TRUSTYBUS has axed the 392 service which connects Harlow with Hoddesdon due to low demand. The Roydon-based company said the service ran for the last time on Saturday, September 10, as it could no longer be “economically sustained” reports the Harlow Star. Passengers wishing to…

LOCAL residents can have their say on crime and community safety issues with their new Police and Crime Commissioner as he hosts his first public meeting in Harlow. Roger Hirst will hold the meeting on Wednesday September 21, 2016, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and residents…

By Ellie Bannerman THIS Tuesday sees the Harlow Playhouse welcoming up-and-coming artists Secret Company and to its 120 seat Studio Theatre. The event, in partnership with BBC Introducing, seeks to promote new local acts and give them the opportunity to share their music on a wider…

By Ellie Bannerman THE leader of Harlow Council, cllr Jon Clempner, gave an impassioned speech at the Chair of Harlow Council’s Annual Civic Service. Speaking at St Paul’s Church, Cllr Clempner spoke about the need for unity in light of recent events. Acknowledging the challenging…

Harlow 48 v 19 West Norfolk Harlow 1sts started off their season with convincing 48-19 win over West Norfolk. With tries coming from Scott Whitby, Rob Mackie (2), Kane Claridge and Dale Stalley. Danny Smith converted four out of five tries as well as four…

by Emily Cooper THIS Saturday the 17th, The Jive Aces are set to play their lively show at the Harlow Playhouse for the fifth time. You probably know the Sussex-based swing band for reaching the semi finals of Britain’s Got Talent in 2012, having come…

HARLOW Residents interested in supporting their local community are invited to come along to an event aimed at those thinking of becoming a county councillor. Taking place at County Hall in Chelmsford, the free event will give prospective candidates the opportunity to find out more…

BUDDING writers are being given a chance to share their Essex stories and see their work in print – together with a performance at the Essex County Council-sponsored Essex Book Festival. If you like writing or just want to have a go at writing, then…

Statement from More In Common “The last few weeks have made some in our community feel unsettled or vulnerable. Harlow Labour Party, Harlow TUC and More In Common are seeking to reassure and support our local community, emphasising what unites us. We have organised a…

HARLOW MP, Robert Halfon rose on the floor of the House of Commons to answer a question on the apprenticeship levy. Richard Graham Conservative, Gloucester To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the effect of the introduction of…

Essex County Council is set to spend about £85million creating more than 400 new special school places across Essex. The record investment comes following an increase in the number of young people in the county being diagnosed with autism and with a growing demand for…

LARGE parts of England have been placed on heatwave alert, the first time Public Health England has ever issued a warning in September. Hot and humid weather is forecast for the next few days in the East of England, the South East, London and the…

INSPIRATIONAL volunteers, pharmacists and health professionals all feature in the Best of West Awards shortlist announced today by NHS West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). After weeks of nominations and a tough judging process, awards will be presented for 11 awards including Volunteer of the…