ANGLIA Ruskin University (ARU) is playing a key role at two major Pride events this month, proudly taking centre stage as the headline sponsor for both Cambridge Pride and Essex Pride. ARU is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all, including its…

RIVER Island is the latest retailer at rick of store closures as the company’s owners draw up a rescue plan to protect its existence on Britain’s high streets, Sky News reports. The fashion chain has enlisted advisers from PricewaterhouseCoopers to develop a formal restructuring plan…

OPENREACH has started work to build a new broadband network for Harlow – giving residents and businesses access to some of the fastest, most reliable broadband anywhere in Europe. The once-in-a-generation, full fibre broadband upgrade will let thousands of local people connect multiple devices at…

A HARLOW man has pleaded not guilty a number of public order offences. Stephen Wilmott, aged 54, of Great Brays, Harlow has been charged with the following. On May 30th, 2025 in Harlow with intent to cause another harassment, alarm or distress, used threatening, abusive…

CRITICALLY-acclaimed factual drama The Gold will return for Sunday 8 June. All episodes will be available to stream on BBC iPlayer from 6am, ahead of the series starting on BBC One at 9pm that night. The Gold is inspired by the true story and theories of…

NEW anti-money laundering (AML) rules came into effect this month, marking a significant change for landlords and the lettings industry as a whole. The new rules mean financial sanctions checks are now required for all lettings, regardless of how much rent is charged. Here, Steve…

All Our Yesterdays – a monthly look at Harlow in years gone by – drawing upon the wonderful news archives of Harlow Museum. By Ian Beckett Having switched between the Harlow Citizen and the Harlow Star for my first five monthly blogs, I thought I…

WHITE Ribbon UK has announced the launch of its new Right to Respect campaign throughout June – aimed at creating safer, more respectful and inclusive workplaces.  The campaign has been launched in line with the Worker Protection Act 2023, which came into force in October…

ESSEX County Fire and Rescue Service has proudly welcomed 17 new firefighters and seven new control operators to the Service. The new recruits will be working to make Essex safer. The firefighters will be heading to Grays, Basildon, Leigh, Orsett, Loughton and Chelmsford, and the…

INTERNATIONAL tribute artiste Wayne Dilks and his band pay tribute to the late George Michael in this stunning show. The former frontman and producer of the hugely successful “Faith” (2017- 2018) and “Freedom!’19” tour returns in 2025 with his new production – “The George Michael Legacy” Wayne…

THE roll out of the new blue-lidded recycling bins started on Monday 2 June. Not everyone will have received their new wheeled bin this week as deliveries are being done in stages throughout June and July in line with collection days to limit disruption. Once…

NEARLY 826,000 working families saved up to £2,000 per child with Tax-Free Childcare in the 2024 to 2025 tax year. The money helps families pay for their childcare, as part of the government’s Plan for Change to put more money in people’s pockets. HM Revenue…

“THE courage, duty and public service shown by our brave armed forces during D-Day are values at the very heart of policing”. That’s from our Chief Constable as colleagues from the armed forces joined him to mark the 81st anniversary of D-Day and watch 33…

ESSEX County Council is highlighting the vital role unpaid carers play this Carers Week (9-13 June) Throughout the week the council will be sharing what support is available in Essex. Unpaid carers look after, help, or support someone who wouldn’t be able to manage everyday…