AS measles cases continue to rise across the country, the local NHS is urging parents, guardians and carers to make sure their children are up to date with their Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccinations. The MMR vaccine is the most effective way to protect…

FIVE leading Essex politicians have written an open joint letter to Yvette Cooper, the Home Secretary, asking for an urgent meeting to discuss the continued use of hotels within the Epping Forest District to house newly arrived asylum seekers. The letter, signed by Roger Hirst,…

OFFICERS investigating a collision in Harlow involving a car and an e-bike are asking for the public’s help. It happened at 4.10pm on 28 July at a zebra crossing at Howard Way. The driver of the red car failed to stop at the scene. The…

POLICE officers attended at Harlow Town Railway Station after reports were expressed for a man’s welfare. A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “Officers were called to Harlow Town railway station at around 3.45pm yesterday (29 July) following reports of concern for welfare. “Officers attended and…

MAJORMajor improvement works have been successfully completed at Hintons, one of Harlow Council’s Supported Housing Schemes, as part of the council’s mission to ‘invest in our housing’. Over seven months, the three-storey block of 30 one-bedroom council flats underwent a comprehensive £1 million upgrade programme, including: Replacement of…

POLICE officers have secured charges against a man following a car fire in North Weald. They were called to a fire in Epping Road at 12.20pm on Sunday 27 July which led to four cars being damaged. A 29 year-old man was arrested a short…

THE number of people killed on Essex’s roads so far this year is already reaching the number of fatalities for the whole of last year reports the Local Democracy Reporter. A total of 37 people have been killed since the beginning of the year —…

OFWAT has today (29 July 2025) proposed a £62.8m enforcement package following its finding that Anglian Water has breached its legal obligations in operating its wastewater treatment works and network.   Ofwat’s investigation found that Anglian Water has failed to operate, maintain and upgrade its wastewater…

LAST weekend, we popped down to Parndon Mill to see Skydancers and other stories. It is a journey into folk ballets crafted by Deborah Ward. https://youtu.be/-BjcqHg4vYA?si=KePNovH-79JSlRh9 Our first film is a drop into rehearsals in the wonderful open space at Parndon Mill. Here, the dancers,…

A PLANNING application to convert a house into a children’s home has been submitted to Harlow Council. The application is in relation to 37 Upper Stoneyfield Harlow Essex CM19 4BD. The applicant is Sophie Onediege of 2United Ltd. The application states: 2UNITED Ltd aims to…

PLACES for People (PfP) held a volunteering day at Gilston to clear the way for future ecological and biodiversity improvements on the development which has outline planning permission for 8,500 new homes. As part of a dedicated volunteering day, a team of over 20 individuals from PfP, Knight Frank and Meeting Place helped remove outdated tree guards…

PEARSON Solicitors have successfully represented 55 former workers of UK Salads LLP in a high-profile legal dispute against the UK government, securing a significant win for employee rights in the face of increasingly complex partnership schemes. The workers, primarily employed as pickers and packers at…

ESSEX firefighters didn’t get in a flap when it comes to unusual animal rescues. They flew into action yesterday evening when a Harris Hawk tangled itself on an aerial on top of a house in Harlow and couldn’t get free. Crews were concerned that the…

CONSTRUCTION at Arkwrights marks another stage in council housebuilding programme Another council housing site has moved to the next stage of its development as construction begins at Arkwrights to make way for more homes for Harlow families. Contractors from The Hill Group are now on…