Credit: Smiles Montessori THE final phase of the largest-ever expansion of publicly funded childcare support has begun in England, as thousands of working parents receive more help with their nursery costs reports the BBC. Those eligible are now able to access 30 hours of childcare…

THE opportunity to visit this unique Roman Catholic church in Harlow. Designed in 1953/54 by Gerard Goalen, who had been recommended by Frederick Gibberd. Windows created at Buckfast Abbey by Dom Charles Norris using the dalle de verre technique Our Lady of Fatima church was…

AS part of Harlow Art Trust’s programme ‘Drawing On Memories’ Longwood Primary teacher Georgia Say, organised a project with residents from Ashlyn, Abbots, and Tye Green Care Homes. The residents shared personal stories about World War II, which the pupils from Year 6 beautifully reimagined as illustrated postcards, using fine pens…

A BAYING mob of far right supporters descended on Harlow Police Station on Sunday following a series of arrests in Epping. A police spokesperson said: “A significant number of people attended the town (Epping) with three arrests being made, including two men and one woman.”…

A NEAR record number of participants took part in the 500th running of the Harlow parkrun. The Harlow parkrun is a 5k run, walk, shuffle, wheel around Harlow Town Park on a Saturday morning. Harlow is one of 1,348 across the United Kingdom. The first…

A NEW initiative is launching in Harlow to provide dedicated support for the town’s rapidly growing number of home-educating families. The “Harlow Homeschool Hub,” created by The Innovation Network, aims to provide practical resources and community support to empower parents and enhance the learning experience…

BUTTERFLY Effect set to hold Jumble Sale. Full details below

AN AWARD winning organisation which for over twenty years has given support to vulnerable migrants and refugees has issued a statement detailing the abuse people have received in the past month. A spokesperson said: “Hate crime is real — and it’s happening in our communities…

THE North Essex Parking Partnership (NEPP) is proud to announce it has been shortlisted as a finalist in three categories at the British Parking Awards 2025, a prestigious national event celebrating excellence and innovation across the parking sector. NEPP has been recognised for its collaborative and creative work…

ESSEX Police’s Roads Policing Team have been busy keeping our motorways safe. On Sunday 24 August, a BMW driver was recorded weaving between traffic and driving at 91mph before being stopped and reported for speeding, careless driving and was issued a warning for anti-social driving.…

A NEW exciting radio station is coming to Essex from Monday morning at 6am, bringing together the much-loved local stations Radio Chelmsford, Radio Southend and Radio Harlow to form Essex Breeze – a fun new radio station designed to serve as the ultimate sing-along soundtrack…

A STATEMENT from Essex Police: “We’ve put in place additional powers in Epping this evening, ahead of a planned protest in the town.  Under the Public Order Act 1986, we’ve put in place a Section 60AA order, which gives officers the power to order the…

TWO men have been charged as part of our investigation into incidents in Epping last night, Friday 29 August.  In the first instance, whilst officers were maintaining a police cordon in High Road shortly after 9.30pm, a white car was reported to have been driven…

HERTS Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a man who has gone missing from Hoddesdon. Josh, 34, was last seen at 3.20pm on 29th August. Josh has links to Harlow. Officers are growing increasingly concerned for Josh’s welfare. If you have seen…