TRANSPORT for London (TfL) has launched a new poster campaign encouraging people who play content using their device’s speakers on services to be considerate towards others and use headphones. It comes as new TfL research shows that 70 per cent of 1,000 customers surveyed said they find…

A CHURCH Langley-based activity cub and preschool has been praised by Ofsted following an inspection. Inspection of Langley Rangers Activity Club & Noah’s Ark Pre-School Church Langley Community Centre, Church Langley Way. What is it like to attend this early years setting? The provision is…

THE FLAGS of St George are now flying all the way down Southern Way in Harlow. From Bush Fair all the way to the Staple Tye roundabout, dozens of St George’s flags as well as union flags have been tied to lampposts. A number of…

LOCAL government in Greater Essex could be changing – and a new website has been launched to help residents, businesses and stakeholders stay informed and involved. Leaders and chief executives from councils across Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock have come together to launch essexlgrhub.org, a central,…

A COST-effective and sustainable new technology is helping to keep Essex roads free from potholes claims Essex County Council. Over the past year, Essex Highways has been using a system called Roadmender. This uses a highly durable and flexible material, partially made from recycled lorry…

THE massive steel structure that will house ScottishPower Renewables’ first-ever HVDC offshore converter station has been successfully installed in the southern North Sea.   Weighing in at around 3,700 tonnes and standing 59 metres high, the four-legged jacket foundation for the green energy company’s £4…

HARLOW Council’s Leader, Cllr Dan Swords, has issued a statement about the recent concern about asylum hotels and Houses of Multiple Occupations (HMOs). Councillor Swords said: “I know so many residents are concerned, so let me be absolutely clear: under no circumstances will we allow…

PET’S Corner has announced that BooBoo, the popular pony, has passed away at the age of 32. A Pet’s Corner spokesperson said: “It’s with very heavy hearts that we share the sad news that our beloved BooBoo has passed away at the age of 32.…

A MAN arrested after a cannabis factory was discovered in a former police station in Old Harlow will face no further action. Police received information on Tuesday May 13th from the public about cannabis being grown at the former police station. Inside they found a…

HARLOW Town crashed to defeat in a low scoring game against Benfleet. Harlow were skittled out for 74. Top scorer was Ben Smith with 29. No-on else got to double figures. Benfleet strolled to 76 for no wicket in just ten overs. Harlow didn’t help…

I’VE become interested in contagion as a phenomenon, unlikely though that may seem. Usually, we associate it with passing on/catching a disease but it can also describe aninfluence which spreads quickly, sometimes a corrupting, unhealthy influence. It has beenestablished, for example, that published details of…

THIS September and October, residents across East Herts can look forward to a packed programme of arts and cultural events as Arts in East Herts makes its return for 2025. So far, there are over 170 events planned, with more being added to the programme…

MORE than £1 million has been committed by Essex County Council to remove barriers into work and education for all ages. The Essex Year of Opportunity creates projects and partnerships with businesses to help residents learn essential skills. The campaign comes as the 2025 Greater…

Dear Editor, TODAY, I was moved to writing to our MP Chris Vince regarding the appalling mess that is now the Probation Service. With underpaid, highly stressed and overworked staff many probation service workers are leaving. This situation has created a near 10,000 shortfall in…