RESIDENTS in East Hertfordshire have expressed alarm at recently revealed plans to close a crucial road for a seven week period. At a recent public ‘drop in’ event, developer Places for People revealed plans to close the length of the C161 between the Eastwick roundabout…

IDENTIFYING supportive networks and empowering survivors to seek support and find their pathway to a life without fear and abuse. National stalking awareness week takes place from 20 to 26 April 2026. This year, the Suzy Lamplugh Trust is focusing on the critical link between…

Update 7:45am, 20 April Firefighters worked throughout the night to extinguish an industrial unit fire in sections by 6:42am. An investigation will be carried out to determine the cause of the fire. ====================== SIX crews are currently at the scene of a large fire in…

THE leader of the Harlow Green Party, Jennifer Steadman was in ebullient form when we met her on Saturday afternoon. Ms Steadman is standing in the ward of Old Harlow. This is a pretty solid Conservative territory but with Reform fighting each ward, you never…

ESSEX County Council has spent more than half-a-million pounds settling claims for pothole damage on vehicles over the past five years reports the BBC. Essex, which has nearly 5,000 miles (8,046km) of roads, had the highest number of claims (8,658) followed by Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire and…

THE government has told landlords what they need to do. What it hasn’t told them is how to afford the legal help to do it properly claims a leading lawyer. From 1st May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act introduces the biggest change to private renting…

AWARD winning (NODA best drama award), Harlow Theatre Company Announces Production of Sam Shepard’s ‘A Lie of the Mind’ Harlow Theatre Company is proud to present its first production of a play by acclaimed American playwright Sam Shepard. A Lie of the Mind, first staged…

FIRE Crews were called to a flat fire in Brockles Mead in Harlow. An Essex County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Firefighters were called to a flat fire in Brockles Mead, Harlow at 1:45pm yesterday after neighbours heard smoke alarms going off. “On arrival,…

A HARLOW man has been disqualified after pleading guilty to drug driving. Robert Grant, aged 44, of Westfield, Harlow pled to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On November 6th, 2025, on Howard Way, drove a Vauxhall Vivaro, when the proportion of a controlled drug,…

PUPILS at William Martin Schools in Harlow are enjoying a newly transformed outdoor learning environment, thanks to the generosity and support of Curo Construction. Curo Construction has worked in partnership with the school to remove old and deteriorating demountable classrooms, freeing up much needed space…

WINGSTOP UKI, the restaurant brand that doesn’t play when it comes to flavour, opens its first site in Harlow today at The Water Gardens. To celebrate the highly anticipated opening, the first 100 people through the door will receive free chicken wings. Located in the…

THE LEADER of Reform UK, Nigel Farage came to Harlow on Friday afternoon. The popular leader was on a whistle stop tour which took him through Waltham Abbey, Epping, Dunmow and Harlow. Security was very tight for the Clacton MP who is hoping that Harlow…

ON Friday 10th April, Matipo Arts held an Easter picnic in Harlow Town Park as an extended version of their “Create & Play” play group for 0-3 year olds and their grown ups.  Families enjoyed wax resist and crown making activities, imaginative play and storytime in…

PENSIONERS are being warned to be on high alert for scams as the recovery of Winter Fuel Payments begins this month. Almost two million people are expected to repay their winter 2025 payment due to their annual income being more than £35,000 – for most,…