REDWINGS Horse Sanctuary has today announced the closure of two of its visitor centres, Redwings Mountains in Forfar, Angus, and Redwings Oxhill in Warwickshire, following a staff consultation.   Thirty-three staff have been made redundant, 12 at Mountains and 21 at Oxhill, and the centres are…

THE majority of community centres and village halls across Essex are operating on modest incomes, raising concerns about their ability to manage rising costs and unexpected risks, according to new analysis by Ansvar Insurance. Analysis of data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales…

A NEW government‑funded Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) has launched today (7 April) in Essex. The new fund provides support for families and individuals in financial hardship. It also aims to help communities build long‑term financial resilience. The fund is designed to support residents with…

EPPING Council is urging landlords to prepare for the Renters’ Rights Act, which takes effect on 1 May, marking the most significant reform to the sector in nearly 40 years. Reforms to the private rented sector in England are bringing in new rights and responsibilities…

THE LEADER of Harlow Labour has issued a statement as they begin their local election campaign. Councillor James Griggs said: “Today our candidates for the District and County elections were announced and I’m delighted that Harlow Labour are able to put forward a team of…

THE M11 could see new changes as 780 new homes have been agreed. Plans have been drawn up to create an exit slip road for the southbound carriageway traffic at junction 5, near Loughton reports the Local Democracy Reporter. It comes after plans to build…

ON the evening of the 8th April, seventeen people attended a non-party-political screening of a film outlining the extreme severity of the climate crisis that is now affecting the UK and the rest of the world at St Stephen’s Church in Bush Fair. Members of…

Review: Cinderella by Harlow Ballet Association at Harlow Playhouse THE GALA night for the first night of a Harlow Ballet Association performance is a very special occasion. Last night was no exception. Members of a host of community groups: Mike’s Den, Razed Roof, Harlow Stroke…

DETECTIVES from the Met’s Flying Squad have arrested and charged a third man following a smash-and-grab robbery at a jewellers in Richmond. Officers arrested Deniz Mehmet, 28 (04.10.97), of Purfleet Road, Aveley, on Wednesday, 8 April.He was charged with conspiracy to commit robbery on Thursday,…

HERE is the list of candidates for the Essex County Council Elections to be held on May 7th, 2026. We will be having a proper look at each ward and interview some of the candidates over the next month. Harlow Common and Church Langley Harlow Netteswell…

HERE is the list of candidates for the Harlow District Council Elections to be held on May 7th, 2026. We will be having a proper look at each ward and interview some of the candidates over the next month. At the moment, there are 17…

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PUTTING up bird feeders in your garden may seem kind but it could be putting some species at serious risk, according to the UK’s largest bird charity reports the BBC. Millions of us regularly put out food in the hope of attracting our feathered friends,…

A STATEMENT from Glynis Bainbridge, chairperson of Razed Roof. “Razed Roof is delighted to announce that it will be returning to the Harlow Playhouse on April 16th, having been entirely exonerated of any wrongdoing by the appropriate authorities. Following an incident on January 25th at…