AUDIENCE members were treated to an unforgettable evening of eerie elegance and musical talent on Sunday night as Plant Pots and Wellies staged a gothic musical ‘Strings of the Night’ The production followed a dark storyline, led by a mysterious puppeteer (played by Ben Molloy)…

REDBRIDGE Council will look to move more residents out of the borough to reduce pressures on temporary housing reports the Local Democracy Reporter. According to a new homelessness strategy, published this week, the council has procured the services of a ‘relocation provider’ who will look…

A MAN who acted as lookout during the fatal shooting of a music manager has been found guilty of manslaughter reports the BBC. Temitope Adeyinka, 41, stood trial at Woolwich Crown Court charged with murdering 50-year-old Robert Powell in the early hours of 13 June…

A HARLOW man who wanted to help the Russian Intelligence Service by leaking private information about the former Secretary of State for Defence has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Retired insolvency worker Howard Phillips, 65, told undercover agents who he thought were Russian…

THE UK Chief Veterinary Officer has ordered a mandatory housing order to cover the whole of England from 0001 on Thursday 6 November 2025, following the escalating number of confirmations of avian influenza in kept and wild birds. The new measures mean bird keepers across…

MANUFACTURERS across the East of England are being invited to step into the factory of the future at a landmark event hosted by Made Smarter at Cranfield University. The free, one-day conference on Thursday 20 November 2025, will give SME manufacturers a hands-on look at…

A DOCTOR who fraudulently worked night shifts at Basildon Hospital has been jailed for three years after pleading guilty to defrauding the NHS out of more than £268,000, following an NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) investigation. Nigerian-born Richard Akinrolabu, 61, of Orpington, Kent, received his…

STEWARDS Academy celebrated the successes and achievements of over 250 prize winners on Monday 20th October at its new style Presentation of Awards Evening.  Earlier in the day, the premises team battled through the rain as they moved chairs, equipment, and beautiful plants over to the…

BETWEEN 13 and 15 October, Essex Police joined forces across the country in a national week of action to tackle vehicle crime. The operation, called Operation Alliances, was led by the National Police Chiefs’ Council and brought together police forces and partners to tackle vehicle…

LONDON Stansted’s fifth annual Runway Run saw hundreds of participants take to the tarmac for a unique 5km challenge, raising £9,000 for the airport’s three chosen charities – Medcare, Magic Breakfast, and The Children’s Society. Held at 1am, when no flights were scheduled, the event…

A HARLOW man has been given penalty points and a fine after pleading guilty to being in charge of a motor vehicle whilst almost three times over the limit. Joe Heeney, aged 34, of Westfield, Harlow pled guilty to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court.…

THIS December, the spirit of Christmas shines brighter than ever as André Rieu brings his brand-new spectacular Merry Christmas to the big screen. For two unforgettable days only – 6 and 7 December – cinemas across the UK will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland…

ON Thursday, the government stated that children and young people will leave school fully equipped to thrive in the modern world of work under reforms to breathe new life into the national curriculum unveiled today claim the government. Here is the response from Harlow MP…

A HARLOW woman has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of drugs. Lauren-Elizabeth Eley, aged 35, of Risdens, Harlow pleaded guilty at Chelmsford magistrates court. On July 4th, 2025, in Bush Fair, Harlow, drove a Ford Focus vehicle when the proportion of a controlled…