Michael Casey
REDWINGS has given a home for life to ten horses after their owner was prosecuted for animal welfare offences. Four thoroughbreds came into Redwings’ care in March last year. The mares, one of whom was amongst the most emaciated charity staff had ever seen, were…
HAVE you an allotment? Would you like one? Maybe you’re on a waiting list with lots of others. The benefits are multiple. According to Natural England, allotments ‘improve health and wellbeing, air quality, biodiversity, nature recovery and resilience to/mitigation of climate change.’ Some allotmenteers share…
ESSEX Police has paused the use of live facial recognition (LFR) cameras after a study found it was statistically more likely to identify black people than other ethnic groups reports the BBC. Essex Police has used the technology since summer 2024, but the study identified…
THELivewire Theatre Challenge is an original devised piece of theatre created by young people in year 7 and above. The future is here, every child has an AI friend……..what happens to young people and families when they can’t communicate, how do we develop when our…
ESSEX and Herts Air Ambulance celebrated another dazzling evening of dance, community spirit and fundraising success as its much-loved Strictly Air Ambulance event returned to The Brentwood Centre on Saturday 14th March. Screenshot The fourteenth year of the flagship fundraiser proved to be another outstanding…
ESSEX County Council has awarded £125,000 of funding to seven Essex-based businesses. Each one has received up to £25,000 to enable them to hire one or more people with learning disabilities and autism. The funding is from the third round of the council’s Learning Disabilities…
RESIDENTS are being invited to help shape a new strategy that aims to eliminate road deaths and make Essex a safer place for everyone. In 2025, 60 people lost their lives on the county’s roads. This the highest number since 2016. Almost half of the…
WHEN a child loses their mum, the world can suddenly feel confusing, overwhelming and incredibly lonely. St Clare Hospice understands how deep that impact can be – and how the right support, at the right time can make a huge difference. Which is why the…
FOLLOWING a detailed investigation into a woman who was found to be taxidermising dead bats, our Rural Engagement Team has seized them and they will be destroyed. Investigating officer PC Terry Verrall said the woman was running a legitimate business but hadn’t realised she needed…
THE long run of successful planning applications to convert houses into children’s homes has come to an end. All five Conservative councillors on the committee voted to reject the plan in relation to a home in Fold Croft. The decision was made at Wednesday night’s…
A NEW national Policing and Media Charter aimed at improving communication, rebuilding trust and strengthening cooperation between policing and professional journalists will be launched today (March 17) at the Society of Editors’ Future of News Conference. Work on the charter began following discussions between representatives…
THIS World Maths Day, 25 March, adult education provider ACL Essex is highlighting how maths plays a vital part in everyone’s daily lives. Whether creating a budget for the month, measuring for a DIY project or following a recipe, good maths skills help people every…
ON Friday morning, around 50 people from across the voluntary sector in Harlow and Essex gathered at the Latton Bush Centre to listen and engage with Thom Lafferty, Chief Executive Officer, Princess Alexandra Hospital Trust, and Amy Jackson, Deputy Director for Transformation and Integration, West…
JAMES Guy MBE, triple Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer, and EFDC Chairman, Councillor Louise Mead unveiled a commemorative plaque at Epping Leisure Centre. The plaque marks the formal opening and was revealed during an event, on Wednesday 18 March, attended by district councillors, project partners, and key contributors involved in delivering the state-of-the-art facility. The leisure centre…
HARLOW Council has announced that Sophie Ellis‑Bextor is to perform in the Town Park on Saturday 29 August as part of the Harlow Town Show.Expect huge hits, incredible energy and a performance you won’t want to miss in Harlow Town Park, Saturday 29 August -…
THE shortlist for the Harlow Awards 2026 has been announced. The awards aim to recognise everyone from high-growth start-ups and established businesses giving back, to individuals making a difference behind the scenes. The awards were launched last month by the Chair of Harlow Council, Councillor…
