A HARLOW resident is set to stand trial over two charges of attempting to engage a child in sexual activity. Abdullah Sapry, aged 30, of Terminus House, Harlow has been charged with the following. Between September 13th 2024 and September 19th 2024 in Harlow, being…

THE demolition of the Harlow Town Park Bandstand has begun. The HTS team went in at lunchtime and are expected to be there until the beginning of next week. It is a tragic end to a building that has so many memories for Harlow residents.…

COUNCILLOR Dan Swords, Leader of Harlow Council, has provided a further update on the fire at the bandstand: “Following last night’s devastating fire at the bandstand, our teams have been on site since first light. After urgent assessments and expert advice, it is clear that…

ESSEX Police has issued a statement following a fire that has destroyed the iconic bandstand at Harlow Town Park. Chief Inspector Jenna Mirrington-French, Harlow district commander, said: “Working alongside Essex County Fire and Rescue, we’re investigating at fire at a bandstand in Harlow Town Park,…

BACK in 2011, our sister website, YourThurrock went down to Waterstones in Lakeside to interview legendary jazz musician, Kenny Ball. He was there to launch his autobiography. After answering a question on New Orleans, where he was described as one of the best trumpeters in…

REVEREND Jokey Poyntz and Cllr James Griggs invite you to join them on Sunday 21st September in a demonstration of community unity. The Community Colours Peace & Unity Walk will bring together our diverse and multicultural communities in a display of support and solidarity, a…

ST Elizabeth’s was honoured to welcome His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, and the Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, Robert Voss CBE CStJ on Wednesday 17th September, for a day of celebration, thanksgiving, and reflection on the legacy of the Daughters of the Cross.…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince has issued a statement after the Harlow Town Park bandstand was destroyed by fire. Mr Vince said: “It is heartbreaking to hear about the bandstand this morning. “From watching bands like The Subways to encouraging new talent like Rock School, the…

HARLOW’s iconic bandstand at the heart of the town park has been destroyed by fire. Emergency services attended at just after 1 am this morning (Sept 19th) to the bandstand which by then was engulfed in flames. The treasured bandstand will have emotional memories for…

COME and see Dr. Tarot – he tells a twisted tale about every Tarot card he draws… MHP Theatre proudly presents another original variety anthology, written and directed by Jack and Eve-Marie Downey, the creators of “Time Tours” and the “Bureau of Unsent Letters” featuring…

ON THURSDAY, Justice Lang refused permission for a judicial review of the planning approval for the Gilston area of Harlow and Gilston Garden Town. Councillor Vicky Glover-Ward, Executive Member for Planning and Growth, said: “We welcome the judge’s decision today to uphold the original ruling…

A HARLOW woman has pled guilty to being over the limit whilst in charge of a vehicle. Georgia Ireland, aged 29, of Barn Mead, Harlow pled guilty to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On July 10th, 2025, in Bury Lane, Epping, you were in…

A HARLOW woman has been charged with threatening to share a photograph or film of a person in intimate state. Stevie Ballard, aged 39, of Spencers Croft, Harlow was charged with the following. On November 29th 2024 at Harlow threatened to share a film which…

A HARLOW primary school pupil made an incredibly kind gesture after having her very long pigtail cut. Elodie, aged 8, is a pupil at Longwood Academy. Elodie donated her hair for a charity called The Little Princess Trust. The Trust said: “Donating your long locks…