay the foundations of the upcoming season. Harlow will be playing in the Spartans South Midlands League. The following players have been retained for the upcoming season: James PellinDan HealdFabion SimmsTeddy JonesJesse AnsenSyrus GordonArley BarkerJames LoveDenzel EffahGavin CockmanJack…

POLICE want to speak to this man in connection with an assault in Harlow. It was reported a man in his 20s was assaulted in a car park near the Queens Head pub in Churchgate Street on 9 May. If you have any information, CCTV,…

HARLOW Council is being hampered in re-letting their own properties due to the state that some properties are left In when tenants leave. The figures were revealed at last week’s cabinet meeting as part of a general report back on performance on whole range of…

🌈What’s planned for The Great Get Together 2025? ✨ 🎶Live music & performances 🍔Family games and creative activities 🎨Tasty local treats 🤩A welcoming, feel-good vibe for all ages 👶👵Whether you’re 3 or 83 — there’s something for everyone. 📍 Harlow Town Park 🗓️ Saturday 21…

THE family of Paul Anthony Wade are sad to announce the passing of Paul on 29th April 2025, aged 73 years at Five Acres, Harlow. He leaves behind two children, Ben & Kherrin, and one granddaughter Sienna as well as his older brother John and…

A CHARITY football match is set to take place this weekend. It will be a ex-pro versus celebrity X1 at Harlow Town’s ground on Elizabeth Way. Entrance Fee £5.00 Children E1 Sponsorship enquires: [email protected] Full details below. WHAT IS THE THRIVE PROGRAMME? It’s an evidence-based self-help programme…

DOUBLE the number of households in Britain will get £150 off their energy bills this winter as the government changes the rules on who qualifies for the Warm Home Discount reports the BBC. Anyone on means-tested benefits will automatically see the money knocked off their…

Update: A man remains on bail until September 15th while enquiries continue. A 25-year-old man has been arrested after a gun was reportedly fired in Harlow at the weekend. It was reported the firearm was discharged in The Stow Playing Field between 3.45pm and 4pm…

HARLOW Council has issued a statement over Redstone House. A spokesperson said: “We were shocked and appalled to see flats being advertised for rent. The Fire Service have confirmed that the prohibition notice is still live, and our Private Sector housing team continues to monitor…

ESSEX Police want to speak to Aaron Tomlin, 34, as part of an investigation into thefts from vehicles. The investigation relates to 18 offences in the Colchester and Harlow areas. A spokesperson said: “We need anyone with any information about where he is to get…

THOSE who attended Harlow Council’s Cabinet meeting last week, had a chance to take away and peruse a shiny new brochure called Harlow: Building Harlow’s Future. This was the first we had seen of it. There was also a link to a new website called…

A ROYDON man was given a one-year jail sentence in a New York court after he was involved in a road traffic crash, where children were injured. Thomas Robb, aged 23, from Sedge Green, Roydon, subsequently fled the country, using his twin’s passport before being…