STEWARDS Academy was pleased to put on an exhibition of work produced by their recent Year 11 GCSE Art and Photography students. Also exhibited, was work from the recent A Level pupils from St Mark’s School, who were taught by the Art staff at Stewards…

A number of Stewards Academy drama students visited Harlow Playhouse to view the interesting and engaging Contexture Theatre production of ‘Mother Courage and her children’ on Thursday 29th September. A thought-provoking and challenging performance gave students a real taste of Brechtian theatre and left them…

Ryman Premier Grays Athletic 3 v 1 Harlow Town THERE is plenty of optimism behind the scenes at Grays Athletic as the club is about to come under fan-based ownership, are in talks with a local school about creating a sporting hub and a site…

Pride of place goes to Sharon Wright finishing in 73rd place out of 397 finishers, 3rd lady overall and 2nd Female Vet 35, winning her the Essex Overall Female Bronze medal and the Silver Female Vet 35 medal. Her time of 1hr 32min 57sec was…

Teachers, volunteers and healthcare professionals all received deserved recognition for their dedication to keeping west Essex healthy and making a positive impact on our local communities. Angie Pearson, a professional counsellor with Waltham Abbey Youth 2000, received the overall Best of West Award due to…

Latton Green – World Teacher Day 5th October According to UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) World Teachers’ Day represents a significant token of the awareness, understanding and appreciation displayed for the vital contributions that teachers make to education and development. At NET…

BE wary of firms offering solar panel upgrades or maintenance, that is the warning from Essex County Council’s Trading Standards Team following reports that teams of rogue salesmen are operating in Essex. Officers are turning up the heat on these firms and shining a spotlight…

TWO men have been charged with class A drugs offences following their arrest by officers from Operation Raptor. Glen Elamo, 19, of Station Road, London, E4 and Amir Mostofi, 25, of Gainsborough Road, London, N12 have both been charged with possession with intent to supply…

Winners will be announced at the Awards dinner on 6th Oct at the Manor of Groves. Sponsors and Finalists are: Business Growth – Greenway Business Centre LandSheriffs OfficeScape Website / Social Media – DCSR Stort Blinds Oakmont Construction The Grown Up Chocolate Company Innovation -…

A RESIDENT has been fined £1,600 after Harlow Council took him to court for failing to demolish an outbuilding he has built in his garden. Troy Bricknell of St John’s Avenue pleaded guilty at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on 22 September 2016 for failing to comply…

HARLOW’S sporting community gathered in the town’s Civic Centre last night (3 October 2016) to celebrate local sporting talent and recognise the contributions made by the people that make sport and physical activity happen in Harlow. The Active Harlow Sports Awards 2016 were organised by…

Embracing Culture within Society By Nishall Garala Where are you from? What is your background? These are questions regularly asked by those around us to better understand who we are. Our identity is made up of different factors such as our traditions, our values and…

FIREFIGHTERS in Essex who have served 20 years in the fire service were presented with Long Service and Good Conduct medals at a special ceremony held at Orsett Hall on Wednesday 21 September. The awards were presented by Lord Lieutenant of Essex, Lord Petre in…

A statement from The Square ON Wednesday 28th September we received news that Harlow Development Management Committee’s decision to not grant permission of a development on the site of The Square had been overturned. Following a meeting last night we have released the following statement:…