Michael Casey
A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to breaching a a number of requirements in relation to the sex offenders register including having unsupervised contact with a child. Adam Cywiński, aged 38, of The Hides, Harlow pleaded guilty to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. Between…
THE county council has warned parents to be realistic about the improvements it can make to SEND provision in Essex report the Local Democrat y Reporter. In March 2024, the Committee were advised that, due to the significant increase in the number of requests for…
GREAT Parndon Community Association set to host Christmas Gift Fair. Full details below. In it’s 7th year, we will have a fabulous array of beautiful products and gifts just in time for Christmas or to just treat yourself! There will be 40 stands (all…
All things Festive At this time of the year, we would like to say a massive thank you to those that have supported us throughout 2025. Whether you have attended our events, taken part in one of our challenges, raised money for us or volunteered…
HARLOW parkrun celebrated its eleventh birthday on Saturday. The first 5k run around the park was held on November 8th, 2014. Since then over 11,000 individual runners have “enjoyed” the journey around the Harlow Town Park. On Saturday, the team recognised the work of the…
EPPING Forest District Council said it will reflect on next steps after the High Court refused its application for a final injunction to stop the use of the Bell Hotel in Epping for asylum seeker accommodation. The Honourable Mr Justice Mould did not support the…
COME and cheer on your Harlow Hawks as they take on the Aylesbury Dux Basketball Club in a thrilling home game! DetailsSunday 16th November 2025Harlow LeisurezoneDoors Open: 7:00pm | Tip-Off: 7:20pm Free Entry! Leisurezone (LZ) members – make sure to register your cards at reception…
All Our Yesterdays – a monthly look at Harlow in years gone by. By Ian Beckett LAST month’s local news history blog began with the words: “There are days, weeks, and months when some single news stories dominate the headlines and beyond. Times when enthusiastic…
A MAJOR multi-agency operation targeting the illegal trade of tobacco and vape products has led to over £75,000 worth of goods seized from Essex businesses. As part of Operation Machinize, Essex Trading Standards has been working alongside Essex Police, Border Force, His Majesty’s Revenue and…
SIX weeks ago, Harlow Council introduced a new Housing Repairs Policy, cutting the longest standard repair waiting times from 270 working days to just 25. The policy was designed to lock in dramatic improvements to the repairs service over the past two years and set…
ONE of the highlights of the St Mark’s Open Evening is the speeches by the Head Boy and Head Girl. This year, Ben and Una both gave fascinating and contrasting speeches but both underlined how important the school was to them and how much support…
MEMBERS of the Potter Street community gathered at the War Memorial at the top of the green on London Road to remember those who gave their lives in all wars and conflicts. The ceremony was led by Rev Alison Taylor from the Baptist Church. A…
ASYLUM seekers can continue living at the Bell Hotel after Epping Council lost a landmark legal battle to remove them at the High Court reports the BBC. Epping Forest District Council sought to block migrants lodging at The Bell Hotel in Epping by arguing its…
Christine Hodgkinson Passed away peacefully in St Clare Hospice, after a short illness, on Wednesday 5th November 2025, aged 83 years. Beloved Mum, Nan and Great Nan who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.Funeral service to take place at Parndon Wood…
MEMBERS of the Old Harlow community gathered together to pay their respects to the fallen of all wars and conflicts. The ceremony was hosted by the Harlow War Memorial Institute. The event was held on the green opposite Victoria Hall Theatre.
THANKS to a wide range of initiatives by the VVU, and partners including Essex Police, knife crime is falling across Essex, bucking the national trend. However, the Listening Project ¹ reveals that the biggest concern for most young people across the county is still, for…
