HUNDREDS flocked to the Stow over the weekend as the shops opened their doors for a special weekend. As well as all the shops being opened their was a host of activities and stalls that gave a great buzz about the place. Harlow MP Robert…

HUNDREDS flocked to Harlow on Wednesday afternoon as the Coca-Cola lorry came to town. If it wasn’t looking like Christmas before, then it is looking like it now as they lorry drive into Market Square. Residents quiet down the Broad Walk in order to get…

ST Mark’s West Essex Catholic Secondary School are hosting, with England Athletics and Premier Sport delivering, an athletics club for Year 5 & 6 pupils. The club will be fully inclusive and work towards England Athletics 365 Scheme, Sporthall Athletics and Endurance activities using fun…

FA Trophy 1st Round Harlow Town 2 v 0 Eastleigh Report courtesy of Harlow Town FC FIRST half goals from Alex Read and Joe Benjamin put the Hawks in a commanding position, with Eastleigh unable to create any significant efforts at goal. The hosts came…

STEWARDS Academy was delighted to be involved with a new project that encourages KS3 students into Physics. The first part of the day involved a visit to Emmanuel College at Cambridge University where students were given an informative and interesting presentation about life and opportunities…

ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses after burglars targeted a home in Westfield, Harlow, sometime between 12.20pm and 9.30pm on Monday, November 28. They carried out a messy search but nothing was believed to have been stolen. Police want to speak to witnesses who saw…

1445 hrs A414 Essex – Very slow traffic on A414 in both directions at Harlow. Congestion to Clock Tower, Harlow and to North Weald Bassett.

THERE WAS what can only be described as a firm but fair exchange of words over the petition to Save the Stow at the Harlow Council Cabinet meeting. Harlow MP, Robert Halfon presented details of a petition signed by over 50 businesses. But as you…

RESIDENTS have only a few days left to get their draft Local Plan comments back to Epping Forest District Council. The six-week consultation deadline ends at 5pm on Monday 12 December. www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/planningourfuture Planning portfolio holder Councillor John Philip has been delighted with the response. He…

THE Harvey Centre has agreed to support local charity fundraiser, Terry Card, in his plight to raise money for St Clare Hospice Hastingwood and Macmillan Cancer Support. Terry’s charity work is well known in Harlow, having raised £813 for St Clare Hospice last year. The…

PASSMORES Academy rugby players had the honour of playing at the home English rugby, Twickenham. The pupils got to play rugby and met the England coach, Eddie Jones. A school spokesperson said: “It was a great day out, as, not only did we get to…

Abbot Care Centre�, Partirdge Road, Harlow �Christmas Fair� SATURDAY 10th DECEMBER 1-4pm ALL PROFITS WILL GO TO OUR DEMENTIA UNIT AND RESIDENTS WELLBEING FUND. This ensures all our residents get the better quality of life they deserve. We will be able to supply them all…

ESSEX Police has been praised for its transparency over the case of it’s then chief inspector, Ben Hodder, who was convicted and dismissed for serious sexual misconduct. The comments come as part of a report from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate. Earlier this year, the chief constable…

CANCELLATION OF INDUSTRIAL ACTION ON MONDAY 12 DECEMBER Simon Loh, Regional Managing Director for Arriva Southern Counties, said: “The 24 hour strike by Arriva drivers that was planned for Monday 12 December will not go ahead. “The industrial action was due to affect depots in…