Michael Casey
PUPILS were kept indoors at a Harlow school this week after parents raised their concerns about the high pollution levels of smog in the area. Primary pupils at Pear Tree Mead Primary and Nursery School near Southern Way were kept inside after the school decided…
THE number of cases of food shoplifting in Harlow rose by about 40% last year. Figures from Essex Police show there were 2,752 thefts in 2013, compared to 2,290 in 2012. Basildon, Colchester and Harlow saw particularly high percentage increases, with Southend showing the highest…
SCOTTISH punk rockers The Rezillos, rolled back the years with a storming set at The Square. Fay Fife and the band played their best known hits from the seventies as well as songs written more recently as the audience enjoyed a great night.
PAUL Schroder, one of three Labour Councillors in the Mark Hall Ward, has resigned as a local councillor due to work commitments. Paul Schroder has represented Mark Hall for three years, has taken on a new job as a full time official for the maritime…
THE South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SE LEP) has today called on HM Government to make a £1.2 billion investment in growth across the South East. With support from Ministers and Whitehall, local partners’ plans will unlock a total investment package of £10 billion to…
BUILDING on the success of their day of action in Harlow, UKIP will be having a Day of Action in Harlow on Friday night. The meeting will be held at the Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way at 7pm. The two main speakers will be MEP,…
AT Great Parndon Community Association field and Play Barn, Abercrombie Way, Staple Tye, Harlow CM18 6YJ Fun Day , Easter Egg Hunt, Teddy Bears Picnic, Rainbow Young Bus, Art and Craft Come and join in the fun – bring your picnic and your bear Wednesday 9th…
These acts have performed all over the world at many of the world’s premier comedy clubs and festivals. Tickets are £10, advance tickets available from www.wegottickets.com – search “harlow comedy club”, or from the Churchgate Hotel. On the bill are: SULLY O’SULLIVAN: Multi award winning…
NHS WEST Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (WECCG) has reached its first birthday and is reflecting on its achievements which have surpassed expectations in a challenging climate. Successes over the past year include more collaborative working between statutory organisations and service providers and more integration between…
TWO young people who were unemployed have started new careers in the construction industry thanks to the Poundland Distribution Centre development in Harlow. As part of the re-development of the former Pitney Bowes site, the developer, McLaren Construction and Poundland agreed, as part of the…
A BULLY Beat Workshop featuring children from Cooks Spinney Primary School in Harlow. The Songwriting Charity is working in partnership with Essex County Council as part of the Positive Assertive Confidence Skills Programme (PACS). They are funded to deliver songwriting workshops to pupils who complete…
By Eric White BP HAS said the security of their service station is “not a problem” after the recent string of thefts from the garage store on Southern Way in Harlow. The theft from BP in on February 21st was the latest in a significant…
POLICE in Harlow are issuing CCTV pictures of a man who they want to question about the theft of fish. A man has entered the BP shop in Southern Way, Harlow on at least two occasions at the end of February and beginning of March…
ESSEX Book Festival is delighted to announce that the winner of its 2014 writing competition MAKING WAVES is Hollie Hughes with her audio drama A Leap of Faith. A Leap of Faith is the poignant but uplifting story of a man who truly believes he…
A WOMAN posing as an Essex police officer is the latest fraudster to attempt to steal money or credit cards in a complex telephone scam being carried out across the county. The woman, who calls herself Jennifer Clark, or Jennifer Lark, has tried at least…
A HARLOW netball club will compete in the National Premier League play-offs after winning their league. TEGATE have won the East Regional Club’s League (RCL). Teams who go on to win division one of the two RCL leagues, gain automatic entry into the National Premier…





