HARLOW Running Club members were out and about in force last weekend, achieving two club records, two Essex Championship medals and several personal best times (PB). At the Yorkshire Marathon held at York Jamie Jephcott finished in 504th place out of 3675 finishers in a…

YOUNG Essex pupils made special presentations today (Wednesday 15 October) to a panel of Essex County Councillors about the best way to spend £250 at their schools. The challenge was part of Local Democracy Week (Monday 13 October to Sunday 19 October) to help young…

Update: 1100 hrs POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the A414 in Harlow in which a man was seriously injured. The collision, involving a black Renault Megane and a black Ford Galaxy, happened on the A414 roundabout junction with the A1169 Southern…

Cooks Spinney Primary School, in Cooks Spinney, Harlow, has an apple theme running through it all year round, with its behaviour management system and class names using apples for inspiration. The apple themed day, however, saw children use the apple as the basis for written…

MEDTECH businesses are encouraged to find out more about the latest developments in local industry at the next M11 MedTech Forum, which aims to bring together those with an interest in the growing life science and healthcare cluster in the region. The free-to-attend event, organised…

The latest information on unauthorised encampments in Harlow is as follows: Coldharbour Road (land owned by Essex County Council): The travellers that were encamped on Katherine’s Way have moved to Coldharbour Road, this is land owned by Essex County Council. Field north of Kingsland/Abercrombie Way…

POLICE in Harlow are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery in Wych Elm. The incident happened at around 8.15pm on Saturday, October 4. The victim, a local woman in her 50s, was sitting on steps when three men approached her and spoke to her.…

NEW HALL Pre-School has been praised by Ofsted at a recent inspection. Ofsted visited in May and put the Mark Hall based school in special measures. Many of the staff and parents felt that the judgement was harsh and pledged to fight on. The government…

It has earned high praise for its past ballets and operas performances, and you are bound to be drawn in and immersed in the atmosphere that this production radiate. With instantly recognizable music and a timeless story of good against evil, Swan Lake is the…

HARLOW MP, Robert Halfon rose on the floor of the House of Commons to tell the Prime Minster, David Cameron about the growing employment figures in Harlow. Mr Halfon said: “Prime Minister, youth unemployment in Harlow is now down by 53% and unemployment in general…

RICHARD Digance is coming to The Playhouse, Harlow on Thursday October 16th. Richard Digance is a BAFTA nominated entertainer who has supported Steve Martin and Robin Williams. He is loved by young and old and respected by comedians and musicians alike for his original comedic…

POLICE have arrested a man following the attempted rape of a woman in Southern Way, Harlow on Sunday, September 28. A 22-year-old man from Harlow was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape at around 8.30pm last night. He is currently being questioned by detectives at…

Incident: Update 1130 hrs M25 Essex – Severe delays and queuing traffic on M25 anticlockwise at J27 M11. Diversion in operation – via the M11 at J7. All lanes have been re-opened. Congestion to J28, A1023 (Brook Street Roundabout). M25 Essex – Two lanes closed…

THE latest information on unauthorised encampments in Harlow is as follows: Katherine’s Way (land owned by Essex County Council): The encampment of nine caravans which moved to the car park at the Fresh Start School has now moved to land at Katherine’s Way. Essex Countywide…