ESSEX County Council has today revealed the map of how three brand-new unitary councils could replace the 15 current local authorities across Greater Essex.  The new councils would mean the abolition of all the existing councils, including the existing unitaries of Thurrock and Southend on Sea,…

Harlow Town Pirates Walking Football Club (formerly Paringdon Pirates) Men’s Essex Walking Football League Over 60’s (Summer  Mid-Week League).  League Cup at Billericay FC, Tuesday 15th July.  The annual League Cup throws all 18 teams across 2 Divisions into 4 qualifying groups. The Pirates were…

Statement by Essex Police “We continue to respond to an incident in Epping this evening, where a number of people have disrupted peaceful protests with projectiles and other violent behaviour. “We are aware of several social media posts sharing videos of disorder this evening and…

ESSEX county councillors are set to receive a 5.4 per cent increase in their basic allowances, despite concerns that some may not have been re-elected had local elections gone ahead this year reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The independent remuneration panel’s recommendation means the basic…

TEACHERS and educators are being urged to sign up to receive a special RSPCA Week pack – which provides support and engaging content for students. The pack will also include lots of fundraising activities and fun lesson powerpoints to go along with them. Matilda Verbeeten,…

Mark Hall Academy Family Festival. Full details below.

THE Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) has welcomed the news that the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is coming to Harlow Thom Lafferty, chief executive of The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT), said: “This is fantastic news for Harlow and its continued regeneration. …

ESSEX Police are continuing our policing response to several incidents which have taken place in Epping. A press spokesperson said: “In the first incident, we were alerted to the reports in High Road, at 5.20pm on Tuesday 8 July, of a man acting inappropriately towards…

SIXTEEN and 17-year-olds would be able to vote at the next general election, under government plans to lower the voting age. Democracy Minister Rushanara Ali told the BBC the “seismic” change would ensure young people’s voices were heard. She confirmed the pledge would be part…

AS we reported, Harlow is set to become a national powerhouse of health innovation and economic growth as the Government – after years of delay – confirms that the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) will relocate its new headquarters to the town. The move has…

CHRIS Vince, Labour MP for Harlow, has today welcomed the Government’s announcement that the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) will be based in Harlow — a move he says will bring “transformational opportunities” to the town. The decision to press ahead with the relocation and…

PEOPLE in the UK will be better protected from future pandemics and biosecurity threats thanks to government investment into a new, world-leading biosecurity centre in Harlow.  The National Biosecurity Centre (NBC) will increase the speed and scale of research into dangerous pathogens and life-saving vaccines, boosting healthcare and economic growth, and…

AN INQUEST is set to be held today (Thursday) into the death of a woman found dead in a car park in Old Harlow. Janice Jewell, aged 72 was found following a call to concerns for the welfare of a woman in the Green Man…

FOUND in the hugely popular Newhall Development and only built a short while ago is this spacious two double bedroom top floor apartment with allocated parking for two cars. The property offers two double bedrooms, including an en-suite to the master, a modern fitted family…