ROBERT Halfon, the new minister for apprenticeships and skills, has hired a new apprentice for his parliamentary office. Mr Halfon announced on Twitter that he has just recruited his fourth apprentice, following an interview this morning. The announcement comes just six days after Mr Halfon…

Dangerous items such as gas bottles, asbestos, hazardous chemicals, needles and syringes must not be disposed of in your household rubbish bin or in the general rubbish bins at recycling centre; these items pose a serious risk to the health of recycling centre workers who…

Judo news article 23.07.2016 competition –Red & Yellow Competition – Comberton Three young players from Harlow Judo Club took part in a Red & Yellow completion held at Comberton, Cambridge. Macey Brown (8) and George Franks (9) both won their pools respectively and each took…

HARLOW Running Club members Jamie and Daniel Jephcott completed the arduous multi-terrain Cotswold 24 Hour Race at Cirencester in Gloucestershire. The pair finished as 1st father and son team out of 9 such teams and 4th overall out of 255 individuals and teams. They completed…

FROM Saturday 16 July until Sunday 4 September every day from 12pm to 9pm The Beach is at intu Lakeside with a variety of family friendly activities for a summer of fun. intu Lakeside has partnered with Leisure Attractions to welcome its own beach where…

SOLAR Communications (“Solar”) has announced the acquisition of Response Data Communications Limited (“RDC”) for an undisclosed fee. Chippenham-based Solar, the business communications managed service provider, is bolstering its offering, adding the experience and expertise of Harlow-based RDC into it’s solution and service portfolio. This acquisition…

THE LEADER of Harlow Council, cllr Jon Clempner has praised the financial performance of Harlow Council. The leader made the comments at a recent meeting of the ruling cabinet. However, the Harlow Conservatives had a number of questions over this issue. You can follow the…

IT MAY have been over seventy degrees at the Harlow Town Park on Saturday morning but that did not stop a record 206 runners takin part in the 92nd running of the Harlow parkrun. IT MAY have been over seventy degrees at the Harlow Town…

THERE are many different types of doorstep scams, with scammers often targeting people who are older or who perhaps live alone or are at home alone during the day. Common doorstep scams include rogue traders, who pressure you into having work done you didn’t want…

BATTERSEA Dogs and Cats Home is calling on the Government to review the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, saying current legislation is “flawed” and instead should target irresponsible owners. The law – which banned the pit bull terrier, Japanese tosa, dogo argentino and fila braziliero breeds…

THOUSANDS of Harlow concert-goers enjoyed a lovely day in the town park as part of Linkfest 2016. The sun shone on the crowd as they enjoyed a variety of acts for the whole day. There was a lovely relaxed feel to the day as families,…

ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses after two men were assaulted in Chippingfield, Old Harlow, between 10.40pm and 10.55pm on Saturday, July 16, 2016. One of the victims, a man in his 20s from the Harlow area, suffered a fractured cheek bone and two knocked…

HARLOW MP, Robert Halfon rose on the floor of the House of Commons to face a question on apprenticeships. Labour MP, Stephen Timms asked: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of differential rates of apprenticeship completion by sector;…

SOMEWHERE, deep within this performance was a good play trying to break out. But on a warm evening at the Harlow Playhouse, Chaplin, starring former Coronation Street favourite, Steven Arnold, never really got going. It is probably the type of musical that would benefit from…