PLANT Pots and Wellies has once again delighted the community with another magical event, as visitors stepped into The Enchanted Garden for a day filled with imagination, creativity and family fun. The event, which proved to be a huge success, was made possible by the…

ESSEX Police is supporting a National Day of Action to tackle the illegal use of e-scooters and unsafe e-bikes. They will join 24 other police forces across the UK as part of a coordinated initiative led by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB). The day will…

THERE has been outrage sparked by the decision by the Reform-controlled Essex County Council to ban promotion of LGBTQ and Pride events at Essex libraries. A spokesperson for Harlow Pride said: “Harlow Pride is deeply concerned by reports that Essex County Council may restrict access…

ESSEX libraries have been ordered not to promote LGBTQ and inclusive pride and events, sparking anger from campaigners. The new Reform UK leadership at Essex County Council has told staff not to promote the inclusive events reports the Local Democracy Reporter. June is known as…

PLANS for a 64-bed care home along with a 242 square metre shop has divided residents in one of Harlow’s fastest growing developments. Plans have been submitted in support of a full planning application which proposes development of a new care home and retail store…

A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to drug driving and a number of other offences. Lee Oliver, aged 36, of Canons Gate, Harlow pled to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On May 30th, 2025 at Epping, drove a Volvo motor vehicle, on Coopers Common,…

SPEEDING drivers, anti-social behaviour in the town centre and the illegal use of e-scooters on public roads were among the topics raised at the PFCC Harlow district public meeting on Thursday 21st May.  The meeting was held in the main hall of Passmores Academy in…

COLLEAGUES at London Stansted have given nearly 5,000 hours of their time to support local charities and community groups over the past year, as the airport marks Volunteers’ Week. Between April 2025 and March 2026, teams from across the airport carried out 4,856 hours of…

RESIDENTS in Harlow will soon see even more visible construction activity in the town centre as demolition work is set to begin at the West Gate site – marking a significant milestone in the council’s plans to transform the heart of the town. A Harlow…

AN inquiry by MPs into the student loan system in England begins on Tuesday, with evidence from student organisations and experts reports the BBC. The National Union of Students (NUS) said the inquiry should look at the graduate earnings repayment threshold and interest rates. But…

POLICE officers made 38 arrests in May thanks to Live Facial Recognition technology, including for offences including rape. It means since they first deployed their vans in August 2024, they have made 162 arrests. Detective Superintendent Stephen Jennings said: “The deployments in May really highlight…

THE Parent Hood of Harlow is delighted to announce continued funding for Matrescence Plus® (Mat+), its unique antenatal wellbeing course supporting Harlow parents-to-be through the profound emotional and psychological journey of becoming a mother. The course is currently partially funded by the TNL Community Fund,…

HOLY Cross Catholic Primary School, Latton Green Primary Academy, Henry Moore Primary School, Milwards Primary School and Nursery, Fawbert and Barnard’s Primary School and Jerounds Primary Academy are six of 684 schools across England to receive grant funding to improve school buildings · Labour invests…

ESSEX County Council’s new Reform UK administration has announced a £7.5 million ‘Pothole Emergency fund’ to “accelerate” road repairs across the county reports the Local Democracy Reporter. But the announcement has been met with a challenge from the opposition, who have called on Reform leadership…