A HARLOW man who wanted to help the Russian Intelligence Service by leaking private information about the former Secretary of State for Defence has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Retired insolvency worker Howard Phillips, 65, told undercover agents who he thought were Russian…

THE UK Chief Veterinary Officer has ordered a mandatory housing order to cover the whole of England from 0001 on Thursday 6 November 2025, following the escalating number of confirmations of avian influenza in kept and wild birds. The new measures mean bird keepers across…

MANUFACTURERS across the East of England are being invited to step into the factory of the future at a landmark event hosted by Made Smarter at Cranfield University. The free, one-day conference on Thursday 20 November 2025, will give SME manufacturers a hands-on look at…

A DOCTOR who fraudulently worked night shifts at Basildon Hospital has been jailed for three years after pleading guilty to defrauding the NHS out of more than £268,000, following an NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) investigation. Nigerian-born Richard Akinrolabu, 61, of Orpington, Kent, received his…

STEWARDS Academy celebrated the successes and achievements of over 250 prize winners on Monday 20th October at its new style Presentation of Awards Evening.  Earlier in the day, the premises team battled through the rain as they moved chairs, equipment, and beautiful plants over to the…

BETWEEN 13 and 15 October, Essex Police joined forces across the country in a national week of action to tackle vehicle crime. The operation, called Operation Alliances, was led by the National Police Chiefs’ Council and brought together police forces and partners to tackle vehicle…

LONDON Stansted’s fifth annual Runway Run saw hundreds of participants take to the tarmac for a unique 5km challenge, raising £9,000 for the airport’s three chosen charities – Medcare, Magic Breakfast, and The Children’s Society. Held at 1am, when no flights were scheduled, the event…

A HARLOW man has been given penalty points and a fine after pleading guilty to being in charge of a motor vehicle whilst almost three times over the limit. Joe Heeney, aged 34, of Westfield, Harlow pled guilty to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court.…

THIS December, the spirit of Christmas shines brighter than ever as André Rieu brings his brand-new spectacular Merry Christmas to the big screen. For two unforgettable days only – 6 and 7 December – cinemas across the UK will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland…

ON Thursday, the government stated that children and young people will leave school fully equipped to thrive in the modern world of work under reforms to breathe new life into the national curriculum unveiled today claim the government. Here is the response from Harlow MP…

A HARLOW woman has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of drugs. Lauren-Elizabeth Eley, aged 35, of Risdens, Harlow pleaded guilty at Chelmsford magistrates court. On July 4th, 2025, in Bush Fair, Harlow, drove a Ford Focus vehicle when the proportion of a controlled…

THE Downs Primary School and Nursery have some baa-rilliant new arrivals, two friendly sheep who have joined the school community! A local farmer, who can be found on Instagram at @russetflock, was in need of some extra grazing land and offered the sheep a home…

A PLANNING application for an extension to a property in Little Grove Field has been approved by Harlow Council’s planning committee. The proposed development sought to provide a single storey flat roofed rear extension. A number of residents attended and spoke at the meeting. Among…

THE Harlow Town U11 Hawks have done the club and themselves proud and become the first team in Harlow Town Football Club history to have their own futsal team. Not only this, but they’ve WON their first futsal festival tournament! Coach Mark Lowman has done…