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A PETITION has been started in order to highlight “overcrowding problems” on trains going through Harlow. The petition states: https://www.change.org/greaterangliaovercrowding “We the undersigned residents of the areas of East Hertfordshire, Borough of Broxbourne, West Essex and beyond call on Greater Anglia to urgently review and…
ESSEX Fire and Rescue Service have issued the following advice following concerns over Storm Chandra. A spokesperson said: “If you come across floodwater on the road today, don’t drive through it. You can’t see how deep it is, the road surface may be damaged underneath,…
FREQUENCY Machine set to host DJ Taster Workshops. Full details below.
HERTFORDSHIRE Community NHS Trust (HCT) has been shortlisted in three categories at the HSJ Digital Awards 2026, in recognition for its pioneering digital solutions that are shaping the future of healthcare, it was announced today (Monday 26 January). The shortlisted entries include HCT’s Child Health Information…
PLAYING with a traditional paper bingo ticket and dabber, Megan was diligently marking off the numbers and initially thought she had won the modest club prize of £234 – completely unaware that she had claimed the ‘full house’ within the first 16 numbers being called,…
ESSEX Police are investigating a collision in Hatfield Heath during which a man has sadly died. A spokesperson said: “We were alerted to the incident, in Hatfield Heath Road, at 5.40pm on Wednesday 21 January. It was reported that two vehicles, a van and a…
GROUND rents will be capped at £250 a year for leaseholders in England and Wales, the government has announced reports the BBC. Announcing the cap in a TikTok video, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: “I’ve spoken to so many people who say this will…
A PROLIFIC offender who used a pick-up truck to murder a man in Harlow has been convicted thanks to evidence gathered by our major crime team. That’s despite the efforts of the killer, 51-year-old Jeremy Heath, who attempted to cover up his involvement and lie…
A HARLOW man has been charged with racially aggravated assault in Epping. Ross Ellis aged 50, of Orchard Croft, Harlow has been charged with the following. On September 5th, 2025, at Epping, assaulted a male by beating him and the offence was racially aggravated within…
ESSEX Police say they are carrying out an investigation into the illegal distribution of drugs after a 55-year-old woman died of a potent sedative overdose. Heidi Williams died from an overdose of opiate and Bromazolam toxicity reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Ms Williams died at…
THERE were controversial scenes at a Holocaust Memorial event held in the Harlow Council chambers on Sunday evening. Over the last few years, holocaust services have also referenced wars and other genocides in history such as Rwanda, Bosnia, Cambodia to name just three. But in…
ONE week remains for Essex residents to share their views on the future of health and wellbeing across the county. The emerging Essex Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy (2026–2029) is being designed by the Essex Health and Wellbeing Board, led by Essex County Council. It is the…
MORE than 14,000 homes will be built across Essex towns over the next 15 years, after the Government approved the plans reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Uttlesford District Council has been given the green light for the “ground-breaking” plans, known as a local plan. The…
LAST year, Marie Foster, Church Warden at St Stephen’s, Tye Green, founded Crafty Creations Haven with a heartfelt vision: to create a welcoming space in the community where people could come together, unwind, spark their creativity, and find a sense of peace through crafting. What…
LEARNING to drive is an exciting milestone, but the evidence is clear; the first months of driving alone are the most dangerous for young drivers. Inexperience, night-time driving and distractions from friends all increase the risk of serious collisions. The Government has launched a public…
HARLOW Poetry Open Competition. Full details below.
