THE OLD Harlow campus of Memorial University in Newfoundland, Canada is set to close. Back in November, it was reported that closure was an option as bosses were working to address the institution’s $20 million deficit and declining student enrolment. In December, Harlow Council passed…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince has resigned as a trustee from Razed Roof Theatre Company. Mr Vince said: “Following the serious incident concerning the Raised Roof Theatre Company at the Holocaust Memorial Event held at the Harlow Civic Centre on Sunday evening, I have taken the…

THE CHAIR of Razed Roof has issued a statement following the incident at the Holocaust Memorial Service in the council chambers on Sunday afternoon. Chair of Trustees, Glynnis Bainbridge said: “As an award winning inclusive theatre group in Harlow for 34 years, Razed Roof has been…

HARLOW Council has detailed the actions they have taken against theatre group Razed Roof following an incident at the Holocaust Memorial service on Sunday afternoon. In the middle of a performance by inclusive arts group Razed Roof ,a member made a statement about Gaza (full story below).…

Chelmsford Racecourse: Preview and Tips for Thursday’s Seven-Race Meeting There’s more all-weather action at Chelmsford Racecourse this Thursday evening, with seven races on the card, including a novice, a classified stakes and five handicap. Read on for a full preview of the Chelmsford card, courtesy…

TWO-time national boxing champion, nineteen-year-old Francis Wright, is on a mission to get more young girls involved in sport.  Two years ago, Francis landed her first job as an apprentice teaching assistant at Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery. Since then, she has made…

HARLOW Council’s Street Scene Priority Taskforce has now completed more than 1,500 tidy‑up jobs across the town, clearing forgotten clutter that chips away at pride in our neighbourhoods. From abandoned roadwork signs and rusty posts to damaged railings, rogue estate agent boards, old sandbags and…

A MAN has been charged with making threats to kill, assault and an offence against the children and young persons act. Omar Abdillahi, aged 38, of Mark Hall Moors, Harlow appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court charged with the following. On January 17th, 2026, at Harlow…

MILLIONS of pet owners and vet professionals across the country will benefit from major reforms to the veterinary sector – the first overhaul in sixty years. The reforms help households understand what they are paying for, avoid unexpected costs and choose the best value care…

A PLANNING application for another children’s home in Harlow was approved by the planning committee at Harlow Council. The application was for 87 Cooks Spinney near The Stow. Two residents spoke at the meeting to express their objections. One, on the grounds of whether there…

VALENTINES NIGHT at Burnt Mill Snooker and Social Club. The fantastic HIT PARADE will be live with us on SATURDAY 14TH FEBRUARY 2026   VALENTINE’S NIGHT, DONE DIFFERENT  Whether you’re coming with your favourite person, your best mates, or just treating yourself, HIT PARADE are playing LIVE…

PUBS and music venues in England will be given a 15% discount on their business rates bills from April and will not see increases for two years, the government has announced reports the BBC. Treasury Minister Dan Tomlinson said the three-year package would be worth…

A MAN arrested while suffering a serious mental breakdown had been incarcerated at Chelmsford Prison for just seven hours before he took his own life. An inquest into 40-year-old Stuart Berry found that the treatment he received from mental health services “possibly more than minimally…

OLD Harlow councillor, Joel Charles has responded to the publication of the Police Reform White Paper: Councillor Charles (Cons) said: “The Government intends to radically shake up the way policing is delivered across England and Wales. A new National Police Service will be established to,…