“THIS incident could have had devastating consequences. This man got behind the wheel of a lorry and then drove on the busy motorway, putting lives at risk. “Officers responded quickly, ensuring no-one was hurt and this was thanks to motorists who were aware of the…

TO mark World Environment Day, London Stansted is shining a light on the surprising wildlife and nature quietly thriving around the airport, from deer and foxes to rare wildflowers and great crested newts. Surrounded by the Essex countryside, the airport is home to a rich…

HARLOW Islamic Centre to hold Eid in the Town Park. Full details below. ========================

ON SATURDAY June 7th, there will be a big group litter pick in Bush Fair. The organisers have bags and spare litter pickers you can borrow. So let’s clean together.  See you at 10am . All welcome to join in .

OVER half a million more children will benefit from a free nutritious meal every school day, as the government puts £500 back into parents’ pockets every year by expanding eligibility for free school meals. From the start of the 2026 school year, every pupil whose…

YOU may or may not know but Your Harlow has a very busy YouTube channel. There are all 3,841 films we have published since we launched on July 1st, 2013. We have just passed 3,000 subscribers. This is just a thank you to all those…

BEGINNING proceedings is the first division of a two-year-olds’ fillies’ maiden over six furlongs (5.00). Only four of the 12 runners have raced before, the best of which may turn out to be Marco Botti’s Spirit Star, who made up a lot of ground late…

THE CHIEF Constable of Essex, BJ Harrington came to Harlow on Tuesday, to launch the new Neighbourhood Policing Teams. The neighbourhood teams in Essex are part of the national rollout of the government’s Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee – delivering on Labour’s manifesto pledge to restore community-focused…

ART and Antiques Valuation Day in association with Sworders the Fine Art Auctioneers. Saturday July 5th 2025 in the grounds of St Mary’s Church, Matching and the Ancient Marriage Feast Room CM17 0QZ. The event is being hosted by the St Mary’s Matching Church Restoration…

THE Lord-Lieutenant of Essex, Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst, presented British Empire Medals (BEMs) to nine Essex residents on Friday 23 May at County Hall in Chelmsford. In congratulating the new medallists Mrs Tolhurst praised their inspirational devotion to their local communities, saying: “It is a reminder…

ON a blisteringly hot summers day, Harlow’s 5th Xl won the toss and decided to bowl first. Opening bowling pair of Lia Fisk and Benjamin Dack kept it on a great line and length to not only pick up a wicket each but they managed…

ESSEX Police want to speak to two men in connection with a failure to appear at court. Hayatullah Popolzai, 19, and Erjon Miftaraj, 25, have links to the Basildon and Harlow areas. Popolazai is described as slim and around 5ft 8ins tall while Miftaraj is…

CHERRY and Peesh are set to perform at a special Rik Mayall Comedy Festival later this week. Comedian and actor, Rick Mayall was born in Harlow and although he left at the age of three, we sort of like to claim him as one of…

RADIO 2 in the Park 2025 will be heading to Hylands Park in Chelmsford, Essex, from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 September and as announced on today’s Scott Mills Breakfast Show, Bryan Adams will headline Saturday night and Def Leppard – with an exclusive UK…