SPEEDING remains one of the biggest causes of deaths and serious injuries on our roads. Even small increases in speed dramatically cut a driver’s reaction time and lengthen stopping distances—turning what could have been a near miss into a life changing collision. So when communities…

Update 4.20pm: The M25 anti-clockwise between Junction 28 and Junction 27 is now open. Lanes one and two (of four) remain closed for ongoing clear-up work.  Update 3.55pm: The M25 clockwise between J27 (M11) and J28 (Brentwood) has now re-opened.  Update 1.30pm: National Highways East says the M25…

RAMADAN is a significant and meaningful period for many within the Essex football community. Small, thoughtful actions – such as awareness of fasting, clear communication and planned short pauses – can make a significant difference to the experience of Muslim participants during football activity. In…

EPPING Council is flying the Ukrainian flag at our Epping offices on Tuesday 24 February to mark 4 years since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Chair of Epping Forest District Council, Councillor Louise Mead said: “As the war enters its fifth year, Epping Forest District…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince has welcomed his government’s SEND reforms. Mr Vince said: “As an ex-teacher, I know how important Labour’s SEND reforms are for families in Harlow. Whether you blame Covid, social media or the Tories, most people with experience of it will tell…

A Harlow resident has been charged with a number of serious assaults. Tobi Okobe, aged 33, of No Fixed Abode appeared at the Chelmsford magistrates court charged with the following. On February 14th, 2026 at Harlow assaulted a woman by beating her, thereby occasioning her…

HARLOW Council has taken a company to court over the presence of rats at Redstone House in Harlow Town Centre. Beyond Infrastructures Limited appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court charged with the following. On March 26th, 2025 at Harlow having been served with a notice by…

PROSPECTIVE homebuyers want to see greater transparency about lead in homes in pre-sale surveys, research by WaterSafe, the UK register of approved plumbers, shows. The national survey[1] found 82 per cent of homeowners in East of England believe it is important for home surveys to include…

FIRST staged in New York in 1985, Shepard directed a cast including Harvey Keitel and Amanda Plummer in this gripping story of toxic masculinity, identity, and the destructive power of love and jealousy through raw, emotionally charged dialogue and symbolic landscapes.  An award winning play…

THE Society of Editors has welcomed the publication today of new guidance issued to all police forces in England and Wales promoting the accurate and timely release of information to accredited media outlets. The Media and Communications Authorised Professional Practice guidance, published by the College of Policing,…

ONCE again, as seems to be the case since Christmas, our Friday sporting event was hampered by awful weather. Though typical, as we’ve become used to, the school staff and athletes rallied round to produce another fantastic event. Credit: Little Parndon Primary This week’s Quad…

FROM Sunday 8 March, passengers travelling on the Greater Anglia network will benefit from pay as you go contactless ticketing at 20 additional stations, making journeys quicker, simpler and more flexible. The extension will make it easier for customers travelling on key commuter and airport…

CAN you help Essex Police? They are looking for 44-year-old Clifford Walters. Clifford has been missing from his home since Friday 20th February and they are worried about him. Clifford may be in Harlow or Canvey, Mountnessing, Chelmsford or Basildon. If you see him please…

THE WATER Gardens are honoured to have been chosen by Legend on the Bench Charity to be the home of their 100th bench! Each of their benches displays quick access to information for anyone experiencing mental health issues. With built in lighting, the bench will be a…