A HARLOW woman is set to stand trial over a serious assault. Amisha Anderson, aged 42, of Ladyshot, Harlow has been charged with the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On February 24th, 2025 assaulted a female, thereby occasioning actual bodily harm. The case has been…

LOCAL theatre collective Cue the Chaos has announced their upcoming production of Chaos by Laura Lomas, set to perform at Passmores Academy on Saturday, 28th February 2026. Originally developed for the National Theatre Connections Festival, Chaos by Laura Lomas is a “symphony of dislocated scenes”…

ESSEX residents are being reminded to register to vote for the county council elections being held on Thursday 7 May 2026. The county council is responsible for vital services including: Arts and culture Communities Country parks Economy Education Environment Highways Libraries Public health Social care…

NEW simulation facilities designed to enhance practical training for students studying for a BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education degree have been unveiled at the University of Hertfordshire, 25 years after it launched one of the UK’s first ever degree courses in this subject in 2000.…

THE crime and police commissioner for Essex has said he will not allow AI and robotics to be used as an excuse to cut backroom staff over the next two and a half years of his tenure, as the force faces having to make 100…

Dear Editor IT is  now a week since  Cllr Swords Leader of Harlow Council issued a statement prohibiting Razed Roof from using Council premises. A  decision, apparently made without any detailed formal  impact assessmen, which directly effects the wellbeing of approximately 50 vulnerable people  who attended…

HARLOW Council will switch on a major upgrade to its housing repairs system on 9 March, creating the foundation for a faster, more reliable and more convenient repairs service for residents.   The upgrade comes as Harlow Council have cut the standard wait time for a…

EXCITING times folks! Another murder is happening at High Wych Memorial HalL. This is a fantastic night out! Heaps of fun and clues, plus Ploughman’s supper included. Come dressed for the occasion, roaring twenties vibe actively encouraged! Buy your tickets and help solve the ‘Murder…

THE Heath Players present a play reading of The Crucible. Full details below.

A JOURNEY that began as a young student has come full circle for Essex resident Lil Bell, who has recently become principal of her local Stagecoach Performing Arts school in Saffron Walden – the very school where her own son discovered his passion for the…

SOLE traders and landlords earning more than £50,000 from self-employment and property are being urged to act now with two months left to prepare for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax. From 6 April 2026, those eligible will need to use recognised software to…

AS one of the most celebrated landscape artists ever to have put paintbrush to six-foot canvas, the legacy of John Constable (1776-1837) reaches far and wide, including his name now being synonymous with the surrounding Suffolk and Essex countryside. But how did the son of…

YOUNG Essex residents can meet employers and receive expert careers guidance through a series of events. Free events taking place across National Apprenticeship Week (9 to 15 February) will help young people in Essex discover local opportunities and get personalised support with their next steps.…

“ST Mark’s students performed to full houses for both showings of Sister Act Jr., and the atmosphere was electric. As always, it was a wonderful chance to welcome families and friends into the school and celebrate the many talents of our performers. This was a whole-school…