ONE year on from the introduction of the Worker Protection Act, new research from online training provider High Speed Training has revealed that one in five UK adults are actively concerned about sexual harassment in the workplace,[1] with one in ten reporting they had witnessed…

LONDON Stansted has published its latest Sustainability Report showcasing the airport’s achievements over the past five years delivering its strategy: Working together for a brighter future.  The strategy focused on the airport’s commitment to continue reducing its carbon emissions, create more jobs and training opportunities,…

JOIN us at our Harlow shop on 7th November as we turn it into a Christmas Wonderland filled with festive decorations and holiday cheer. Enjoy a mince pie while you browse — and be sure to visit often, as we’ll be restocking with new Christmas…

THERE are only a few days left to apply for a secondary school place for September 2026. The window for applications closes on 31 October 2025. Parents and carers can submit their applications at www.essex.gov.uk/admissions The website includes information on different schools and their admissions…

A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to driving whilst under the influence of drugs. Rhyce Jones, aged 26, of Little Brays, Harlow pleaded guilty to the following. On May 27th, 2025, on Partridge Road in Harlow, drove a Vauxhall Vivaro motor vehicle, when the proportion…

ESSEX County Council has today (29 October) launched a new campaign to raise awareness of domestic abuse among older people.  The Essex 2024 Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment shows that despite older people experiencing domestic abuse, only 560 out of 7,249 sought advice and support during…

HUNDREDS of residents each day are set to benefit from easier access, improved facilities, and reduced pressure on hospital services as Harlow Council and The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust are pleased to announce a new partnership that will see the hospital’s blood testing service…

ENGLAND’S 11 million private renters were granted the most significant increase to their rights in a generation when the government’s Renters’ Rights Bill received Royal Assent today at 7.40pm. The Renters’ Rights Act delivers on the government’s Plan for Change manifesto commitment to rebalance the…

HARLOW Chorus returns to St John’s Church in Epping on Saturday 1st November for the first concert of their 50th anniversary season, when they’ll be performing the operatic Petite Messe Solonnelle by Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) – a work which, despite the name, is neither petite…

ESSEX County Council has confirmed it will sign funding agreements with the Department for Education (DfE) to recover around £6.5 million for its work supporting schools affected by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). In August 2023, changes to DfE policy required urgent action at school…

A HARLOW Labour councillor is pressing Harlow Council to place a blue plaque on the council building in memory of the late MP Stan Newens. Mr Newens represented Harlow in Westminster from 1964 to 1970 and again from 1974 to 1983. He was also a…

A HARLOW woman has been charged with dealing in crack cocaine and heroin. Lennie-May Wade, aged 20, of Milwards, Harlow appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court, charged with the following. Between April 13th and May 22nd, 2025 in Harlow, were concerned in the supplying of a…

WITH last winter’s government-commissioned research into the “causes and impact of glare” now expected in the coming weeks following delays, new data reveals just how serious the issue has become for UK drivers this winter. Car insurance experts at Tiger.co.uk are calling for tougher regulations on the…

HARLOW Council has successfully defended its decision to refuse a private hire driver licence, following serious safeguarding allegations. In 2022, the council took immediate action to revoke the licence of Mr Kazi Haque. When Mr Haque later submitted a fresh application, Harlow Council’s Regulatory Sub-Committee…