THE Leader of Harlow Council, Cllr Dan Swords, has claimed that the council has managed to stop the proposal to use Redstone House to house asylum seekers. In a statement he has announced: “This afternoon, I can confirm that we have managed to stop the…

HARLOW Art Trust can confirm that one of Harlow’s most loved public artworks, Donkey by Willi Soukop, has been safely removed from its site in Pittmans Field after signs of damage were discovered. The sculpture had become loosened from its base, prompting concern for its…

YOUR Harlow has spoke to the Home Office regarding the possible lease of Endeavour House (formerly Redstone House in Harlow Town centre. They have informed us that their provider has “consulted on one of the flats in the building for asylum use, which only has a bed…

THE KIND-hearted staff at Jukes Estate Agents have raised over £700 for Pear Tree Mead Academy. Geoff Flewers and Lee Venables handed over the cheque to Headteacher Christine Peden. The monies will help go towards outdoor equipment. Something Ms Peden and her team are very…

A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by driving without due care and attention. Lewis Jackson, aged 31, of Moor Hall Road, Harlow pled guilty to the following at Colchester magistrates court. On August 23rd, 2024 on Moor Hall Road caused serious…

Endeavour House on Tuesday morning FOLLOWING confirmation that the Government plans to move asylum seekers into Redstone House (now called Endeavour House) in the middle of Harlow town centre, the Leader of Harlow Council, Cllr Dan Swords, has written to the Home Secretary to formally…

A HIGHTIDE and Pentabus co-production, in association with Harlow Playhouse Even More…GHOST STORIES BY CANDLELIGHT Written by Florence Espeut-Nickless, Simon Longman, Anne Odeke and Rosa Torr Directed by Elle While Ghosts don’t always stay in the past. The sell-out success returns with four brand new…

TWO East of England Ambulance Service medics who stopped a woman jumping off a bridge have received a commendation. Senior paramedic Ray Gates and senior emergency medical technician Orla Dunne, based at Harlow, were on their way to an emergency call when they intervened. They…

0600 hrs: National Highways East have received a report of an ongoing Essex Police incident on the M11 southbound between Junction 5 (Loughton) and Junction 4 (Woodford). There is currently approx. 3.5 miles of congestion on approach, causing delays of 75 minutes above usual journey…

ON Saturday 27th September, St Clare Hospice’s Night Walk was held in Epping for the first time, with supporters stepping out to back local hospice care.  The event drew around 300 walkers, who came together to take part in the 5-mile route. Fit School got…

FUNDING of up to £10,000 available to voluntary organisations, community groups, residents’ associations and Town and Parish Councils. Voluntary organisations, community groups, residents’ associations and Town and Parish Councils are being encouraged to apply for grant funding. Essex County Council’s Community Initiative Fund (CIF) aims…

THE OWNER of the Raj Lodge restaurant in Old Harlow has won one of the most prestigious awards in Indian cooking. Abdul Kuddus fought off all competition to win the Bangladesh Caterers Association award at their annual cook off in London. His winning dishes were…

THE LEADER of Harlow Labour has called for the government to reconsider decision over Redstone House but he has also slammed council leader Dan Swords over “inflammatory language”. Councillor James Griggs said: “The decision by the Home Office to try and use Redstone House to…

CHRIS Vince, MP for Harlow, has responded to the “alleged decision” to house asylum seekers in Redstone House. It looks like his own government have kept Mr Vince in the dark over this matter. Chris Vince said: “This is not the right decision for Harlow.”…