EASTER at Harlow Museum and Walled Gardens. Full details below.

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…

THE DETECTIVE leading the investigation into the death of a mum and five children in Harlow is appealing directly to the writer of a letter who states they have key information on what caused the tragedy. The Shakoor Family Dr Abdul Shakoor was the sole…

CITIZEN Advice Harlow are delighted that our Advice in GP Surgeries programme is continuing with support from The National Lottery. It reflects a simple but important truth: health is shaped by far more than what happens in the consulting room. Problems with debt, housing, benefits,…

AROUND 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s. Workers aged 18-20 will see an 85p rise to £10.85, and under-18s and apprentices will get 45p more to £8…

TRANSPORT for London (TfL) is today celebrating the 20th anniversary of its iconic ‘Baby on Board’ badge which has supported tens of thousands of customers since it launched. To mark the milestone, TfL is introducing a new badge option for those carrying multiple babies, with…

A NEW NHS organisation that brings together NHS planning and commissioning across the whole of Essex launches today (1 April). NHS Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a new chapter for health, care and partnerships across Essex that will focus on preventing illness and strengthening community…

CLIMATE and nature breakdown will affect every constituency in the country, from health and foodsystems to infrastructure, security and economic stability. This crisis is more serious and immediate than many understand. There is strong evidence that bold, urgent ac on will improve lives and livelihoods,…

SEVEN entries in Essex have been named by the government for defaulting on tax payments. They have been named on the government’s tax defaulters list which shows people who have deliberately not paid their tax. These companies reportedly owe a combined sum of more than…

WHILE experiences of mental health care are improving, many are still facing significant barriers to appropriate care, the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) community mental health survey 2025 revealed today, Tuesday 31 March 2026. 12,319 people aged 16 and over were asked about their experiences of…

ESSEX Police were called to the land formerly occupied by The Square after a report of trespass. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “Officers were called shortly after 7.25am on Tuesday March 31st to reports of potential suspicious activity at a property in Fourth Avenue, Harlow.…

A HARLOW MAN has won the UK Moaner of the Year award for an unprecedented third time. The presentation was made outside the council offices in The Water Gardens in the town centre just as Mr Hugo Victor was about to go in and register…

A HARLOW councillor has called for more security measures in the Barn Mead area of Harlow. Councillor Jake Shepherd to Councillor David Carter (Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Housing): Residents in Barn Mead have shared with me concerns about the risk of theft and…

PATIENTS in Harlow will soon be able to access blood tests more easily and conveniently, as The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) will to move its main phlebotomy service into the town centre. From 27 April 2026, blood testing services currently provided at The…