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ON Tuesday 7 April, officers were alerted to concerns raised by the local community about a group of teenagers riding illegal off‑road bikes in the fields at Shawbridge, Harlow, causing disruption and concern for people using the area. Officers attended promptly and spoke with two…
FOLLOWING the closure of the Backing Essex Business programme on 31 March, Ambitious Essex has launched updated support for local businesses, overseen by Essex Growth Agency. Businesses can now access free support through the Ambitious Essex programme. This includes mentoring, workshops and webinars for growing…
THE London Stansted Community Fund has awarded its final round of grants for the financial year, handing out £79,800 to 32 community groups across Essex and Hertfordshire. The latest funding brings the total donated by the Fund in the last 12 months to £240,000, supporting 80 local organisations ranging from youth groups and sports clubs to heritage projects…
PLACES for People (PfP) and Barratt Redrow have today unveiled a landmark joint venture (JV) to build a pioneering 8,500 home community in East Hertfordshire, in one of the UK’s most significant placemaking projects in decades. Work on the Stort Crossing begins in May. Work…
YOUNG people may not realise they are victims, or even perpetrators, of stalking as increasing time spent online blurs the boundaries of acceptable behaviour, the Crown Prosecution Service has warned. It comes as the CPS launches its first Stalking Action Plan – designed to equip…
THE Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) issues a vital road safety statement after Easter bank holiday weekend collisions. Over the four day break, there were five serious injuries and one fatal collision on Essex roads, among those injured were a child and two motorcyclists. There…
ESSEX Police want to speak to James Connors and James Connors in connection with offences committed in Essex. The 59-year-old Connors is wanted in connection with an affray which took place in Great Dunmow in August 2025, and possession of a firearm with intent to…
ST Clare nurse Nicky Reid will be among the 600 runners at the starting line for the Hospice’s annual 10K Race this Sunday (April 12). Nicky, one of St Clare’s Clinical Nurse Specialists, is returning to the event to support the charity she is proud…
THOUSANDS of people across Essex are already benefiting from the Essex Year of Opportunity. The £1.33 million campaign by Essex County Council is running a series of programmes to inspire the next generation and remove barriers into work and education for all. New figures show…
OFFICERS investigating a shop theft in Harlow are no longer looking to identify two people in connection with a shop theft. It was reported that a dinner service was stolen from Next, Queensgate Centre, Edinburgh Way, Harlow at around 12.30pm on Sunday 1 March. Following…
A STEWARDS Academy teacher will be allowed to continue teaching after an incident in which the PE teacher dragged a pupil by the wrist across a changing room floor. A Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) heard the case which referred to an incident in September 2022.…
THE next elections to take place will be the Harlow District Council elections and Essex County Council elections on Thursday 7 May 2026. Harlow District Council elections Harlow is divided into 11 wards, each with 3 councillors. In the May 2026 election, a third of…
GET lost this Easter in a world of legend. What happens when stories collide and magic comes to life? Join us on a fairytale hopping adventure! The Victoria Hall Theatre, Old Harlow, Harlow, CM17 0ED The Victoria Hall Theatre, Old Harlow, Harlow, CM17 0ED Click…
THE British Medical Association (BMA), representing resident doctors, has confirmed strike action from 07:00 on Tuesday 7 April until 07:00 on Monday 13 April 2026. Across Essex, NHS organisations have plans in place and are working closely together to ensure services continue safely and that…
ON Sunday 12th April at 10.30am, hundreds of runners will line up at the start of St Clare Hospice’s annual 10k run, raising vital funds with every mile. And there’s still time to sign up for anyone looking to take on a meaningful challenge for…
