A HARLOW motorist has admitted hitting and killing a man with his car on Christmas Day in London’s West End reports the BBC. Anthony Gilheaney, 31, is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of murdering 25-year-old Aidan Chapman during a series of unprovoked attacks…

ON MONDAY, Essex Police brave officer PC Mathew Parker, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, was escorted by his road policing colleagues on his final journey as he was laid to rest. PC Parker, known affectionately as Mat by all who…

EVERY year, we have reported on Harlow resident Paul Blake’s Christmas lights at his home in Woodcroft. Paul has been doing it for years and they have raised thousands of pounds for St Clare Hospice. Sadly, Paul hasn’t been well recently, so friends and family…

THIS week’s five-day doctor strike in England will go ahead after British Medical Association members voted to continue with a planned walkout despite a new offer from the government reports the BBC. The strike by resident doctors, the new name for junior doctors, is due…

A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of drugs. Nick Parks, aged 46, of Willowfield, Harlow pled to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On April 27th, 2025, on Tripton Road, Harlow drove a Ford Fiesta motor vehicle, when the proportion…

THE new David Lloyd Club in Harlow has hosted a preview event and official ribbon cutting ceremony for founding members and local VIPs, ahead of the Club’s official opening from 6am on Thursday 18th December. Councillor Dan Swords, leader of Harlow Council, cut the ribbon…

PASSENGERS using rail services across London and Cambridgeshire are being reminded to check before travelling this Christmas for planned engineering work taking place which may affect rail journeys. This Christmas, passengers are being encouraged to check their journey plans before travelling as major engineering work…

FINDINGS from a CQC survey of more than 16,750 women who used NHS maternity services in 2025 reveal several areas where people are reporting a better experience – particularly in relation to communication with staff and mental health support. However, despite this positive trajectory, the…

HARLOW Art Trust and Harlow Council Announce Winner of Vintner House Public Sculpture CommissionHarlow Art Trust, in partnership with Harlow Council, is delighted to announce that Ore Projects has been selected as the winning artist team for the Vintner House Commission. Commissioned by Harlow Council and delivered…

ROGER Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, has made a statement following the tragic shooting incident in Bondi, Sydney. Mr Hirst said: “Our thoughts are with the families and communities affected by the terrible shooting incident in the Bondi area of Sydney, Australia.  “We…

A TARGETED day of action to stop dangerous driving on our roads resulted in 29 people being arrested for drink or drug driving,13 vehicles being seized and 134 traffic offence reports made. The focused action took place throughout the day on Saturday 13 December. Specially…

WITH Christmas just weeks away, now is the perfect time to protect yourself with a flu vaccination. Having it can help keep you well enough to enjoy everything you’re planning – from school plays and shopping trips, to family meals and festive fun. Flu is…

SECURITY experts, Land Sheriffs, have reached a major milestone, having made over 500 potentially life-saving interventions across the UK rail network. Land Sheriffs provide manned security at railway stations throughout the South East and beyond. Their officers are frequently called upon to support vulnerable individuals…

BEFORE setting off on a journey, most people don’t give their tyres a second thought. But the correct tyre temperature is crucial for overall vehicle safety, providing grip, handling, and correct performance. A cold tyre can cause understeer (front wheels) or oversteer (rear tyres) while…