WITH 2026 having just arrived. If you’re looking to get your kids into a new sport or find a new club, our kids indoor training starts Thursday 8th Jan. 6 to 7pm. £5 a session. 6 – 12 years old 

UTTLESFORD District Council Chief Executive, Peter Holt, has written to local Parish Councils to ask that they respond to the Essex County Council Unitary Authority Consultation before the deadline of 11th January 2026. Read his letter below: Dear District Councillors and Parish Councils You’ll recall…

AN application to convert a house in Fold Croft into a children’s home has been submitted to Harlow Council. The application is for: Foldcroft House cares for children, aged 13-17 years, who display emotional and behavioural difficulties. The applicant is Aden Homes Limited. They made…

AS the UKHSA issues cold weather warnings until 5 January 2026, Alzheimer’s Society shares seven tips to help people with dementia during the cold weather. With many parts of the UK facing a dramatic drop in temperatures, Alzheimer’s Society warns that this cold snap could…

OVER the last few years Science has led the way in getting our lives back to normal. Now, the UK’s favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever! Join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at…

ALL young children in the UK can now be offered protection against chickenpox for the first time on the NHS reports the BBC. The vaccine will be combined with the existing MMR jab, given at 12 and 18 months of age, which already helps protect…

THE M11 was closed for several hours on New Years Day and into January 2nd following a serious road traffic collision. The collision occurred on the north bound section between Junction 6 (the M25) and Junction 7 (Harlow). At the same time, there was also…

A LOCAL man is set to star in the latest version of BBC’s The Traitors. Claudia Winkleman hosts the ultimate reality game of trust and treachery with new twists and new players. Credit: BBC The Traitors begins on New Years Day at 8pm on BBC…

A WOMAN has been charged with assaulting an emergency worker outside The Bell Hotel in Epping. A spokesman for Essex Police said: “Officers responded to reports of fireworks being lit at a protest in Epping on the evening of Sunday December 28. Two women suspected…

CINEWORLD Harlow Queensgate: What’s on this weekend? Avatar: Fire and Ash (12A) tells the story of Jake and Neytiri’s family as they deal with loss and face a new threat on Pandora. The film features a fierce new Na’vi tribe led by Varang. Showtimes are…

COULD 2026 be your year to do something memorable and meaningful? This year’s calendar is jam-packed with ways you can have fun and make a difference in support of St Clare. • March – Paws for a Cause – Find pawr-pose this year. Complete a…

TWO drivers were stopped for speeding at more than 100mph on the A13 at Pitsea during a recent week of action targeting dangerous driving. Officers were out across the county last week including on the A130, A414, and A13 as well as in places like…

AN award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary artists of our time. Katy Ellis, a self-confessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers will deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor experience. The show has already taken ‘Swiftie’ fans…

MILLIONS of discounted train tickets for half term activities, weekend getaways and commuting will be up for grabs next week. The week-long Great British Rail Sale, running from 6-12 January, will give passengers the chance to save well over 50% on many advance and off-peak…