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POP legends Scissor Sisters have been announced for a huge summer show as part of Heritage Live’s spectacular summer festival in the stunning grounds of Audley End Estate in Saffron Walden, Essex on Thursday 6th August. Tickets for the show will be available on presale…

EMIRATES will be among nearly 30 employers recruiting at London Stansted’s autumn job fair on Thursday, November 20, from 10am to 2pm at the Radisson Blu Hotel.  The event will feature around 500 career opportunities, including cabin crew roles with Emirates, alongside positions with other…

A HARLOW woman is set to stand trial over an allegation of racially aggravated assault. Layla Mays, aged 20, of Little Brays, Harlow was charged with the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On May 21st, 2025, at Harlow assaulted by beating another and the offence was…

HARLOW-based Sybron, a leading supplier of cleaning, hygiene and catering products to some of the largest names in UK hospitality, has announced its merger with northern based, family-run business, Opera National Hygiene & Catering Supplies (Opera). Based in Nantwich and founded by John and Marie…

HARLOW Council is on course to deliver its pledge to create 1,000 new parking spaces in housing estates this year, as part of its Building Harlow’s Future plan – doubling last year’s figure of 500. Tackling estate parking challenges is a key part of the…

IT was obvious that Little Women was a passionate and personal project for Thompson Productions. Director Jane Thompson explains a lot in the programme. They all had invested (emotionally) a great deal. What we got was a wonderfully acted, deeply emotional telling of the Louisa…

FIVE years on from a murderous drive-by shooting plot, we continue to track down those involved and bring them to justice reports Essex Police. At Woolwich Crown Court on Thursday 13 November, Temitope Adeyinka, 41, became the third man to be jailed for his part…

HOWARDDavid John‘JOHN’ Passed away 23rd October 2025 at Princess Alexandra Hospital, aged 69 years.A Much-loved Brother and Uncle and will be missed greatly by family, friends and work colleagues. John’s funeral service will be held at Parndon Wood Crematorium on 21st November 2025 at 2.00pm. Family…

AFTER feedback from Londoners, the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL) have today (13 November) confirmed new measures to ensure the Congestion Charging scheme continues to accelerate the capital’s green transition while supporting businesses and residents – building a fairer, greener and more…

THE doctors’ union the British Medical Association has announced that resident doctors across the country will be taking industrial action for five days, after national pay negotiations failed to reach agreement.  Local NHS leaders across Hertfordshire and west Essex are appealing for the public’s support…

POLICE and crime commissioners are to be scrapped in England and Wales to save £100m over this parliament, the government has said. The government has said that less than 20% of voters can name their PCC. Instead, the role will move to either an elected…

ESSEX County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) has outlined the financial challenges it faces ahead of the Government’s forthcoming Fair Funding 2.0 announcement which could change how fire and rescue services across England are funded. Early National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) modelling suggests Essex could…

HARLOW boxer Francis Wright was awarded boxer of the year for a fourth season running A club spokesperson said: “Francis entered this season with determination and an unwavering commitment to her sport. In her very first year competing as a senior female boxer, she has…