HAC’s young athletes have been thrilled to watch their GB hero’s at the world championships in Beijing over the past few days. The junior endurance group were so inspired by their hero Mo Farah’s stunning performances over 10k and 5k on the track that they…

TEENAGE KICKS……….. at Victoria Hall Theatre! Harlow Theatre Company is producing Simon Stephen’s highly acclaimed play PUNK ROCK at the Victoria Hall Theatre in Old Harlow opening on 16th September and running for four nights until 19th September. This intense and powerful play has been…

HARLOW MP, Robert Halfon has welcomed new rulings on planning applications and illegal encampments. Mr Halfon said: “For many months now I have been working hard with the Government to make sure that there is a fair policy for residents regarding unauthorised encampments. Today’s statement…

A GROUP of travellers from France who tried to set up encampments in Harlow today (2 September 2015) have moved on after being made aware of the interim High Court Injunction which is in force in the town. Harlow Council’s Community Safety Team and Neighbourhood…

ESSEX Police are investigating another arson attack on Fern Hill Lane in Harlow. The emergency services were called to the lane of Commonside Road in Harlow at just after 1230 hrs today (Wednesday). It appears that the object of the attack was an old van…

HUNDREDS of Harlow shoppers turned out to see Peppa Pig and his family at the Harvey Centre on Saturday afternoon. Peppa and his family were so popular that there were a number of shows over the afternoon. The queue wound its way around the centre…

As she states on film, Danielle doesn’t necessarily want a move, she just wants the place improved. And yes, we did tell her that both Essex and Harlow Council have pledged to invest in improvements but Danielle feels that she will believe it when she…

AMBULANCE staff and volunteers have been praised for their hard work following a more than 7% increase in demand over the bank holiday weekend. The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) received 8,444 emergency calls on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, compared to the…

HARLOW business owners Kate and Gary Stanley are leading a team of 60 people in The Nuts Challenge to support people with dementia at Princess Alexandra Hospital. The Nuts Challenge is an Assault Course with a difference – mud, obstacles and fun across a course…

THE CONSERVATIVE Police and Crime Commissioner, Nick Alston has reacted to the news that Essex Police may not respond to up to 97% of incidents of anti-social behaviour by suggesting that council such as Harlow should tackle crime. Nick Alston, Police and Crime Commissioner for…

THE newest students set to join Burnt Mill Academy and Forest Hall School are raring to go after an action-packed summer school. A group of 110 students took the opportunity to attend the week-long timetable of activities, ranging from football and dance to circus skills…

JOIN our intrepid tour guides Leslie and Lesley and discover the Eccentrics of Harlow past and present. Part creative audio guide, part live interactive experience, Funny Peculiar is a show unlike any other. It will expose the colourful sides of Bath and encourage audiences to…

NHS doctors are inviting local people to comment on their ambitious plans to invest in and improve stroke care for people in west Essex. The plans by NHS West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) aim to increase the chances of survival for stroke patients and…

HARLOW Running Club member Alex Smith cruised to a new personal best time for the distance(PB) at the Harlow Parkrun 5K, finishing in 2nd place out of 105 finishers in an excellent 20min 25sec. He was followed home by Terry Ridge (11th in 23:33), Paul…