TWO out of three councils in Essex have said they would like to see the county split into five new unitary authorities, replacing the 15 local councils currently responsible for services such as bin collections and filling potholes reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The new…

IN a crackdown on uninsured vehicles, the Roads Policing Unit officers seized 13 vehicles in Harlow. On Saturday 1 March, the team, alongside volunteer officers targeted uninsured vehicles across the district. A spokesperson said: “As part of our work with the Motor Insurers’ Bureau under…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince has presented a bill after a resident took his own life after complications following dental treatment. Mr Vince moved the bill in parliament. Mr Vince said: “I beg to move, that leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend…

“ESSEX Police have been wonderful and have kept me updated through the whole process. “They have done a great job in finding the people responsible.” Those are the words of Katie Evans, from Brentwood, who was one of dozens of victims impacted by a series…

SCHOOL and nursery staff in the most deprived areas of England will be asked to supervise young children while they brush their teeth, under a national toothbrushing programme reports the BBC. Schemes are already running in some schools – but now dedicated central funding will…

BACK in January of last year, we went to the new Men’s Shed on Rectory Field to see what plans the team had to develop what was a derelict changing room. Fifteen months later, the team has made a amazing amount of progress. We popped…

TFL workers are more than twice as likely to be attacked at work than they were two years ago, and almost six times more likely than they were three years ago. Information shared by Transport for London (TFL) has shown the staggering extent of violence…

DEPENDING on what part of the county you live in can mean you pay quite different amounts of council tax, even if you live in a similarly valued property reports the Local Democracy Reporter. While much of the council tax you pay is the same,…

HUNDREDS and hundreds of Harlow pupils have been getting into the spirit of World Book Day today (March 6th). From Katherine’s in the west to Churchgate Street in the east, an amazing parade of characters emerged from their front doors. Well done to all the…

ON Tuesday March 4th, Herts officers responded to a report of items being taken from the Co-Op in the High Street, Potters Bar. Three people were stopped and searched nearby. Elsie Yorke, 34, from Hart Road in Harlow, and Ryan Smith, 33, from York Road in…

WE all have a deep affection and respect for St Clare Hospice. We all know what they do and all the challenges that they face. They are so embedded into the community of Harlow and West Essex. They are always in our hearts. We went…

PARNDON Wood Cemetery & Crematorium is inviting people to visit ahead of Mother’s Day and take time to remember and reflect on beloved relatives they have lost. On Saturday 29 March, between 10am and 12.30pm, the crematorium is inviting people to visit its chapel for…

NEW therapeutic gardens are being developed at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) thanks to a grant of £88,000, awarded to PAHT following a successful bid to NHS Charities Together, that has been match funded by the Princess Alexandra Hospital Charity (PAH Charity). Being…

THE much-anticipated Newhall Farmers Market officially launches on 9th March 2025, offering a fantastic opportunity to shop fresh, support local businesses, and connect with the community. Taking place on the second Sunday of every month from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the market will showcase…