THIS is Penelope, she is three years old and will be four in January. Penelope has been diagnosed with Diplegic (spastic) cerebral palsy in September 2023, this mainly affects her lower limbs and co-ordination to her upper body. Penelope has lots of different departments and…

A HARLOW businesswoman has been nominated for a prestigious award. Kate Taylor, of Kate Taylor Skin & Aesthetics has been nominated in a specific category in the England Business Awards, 2025. Katie is naturally delighted. Katie said: “I’m incredibly proud and truly honoured to be…

STATEMENT from Essex Police. We remain on the scene of a serious collision on the A414 towards Ongar. Officers were called to the incident, near the junction of Radley Green Road, at around 7.10am this morning. A road closure is in place and is expected…

VICTORIA Hall Theatre is delighted to announce open auditions for its upcoming production of Alice in Wonderland, taking place this Sunday 20th July.  This exciting and imaginative stage adaptation is seeking a vibrant and diverse cast of performers aged 12 and above, with all roles…

WITH staff at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow encouraged to walk and cycle to work, HGGT recently teamed up with active travel charity Sustrans to fix key worker bikes free of charge. 

The event allowed PAH staff to leave their bikes with the dedicated…

DRIVERS across the UK will soon enjoy discounts on dozens of new electric car models after the Transport Secretary today (Tuesday 15 July) announced a £650 million grant scheme worth up to £3,750 per car, putting more money back in working people’s pockets as part…

ACL Essex has recognised a Harlow-based learner with a top award at a prestigious award ceremony. The celebration event took place at Central Baptist Church, Chelmsford, on Thursday 10 July. The adult education provider’s annual awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions made…

A HARLOW man has been charged with drink driving. Ricky Fetti, aged 27, of Risdens, Harlow has been charged with the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On July 11th, 2025, on Howard Way, Harlow, drive a Ford Transit after consuming so much alcohol that the…

TODAY, residents and volunteer directors are celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for Terlings Park. The site, near Gilston, is one of 2,250 in the UK to achieve the award, which is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. The news that…

ALL Essex libraries will offer a speech-recognition app thanks to a new partnership helping children progress through the Summer Reading Challenge and National Read-Aloud Challenge. Essex County Council has partnered with Fonetti, which uses automatic speech recognition software to give real-time feedback to children as…

THE boss at HTS in Harlow has moved on to a new job in Birmingham. David Morrissey is the new group managing director of Acivico Group reports Construction Index. Acivico was established in 2012 on the transfer of Birmingham City Council’s building control service and…

HARLOW Council is celebrating once again after receiving prestigious Green Flag Awards for its Harlow Museum & Walled Gardens, Harlow Town Park and Parndon Wood Nature Reserve. Today (15 July), the three sites join 2,247 others in the UK to achieve the award, which is…

ST Mark’s came together to celebrate its 60th year with a special mass presided by Bishop Alan Williams. The moving and enjoyable service was in a packed school hall with current and former staff, governors and students in attendance. Four of the school’s five headteachers…

ESSEX County Council has said local government reorganisation in Essex poses an “exciting opportunity for libraries” despite concerns that they could be closed down to save money reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Campaign group Save Our Libraries Essex (SOLE), which successfully fought to stop the…