HARLOW Council has rejected plans for Padel Tennis Courts at a school in Old Harlow. A planning application was submitted for courts in the grounds of St Nicholas’ School in Old Harlow. The report gave its reasons for rejection. The proposed development by reason of…

A VILLAGE near Stansted Airport could have red lines added to one of its streets to stop people parking there and then going on holiday. The local highways panel has been told there has been an increase in the volume of cars parking along Parsonage…

FROM Integration Support: This National Hate Crime Awareness Week (October 11–18, 2025), we’re joining the call to promote safety, inclusion, and challenge discrimination in our community. As your local Hate Crime Report Centre, we want to ensure everyone feels supported. This Friday, October 17th, we…

HARLOW Council today announced two public engagement sessions and a public engagement survey about the rebuilding of the bandstand in Harlow Town Park – a landmark project that forms a central part of the council’s commitment to Build Harlow’s Future and restore the cultural heart…

PERMISSION to build 65 homes on a garden centre in Thornwood has been granted by councillors reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The outline planning application for 65 homes on the former Happy Grow Nursery site in High Road adds further pressure to an area where…

MIGRANTS will be required to pass tough new English language requirements under a law introduced in Parliament today (14 October), as the government continues to replace Britain’s failed immigration system with one that is controlled, selective and fair. Immigrants applying through certain legal routes must…

VETS should be forced to publish price lists so pet owners can see costs up front and shop around for the best deal, the competition watchdog has said reports the BBC. Owners are often unaware of prices or not given estimates for treatments that can…

A SENIOR CONSERVATIVE councillor has “warned” that if elections were to go ahead in 2026, “completely untested councillors” could be left in charge of complex reorganisation work reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Essex was one of nine councils where local elections were delayed by one…

Google: Quarry Spring NEARLY two hundred garages in Harlow are set to be sold off across the town. The recommendation was made at a cabinet meeting at Harlow Council. The cabinet heard that in many areas there were less that 50% occupancy rate. Film of…

THE line-up has been announced for Harlow’s special “See You Soon” music event, taking place this Sunday (19 October) from 1pm to 7pm outside the bandstand in Harlow Town Park. The free event will bring together a fantastic mix of local artists and bands to…

HARLOW Council today announced the appointment of a specialist architect to lead the design of the rebuilt bandstand in Harlow Town Park – a landmark project that forms a central part of the council’s commitment to Build Harlow’s Future and restore the cultural heart of…

UK holidaymakers are being warned to expect four-hour queues as a new EU border system comes into force reports ITV. The Entry Exit System (EES) begins on Sunday and involves people from third-party countries like the UK having their fingerprints registered and photograph taken before entering 29…

HARLOW Council has recommended the sale of a number of rod assets across the town. The recommendation was as follows: Approve the sale of the following non-housing property assets: • Barrows Farm Cottage; • Land off Red Lion Lane; • Herons Wood Depot; • Stewards Farm; • 1 and 2…

MENTAL health is more than a small part of our lives – it’s every moment of every day. It’s a hard day’s work and a catch-up with friends.  It’s when you become a parent and the day you lose someone you love. It’s the times…