MORE than £1.3 million of taxpayers’ money is being earmarked to develop job-saving AI technology at Essex County Council – estimated to save almost £1 million a year by next year. It comes after work in 2024/25 to look at the effectiveness and affordability of…

HARDY Manaf of Corporation Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, appeared at Colchester Magistrates’ Court on Monday 9 March where he was placed on the Sex Offenders Register. The 44-year-old will be required to register with the police in accordance with the Sexual Offences Act 2003 after…

COMMUNITIES across the UK will benefit as the government backs high quality and trustworthy local journalism with a new local media action plan. Speaking at the Society of Editors Future of News Conference today (Tuesday 17 March), the Culture Secretary will back the essential role…

FOR the first time, rail passengers will be able to claim Delay Repay directly from wherever they buy their ticket making it quicker and easier to apply for compensation. Currently, passengers have to contend with a complex system across 14 different train companies, which creates…

HERE are a few of the events celebrating St Patrick’s Day around Harlow and surrounding area. Purple Emperor Small Copper The Crown The Gate, Sawbridgeworth

THE Sheep Field Barn at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens will re-open on 1 April 2026 following a major redevelopment by leading architecture and urban design practice DSDHA. The reimagined space, at the heart of Moore’s former home and work-place in Hertfordshire reflects the artist’s…

ESSEX Police is celebrating after their Dog Team’s success at this year’s Eastern Region Police Dog Trials, held at three locations in Essex between 11 and 13 March. The three-day event brought together skilled handlers and dogs from Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk, and the joint…

HARLOW Council has secured a long-awaited deal to purchase the former Odeon site, paving the way for its full redevelopment as part of the town centre’s complete regeneration. The old cinema – which has stood empty for years and has become, for many residents, a…

A HARLOW man has been charged with a number of breaches of sexual harm prevention orders. Richard Tillbrook, aged 45, of Spencers Croft, Harlow was charged with the following. Between February 17th 2025 and January 29th 2026, at Harlow, without reasonable excuse, did something, namely,…

A POPULAR Harlow gym, which closed its doors at the end of January, has gone into administration. Ripped Gym in Wych Elm closed on January 31st, citing loss of trade. Owner, Michelle Meade Wyatt stated: “There are simply too many gyms in a small catchment…

FAMILIES visiting The Harvey Centre this Easter will have the chance to meet the Easter Bunny in person, as the much-loved character hops into the centre on Thursday 2 April. The Easter Bunny will be appearing at intervals between 12:00pm and 3:30pm, giving children and…

THE first phase of work to develop new public transport, walking and cycling links in Harlow is set to be completed on Wednesday. The Sustainable Transport Corridor runs from an upgraded junction at Burnt Mill, along the A1019 to the town centre. It features new…

COUNTRYCARE activities this spring encompass Easter fun for children and two more of our popular Bat Walks. Calling all 4-11 year olds – see how many wildlife riddles you can answer and win some Easter treats at a Scavenger Hunt on Wednesday 1 April 2026…

HARE Street Community Primary School and Nursery have both full time and part time spaces for September 20206. Full details below.