ON Tuesday 7 April, officers were alerted to concerns raised by the local community about a group of teenagers riding illegal off‑road bikes in the fields at Shawbridge, Harlow, causing disruption and concern for people using the area. Officers attended promptly and spoke with two…

FOLLOWING the closure of the Backing Essex Business programme on 31 March, Ambitious Essex has launched updated support for local businesses, overseen by Essex Growth Agency. Businesses can now access free support through the Ambitious Essex programme. This includes mentoring, workshops and webinars for growing…

A NEW version of the West End classic, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) – rebooted and reimagined for 2026 opened at The Theatre Chipping Norton on 18 February and is now out on a major UK Theatre tour. Press Night will be on…

THE London Stansted Community Fund has awarded its final round of grants for the financial year, handing out £79,800 to 32 community groups across Essex and Hertfordshire.  The latest funding brings the total donated by the Fund in the last 12 months to £240,000, supporting  80 local organisations ranging from youth groups and sports clubs to heritage projects…

PLACES for People (PfP) and Barratt Redrow have today unveiled a landmark joint venture (JV) to build a pioneering 8,500 home community in East Hertfordshire, in one of the UK’s most significant placemaking projects in decades. Work on the Stort Crossing begins in May. Work…

SAWBRIDGEWORTH Memorial Hall is fast becoming one of Hertfordshire’s hidden gems for live music lovers, bringing an exciting programme of Jazz, Blues and Soul right to the heart of the community. What makes the venue truly special is the calibre of performers gracing its stage.…

YOUNG people may not realise they are victims, or even perpetrators, of stalking as increasing time spent online blurs the boundaries of acceptable behaviour, the Crown Prosecution Service has warned. It comes as the CPS launches its first Stalking Action Plan – designed to equip…

FOLLOWING a sold-out debut production of GREASE, Moot House Theatre Company are now showcasing returning and new talent in our upcoming Spring Showcase which will be staged at the Moot House in Harlow from the 29th-31st May 2026.  This show is most suitable for 16+.…

RESIDENTS of a small village in Essex say they are ‘unfairly’ being lumped with all the district’s new developments amid plans to build hundreds of new homes on their doorstep reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Residents in North Weald Bassett feel the village has been…

ANOTHER glorious afternoon at the Harlow Rugby Club, welcomed back the top 15 teams from last week’s qualifiers. The teams split into three groups, playing a series of matches to a very high standard. Eventually, the top team from each of the groups along with…

THE Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) issues a vital road safety statement after Easter bank holiday weekend collisions. Over the four day break, there were five serious injuries and one fatal collision on Essex roads, among those injured were a child and two motorcyclists. There…

NOTICE of a casual vacancy for a parish councillor for the North Weald Village Ward on North Weald Bassett Parish Council. Screenshot Notice is hereby given that vacancy has occurred in the office of Parish Councillor. An election to fill the vacancy will be held…

ESSEX Police want to speak to James Connors and James Connors in connection with offences committed in Essex. The 59-year-old Connors is wanted in connection with an affray which took place in Great Dunmow in August 2025, and possession of a firearm with intent to…

OVER the past few weeks, we have published a number of pieces regarding the Scouts in Harlow. It would be re-miss of us to not mention the Girl Guides in Harlow. Harlow has 14 units operating across the town. Four Rainbows, Five Brownies, Three Guides…