VULNERABLE people will have more time and support to settle their outstanding council tax bills under reforms to make the system fairer announced by the government. Ministers have today (April 15) confirmed changes will be made to the administration of bills, which have been left…

HARLOW podcaster Martin Colton has now reached Podcast No 479. Discover how powerful storytelling can reshape the world as Martin Colton sits down with the brilliant minds behind one of London’s most inspiring celebrations of female creativity. In this powerful episode of The Martin Talk…

A HARLOW man has been charged with trespassing with intent to steal at a former police station in Harlow. Jason Parker, aged 38, of Iceni Square, Harlow was charged with the following. On August 6th, 2025 at Harlow entered as a trespasser, a building, 35…

ANOTHER season, another sunny and bright spring has arrived at Harlow Cricket Club who are looking forward to a potential promising season at their pretty cricket round at Marigolds, in the centre of Old Harlow where they have been playing since the 1880’s. Under the…

GOVERNMENT is backing councils across England to fix crumbling bridges, falling flyovers and deteriorating tunnels as the new Structures Fund opens today (Wednesday 15 April) in the latest move to back drivers. Screenshot Decades of neglected infrastructure have led to weight-restricted crossings adding miles to everyday…

All Photos Credit To Tiego Grenho HARLOW Corinthia Manager, Richard Budd, celebrated his team lifting ‘the best trophy we’ll ever win’ after Danny Palmer’s 4th-minute strike proved to be the only goal of the game against Gas Lights in the Essex Sunday Premier Cup supported…

A NEW vision for improving health and wellbeing across Essex has been adopted. The Essex Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy (2026–2029) is now live. It was officially launched by the Essex Health and Wellbeing Board in March. The development of the strategy has been a joint effort…

ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses following reports that a man tried to get into a woman’s car this morning (14 April) in Epping. Officers were alerted to the incident in Epping New Road at just after 8.20am. The woman reported that a man tried…

THE Leader of the Local Conservatives, Dan Swords, has today pledged to secure the extension of the Oyster Card to Harlow if the Local Conservatives retain control of Harlow Council in the Council elections on Thursday 7th May.  The extension of the Oyster Card zone…

A SERVING Essex Police officer was cleared of driving without due care and attention during a trial at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court. The charge related to a collision involving a marked police vehicle in Harlow in September 2023 while PC Oliver Potts was responding to an…

AN online survey has revealed that nine in ten library users are saying they will use their library less – or stop using it altogether – as a result of the £1.15 charge to reserve books that is being introduced on April 22nd. Meanwhile, a…

HARLOW RUGBY CLUB DAYTIME RAVE Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of beats, bass, and pure energy. This isn’t your typical night out… It’s a DAYTIME RAVE for the over 30s Expect: Big tunes & throwback anthems Electric atmosphere. Dancefloor vibes from start to finish.…

A HARLOW man is set to stand trial over a charge of grievous body harm (GBH). Andrew Dixon, aged 71, of Pittmans Field, Harlow was charged with the following. On November 13th, 2025, in Harlow, unlawfully and maliciously caused grievous bodily harm to another with…

A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of drugs. Christopher Speed, aged 45, of Potters Field, Harlow pled guilty to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On September 17th, 2025, on Southern Way, Harlow, drove a Ford Focus, when the proportion…