A HARLOW man has pled guilty to a drug dealing charge. Lee Mulvey, aged 36, of Little Pynchons, Harlow pled to the following at Colchester magistrates court. Between June 7th, 2024 and August 1st, 2024 at Epping, you were concerned in the supplying of 17.088…

THE British Transport Police (BTP) says it will not investigate bike thefts outside stations where the bicycle has been left for more than two hours reports the BBC. It means most bike thefts will not be investigated and CCTV footage will not be looked at…

HARLOW is set to burst with colour as Harlow Pride 2025 returns on Saturday 18th October, from 12pm – 6pm at Passmores Academy. This free, family-friendly event celebrates love, equality, and diversity, bringing the whole community together for a day filled with entertainment, performances, and…

TAKING part in the National u3a Week initiative to Celebrate Positive Ageing, Harlow u3a members accepted the challenge to Try Something New over the past week.  Members had great fun trying activities  such as canoeing, singing in a choir, cruising in a canal boat along…

A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to stealing a police baton outside the Bell Hotel in Epping. Kenneth Blissett, aged 34, of Longbanks, Harlow pled to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On July 17th 2025 at Epping without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, had…

POLICE forces will be granted powers to put conditions on repeat protests, the government has announced, a day after nearly 500 protesters were arrested reports the BBC. Senior officers will be able to consider the “cumulative impact” of previous protests, the Home Office said, which could…

THE development of London Stansted’s on-site solar farm passed a significant construction milestone this week following the successful installation of the 1,500th solar panel. The 14.3MW solar farm, the first of its kind at a London airport, is being constructed and operated by SAS Energy, EDF power solution’s C&I…

LOCAL healthcare leader Tom Abell has been appointed as Chief Executive Designate of the new Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) cluster. The formation of a new Essex ICB cluster will see a single body responsible for the strategic commissioning of NHS services for the county.…

A FIREFIGHTER who has defiantly recovered from his own cardiac arrest and the tragic death of his beloved fiancée isinstalling life-saving devices outside fire stations. And this week, Essex firefighter Nick Walton met the London Ambulance Service paramedics who resuscitated him – Chloe McGorlick and…

A HARLOW man is set to stand trial over a number of charges including blackmail. Aaron Ayers, aged 45, of Lower Meadow, Harlow has been charged with the following. On September 30th, 2025, at Harlow, with a view to gain for yourself or another or…

LONDON Stansted is celebrating Recycle Week 2025 by shining a spotlight on its efforts to cut waste, boost recycling, and build a greener future for the airport. The airport already diverts 100% of its waste from landfill and by 2030, it aims to recycle or…

A HARLOW man has been banned from driving for nearly three-and-a-half years. Cian Ranger, aged 26, of New Road, Old Harlow pled guilty to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On August 1st, 2025, on Grey Goose Park, Harlow, you drove an Audi A3, after…

AS individuals age, maintaining independence and mobility becomes increasingly important. Driving plays a vital role in enabling older adults to stay connected with their communities, access essential services, and retain their independence. However, age-related changes in vision, reaction time, and cognitive function can present challenges…

THE RSPCA is urging people to consider adopting ‘every kind’ of dog this Adoptober as the charity is struggling with record numbers of dogs in its care. It is hoped that Adoptober – the RSPCA’s annual rehoming campaign – will be the month for  Teddy to finally find his…