Michael Casey
HARLOW Council is continuing to make progress with its Rapid Enhancement Action Plan (REAP) with significant improvements underway across the town’s estates. The initiative, which launched in October 2025, continues to deliver tangible results to tackle long-standing neglect areas and deliver on the council’s mission to ‘renew our…
A MAN has been sent to prison after admitting attempted sexual communication with a child and numerous breaches of a court order. It follows checks on Steven Finch’s devices after officers attended his probation appointment in Harlow.Finch, who was not living at his approved address…
THE next Harlow Disability Forum will be held on Thursday, 27 November, from 2:45pm to 4:00pm. The session will include presentations and information designed to support residents and families living with disabilities. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by emailing [email protected]
A DEMENTIA specialist care home in Waltham Abbey, London welcomed new resident Luana Moniz by hosting a special henna party. Luana, aged 65, made Honey Lane Care Home her home in July. While getting to know Luana, who was born in Goa, the care home…
ALDI has confirmed that all 1,060 of its UK stores will be closed for three days during the festive period. This would include all Essex stores including the branches in Chelmsford, Colchester, Clacton-on-Sea, Southend, Westcliff, Harlow, Wickford, Benfleet, Pitsea, Maldon and Shenfield. The discount supermarket…
COUNCILLOR Joel Charles opposes the closure of Memorial University’s campus based in Old Harlow. He is calling on the university to re-think its emerging plan to tackle the institution’s financial deficit: Cllr Charles said: “Canadian students and academics have formed, for decades, an important part…
“ON December 6th, shoppers across the UK will be encouraged to forego the retail giants and spend their money locally. Small Business Saturday,[1] now in its 13th year in the UK, has grown from a grassroots campaign into a national movement that generated an estimated £634…
ESSEX County Council is marking Carers Rights Day 2025 (Thursday 20 November) by making unpaid carers aware of the rights they are legally entitled to, including support from the county council. The theme for Carers Rights Day 2025 is ‘Know your rights, use your rights’.…
JOIN two playful baggage handlers as they unpack a globe-trotting adventure from a magical final flight, where every suitcase tells a story. Among them is The Flying Trunk, a spellbinding Arabian Nights-inspired tale of a daring storyteller and his enchanted flying suitcase, adapted from Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless…
WITH November 2025 marking the annual White Ribbon Day in England and Wales, specialist security experts, Land Sheriffs, are showing their commitment to the cause with the achievement of their White Ribbon accreditation. White Ribbon is the leading charity dedicated to engaging men and boys…
2000 Murders Too Many By Kay Morrison I HAVE been trying to avoid this because it’s horrifying and difficult to face but I can’t get the 25th of November out of my head. That’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women; on that…
Behind the scenes of Building Harlow’s Future – Council Leader’s weekly column By Dan Swords EVERY week, I find it a challenge to focus this column on just one story, because Harlow is moving forward on so many fronts at once. There’s always another breakthrough,…
Spartan South Midland League Premier Division Harlow Town 1 v 0 Wormley Rovers HARLOW Town’s steady climb up the league continued with a home win against Wormley Rovers. A single goal by Fabion Simms (66) was the difference between the two teams. This means that…
AS the winter chill sets in, Café 89 at The Range is turning up the heat with a line-up of limited-edition Winter Warmers, all at brilliantly budget-friendly prices. From comforting classics to festive favourites, the new cooked to order menu is designed to offer customers…
FROM Sunday 14 December 2025, a new timetable will come into effect on the London Overground Weaver line. While the number of trains to each destination will remain the same, all train times will change, so customers are strongly advised to check the updated timetable…
EASYJET has today announced the launch of a new route from London Stansted to Paris Charles de Gaulle for summer 2026 with seats now on sale. Paris captivates visitors with its iconic landmarks, world-class art, and timeless elegance along the River Seine. Customers can now…
