HARD working Brits will keep more of their cash under a new government crackdown on unwanted and misleading subscriptions, which will save consumers around £400 million every year. New rules, announced today [2 April], will make it simpler and far less painful to escape unwanted…

ON WEDNESDAY, Essex-based housing associations CHP and Estuary officially merged to become Delta Housing (Delta). Delta is now the largest housing association in Essex with more than 17,000 homes. With increased resource and capacity, Delta looks forward to delivering a better and quicker service for…

IN 1966, Neil Diamond released his debut album, and music was changed forever. . .  The smash hit show returns with a brand-new, mind-blowing production – the world’s greatest celebration and tribute to the life and work of NEIL DIAMOND.  https://youtu.be/72xeWTqKJmA?si=mRCHdqK2X3WWwG5d Featuring all the hits:…

Update: We’re pleased to let you know that Reggie Swainson, who had been missing, has now been located.Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal. ESSEX Police are looking for 12-year-old Reggie Swainson, who is missing from the Harlow area.Reggie was last seen this morning,…

EAST Herts Police are currently dealing with a road traffic collision on London Road in Sawbridgeworth (location what3words https://orlo.uk/4ZuYP). They would ask you to please avoid the area at this time as the road is closed. More follows Screenshot

ESSEX Police are no longer trying to find Charlie Adcock who they wanted to speak to in connection with a serious assault in Harlow. A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of GBH and recall to prison.

ESSEX has officially welcomed its new High Sheriff, as Susannah (Susie) Dutton takes up one of the oldest civic roles in the country, bringing a fresh, community-focused approach to a tradition that dates back nearly 1,000 years. The appointment marks a particularly special moment for…

LONDON Stansted has joined the Essex Wildlife Trust’s Investor in Wildlife scheme, reinforcing its long‑standing commitment to protecting and enhancing the natural environment across the airport site. The partnership supports Manchester Airports Group’s (MAG) wider sustainability plans, which include boosting biodiversity, restoring habitats, and managing…

A WORLD class gymnast visited Freshwaters Academy last week. Commonwealth Gold Medalist, Steve Frew got the children to take part in sponsored training circuits Over the two weeks the school raised a total of £3000. Steve Frew also spoke at the assembly and spoke about…

TERRA Verde Services Ltd (TVS LTD) is increasing its fleet of vehicles to support new food waste collections in Epping Forest District. From 31 March 2026 Epping Forest District Council is introducing a separate weekly food waste collection service. Residents will need to separate food…

DE Merc Chamber Choir at St Mary’s in Old Harlow. Full details below. Screenshot

THE age at which millions of people can claim their state pension is starting to rise to 67 from Monday, when the monthly payments also go up reports the BBC. The current state pension age is 66 but this will increase in stages over the…

ST Elizabeth’s is delighted to celebrate the opening of its brand new Adult Community Hub – a welcoming, vibrant space created to bring adults with complex needs together to learn, connect and flourish at the heart of their community. The new Hub builds on that…

PLANS to ban stopping at any time along a road in Harlow due to concerns around delays to bus journeys and children’s safety has sparked a backlash from residents – some of whom say the prospect of being unable to park their cars outside their…