REHEARSALS for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Passmores Academy are in full swing, and the cast is making fantastic progress. A spokesperson said: “The energy and excitement are building as everyone works hard to bring this magical production to life. Meanwhile, our creative teams…

A BY-ELECTION is set to be held in Harlow following the resignation of a Labour councillor. Councillor Aiden O’Dell has informed Harlow Council and has issued the following statement. He said: “I am writing to formally tender my resignation as a Harlow District Ward Councillor…

A FANTASTIC Sunday Funday is set to come to The Link in May. The Funday, on Sunday May 25th is organised by Nourished Inspirations CIC and has a whole host of exciting events including: sports events, bouncy castle, arts and craft stations, mascots, face paint, raffle…

Update: Statement from Essex Police: “Alongside emergency service collegues, we attended an incident in The Stow, Harlow, shortly before 5pm yesterday Thursday 13 March after reports of a man making threats to himself. The incident was brought to a conclusion, and he is now in…

HARLOW Council’s latest finance, performance and risk report is showing that the council’s performance continues to go from strength to strength in the face of funding challenges reports Harlow Council. Credit: Brian Thomas Photography The latest data up to the end of January 2025 shows…

EAST Herts District Council is facing a judicial review action over planning consents for part of the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town project reports Local Government Lawyer. The council did not say who had launched the action or why, although it has been locally reported…

ST Clare Hospice is looking for extra hands to help run one of its quirkiest shops. The charity is in need of more people to volunteer at its Scarlet Vintage and Retro shop in Harlow town centre, which is home to a hand-picked selection of…

TRANSPORT for London (TFL) found itself fighting almost 1,000 personal injury claims because of accidents at their stations within a five-year period, according to new data. Accident At Work Claim UK gathered information from TFL which revealed that there were 13,943 non-fatal injuries suffered in TFL-operated…

ESSEX County Council is shining a light on the contributions of young carers this Young Carers Action Day (12 March). There are an estimated 12,000 young carers in Essex who play a vital role in providing essential care and support to family members. Some of…

REDWINGS is pleased to announce that Joe Stockdale has joined the charity as an official Ambassador, to help them continue to improve the lives of horses.   British showjumper Joe, whose father was the late Olympic showjumper Tim Stockdale, has a life-long love of equines. He…

Date and time Thursday 13 March 2025 9.30am to 12.30pm roadshow for parents and carers of children and young people aged 0 to 25. 1.30pm to 4pm Early Years roadshow for parents and carers of children aged 0 to 5. Early Years SENCos and keyworkers…

DOZENS of blank firing guns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition were taken out of circulation across a month-long firearms amnesty supported by Essex Police. Our officers and staff, led by our Serious Crime Directorate, played an active role in the national surrender scheme, which…

HARLOW Council is launching new partnership grants focussed on supporting organisations to improve residents’ lives and create new opportunities. The new grants will come into effect during the new financial year (from 1 April) with applications opening this week. Credit: Brian Thomas Photography As part…

THE leader of the Harlow Alliance Party asked a number of questions to the leader of the council in relation to consultation opportunities for Harlow residents and a number of large planning application on the border of the town. Nicholas Taylor to Councillor Dan Swords…