FORECASTERS are predicting a hotter-than-normal summer and more heatwaves which could bring dry ground conditions and a higher wildfire risk. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has launched a new Rural Plan to help communities stay safe and make sure help can reach them quickly…

NUMBER of catering assistant positioins across the BMAT schools. Catering Assistant at Cooks Spinney Primary Academy We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and motivated individual who is passionate about providing high-quality food and service to young people. The ideal candidate will bring energy, enthusiasm,…

ADVICE from senior government officials on the strongest financial option for new unitary councils in Essex was rejected by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, it has been revealed. In a pre-action letter of response from the Ministry of Housing, Communities…

PRIME Minister Keir Starmer announced a ban under-16s from major social media platforms including TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram reports the BBC. Children will also stop being able to livestream on “safer” sites and stop being able to talk to strangers on gaming apps, the prime…

AS football supporters across Essex prepare to follow England and the world’s biggest stars during the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Essex County FA are proud to support a series of important campaigns being delivered by Essex Police and partner organisations to help keep communities…

A MAN from Suffolk has been charged with a number of offences. Carlos Da Silva, aged 38 of Violet Street, Lakenheath, Suffolk appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court, having been charged with the following. On June 3rd 2026, at Harlow, had in your possession a quantity…

ST Mark’s West Essex Catholic School, in Harlow, has celebrated a major milestone in the redevelopment of the school with a topping out ceremony, marking the completion of the highest point of construction. This project is being delivered by Kier on behalf of the Department…

FOR the first time in forever, experience the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by storm! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Disney’s Frozen includes all the film’s beloved songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, along with new music written exclusively…

Review: Spring Showcase by Moot House Theatre Company THERE’S a little bit of magic going on in a corner of Harlow called The Moot House Theatre Company (MHTC). In some ways they have lofty theatrical ambitions (they describe this showcase as Brechtian) and in other…

A HARLOW man has been charged with sexual assault. Barry Free, aged 45 ,of Great Brays, Harlow, appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court in relation to the following. On October 30th 2022 at Harlow sexually assaulted a female, when she did not consent and you did…

A MIDSUMMER Night’s Dream) has long been one of the Bard’s most popular play’s, but the creatives at Wayward Theatre Co are excited to give it their signature spin. After the successful production of (Much Ado about Nothing) last year, Jess Keilty and Alfi Howard…

OFFICERS are continuing an investigation into a series of fires this month in Harlow. Each of the fires took place on abandoned or otherwise unoccupied land off Third Avenue. Throughout May, officers have been called to a number of fires impacting derelict sheds, a garage…

HERTFORDSHIRE County Council is to stop providing transport to school or college for hundreds of young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), in a move projected to cut spending by millions of pounds reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Instead, eligible families of children…

A FIREFIGHTER is seeing “more and more” obstructive parking when responding to emergencies reports the BBC. On Wednesday, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said tackling a house fire was made “even more difficult” by double-parked cars on the street. Click below for more details. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqlp6624n4qo