A HARLOW man has been charged with fraud and theft of a petrol card. Ryan Ricketts, aged 40, of Nuthatch Drive, Newhall, Harlow appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court charged with the following. On September 16th, 2025, stole a fuel card, belonging to The Village Bakery,…

HUNDREDS gathered at the National Red Plaque Fire Service Memorial at the Living Memorial site in Rettendon on Saturday (May 9) for a poignant ceremony honouring the memory of firefighters and fire control colleagues remembered for their dedication and service. The Firefighters Memorial Day Ceremony…

 IT’S been two weeks since the new blood testing facility opened in Harlow town centre (27 April 2026) and welcomed its first patient. The clinic, located on the first floor of The Harvey Centre (opposite Cineworld), is a partnership between The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS…

RESIDENTS of Harlow district are invited to attend a public meeting hosted by Roger Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) for Essex, to discuss local crime and community safety issues. The meeting will take place at Passmores Academy, Tracyes Rd, Harlow CM18 6JH on…

SMARTER security specialists, Land Sheriffs, have announced that one of their Trespass & Welfare Officers has been shortlisted as a finalist for the ACS Pacesetters ‘Security Officer of Distinction’ Awards. The Security Industry Authority (SIA) Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) is a quality assurance scheme which…

ESSEX Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) has been recognised for its sustainability work to become the East of England regional sustainable healthcare champion in the first NHS Excellence Awards. Trevor Smith Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chief Finance and Resources Officer at EPUT…

HARLOW Council has completed the purchase of the former Odeon site, paving the way for its full redevelopment as part of the rebuild of Harlow town centre. The old cinema has stood empty for years and has become, for many residents, a visible symbol of…

CAN you help find Ashley Alexander, 32, who was reported missing today, Monday 11 May? Ashley is 5ft 7ins tall and wearing a black hoodie, black shoes, blue/grey trousers and carrying a black rucksack. He has links to Harlow and Herts, where he may have…

HARLOW Council has announced that construction of the new Town Park bandstand is progressing rapidly, with the structure now nearing roof height and remaining on schedule ahead of its opening event on Saturday 4th July.  The rebuild follows the devastating fire which destroyed the original bandstand…

MEET Ben, Charlie, Demi, Ian, Jack, Jacob, Kya, Mark, Randall and Richard…our county’s newest firefighters. They’ve been welcomed into Essex County Fire and Rescue Service after completing their basic training course in Witham. The new recruits all live or work within five minutes of an…

CHILDREN and young people are at risk of increased instability, as new figures reveal thousands more foster carers are urgently needed across the UK. New data from The Fostering Network shows that 6,000 additional foster carers are required to give children the safe, stable, and…

CONDITIONS around energy usage at a planned Google data centre on part of North Weald Airfield have been challenged by pressure groups reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Plans for a Google data centre at the Epping Forest airfield were granted by Epping Forest District Council…

FAMILIES are invited to join the action at The Harvey Centre on Friday 29th May as beloved children’s character Supertato arrives for a fun-filled Epic Fun Friday event. The legendary superhero spud, famous for his daring adventures and battles against the Evil Pea, will be…

AFTER the success of last year, St Clare Hospice’s Colour Run is back in Harlow this June, offering a fun and colourful day out for families, friends and supporters of all ages. The Harlow event will take place at Harlow Rugby Club on Sunday 7…