A POWERFUL coalition of campaigners and celebrities, led by NSPCC CEO Chris Sherwood and actor Samantha Morton, will today hand-deliver a letter to Number 10 urging Sir Keir Starmer to end the use of physical punishment against children in England, once and for all. This…

A WORRYING 53% of people over 55 in the UK have no Will or an out-of-date one, according to new research – sparking fears thousands of families could face uncertainty, stress and financial hardship after a loved one dies. A survey of 2,000 people across…

POLICE could now be called on to protect highways contractors as they remove St George’s flags from lampposts in Hertfordshire, following incidents where workers have been verbally abused and spat at reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The county council has already stepped up efforts to…

Update: Aisha Cleal, who was missing from Harlow, has been found. ===== CAN you help find 14-year-old Aisha Cleal, who’s gone missing from Harlow? A spokesperson said: “We want to make sure she’s safe and well as soon as possible. Aisha was reported missing about…

AS part of Baby Loss Awareness Week, the Sensory Garden in Harlow Town Park has become a sanctuary for those who are grieving and remembering those they have lost. For more details regarding Harrison’s Wings and Baby Loss Awareness Week, click below https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580231301808&sk=about https://youtu.be/_-QO25zN4oI?si=XmWsD5PpT8X7gl5X

DURING this Baby Loss Awareness Week, it’s important to share the stories of people who have sadly lost their babies. Raising awareness of this and the support available will help families to know it’s okay to reach out for support.  One local mum, Courtney Manning,…

A HARLOW resident has pleaded guilty to a number of charges relating to downloading images of child abuse. Brian Pettigrew, aged 74, of Northbrooks, Harlow has pleaded guilty at Chelmsford magistrates court to the following. On August 8th, 2024 in Harlow, made indecent photographs, namely…

FORTY-seven teams competed in the Harlow primary schools Dodgeball competition at Mark Hall Academy. The standard across both morning and afternoon event was very high, with terrific athleticism shown. Credit: Latton Green Primary School They managed to get through 120 matches (that’s 360 games) in…

A SENIOR CONSERVATIVE councillor has “warned” that if elections were to go ahead in 2026, “completely untested councillors” could be left in charge of complex reorganisation work reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Essex was one of nine councils where local elections were delayed by one…

A BUSY major road in Harlow was closed on Monday night after fire after a lorry burst into flames. The incident happened at just after 6pm on Elizabeth Way. The lorry had just turned into Elizabeth Way from Zelenskky Avenue when the driver noticed smoke…

A HARLOW security guard jailed for his plot to kidnap, rape and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby is to have an appeal heard in October reports the BBC. Gavin Plumb was found guilty of soliciting murder and inciting rape and kidnap after a trial at…

GREATER Anglia is advising passengers to check before they travel on Sunday 19 October, as engineering work will significantly impact journeys to and from Stansted Airport. There will be no direct train services between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport on this date, and customers…

Statement from Essex Police: “We were called to reports of a collision involving a car and moped in Edinburgh Way, Harlow, at about 6.05pm on Monday 13 October. At the scene it was reported the moped rider sustained serious injuries and has been taken to…

A HARLOW resident has been charged with possession of cannabis with intent to supply. Shahid Momand, aged 23, of Brockles Mead, Harlow has been charged with the following. On September 19th, 2024 at Harlow, had in your possession a quantity of cannabis, a controlled drug…