LABOUR were particularly disappointed to lose two seats in Toddbrook last May. It really is one of their heartlands and you know it is the type of area in which they had done a lot of work. There are two seats up again, due to…

THIS was the seat that Labour didn’t lose last year. So it may well be safe to say that it should be a Labour hold in 2022. In a two horse race, Chris Vince won by just 82 votes. This time it is veteran Tony…

Update: June 21st The two men arrested have been told they face no further action. Update: Thursday May 5th Both men bailed until May 29th, 2022 ================ TWO men have been arrested after a man sustained injuries during a disturbance in Commonside Road, Harlow. The incident…

NORTH Weald Basset Parish Council’s Citizen of the Year Awards were presented by parish council chairman Cllr Alan Buckley at Monday’s Annual Parish Meeting when they celebrated those who put community first during the Covid-19 lockdown. Stewards Academy’s very own Di Patch is part of…

HUNDREDS flocked to the Potter Street Fayre on Bank Holiday Monday afternoon. This was the second year it had taken place and on a lovely afternoon it was great to see so many people at the green opposite St Mary Magdalene Church. Credit has to…

Catering Assistant BMAT have a vacancy for a Catering Assistant Based at Sir Frederick Gibberd College, Tendring Road, Harlow, CM18 6RN BMAT is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is…

THIS month will see Innovation Multisport Club celebrate the one year anniversary of its formation. To ensure that the club can provide the best support possible for it’s members, some of the core team have been working hard earning coaching & leadership qualifications. Kelly Burgess,…

A BRIXTON House production presented with HighTide, in association with Mercury Theatre Colchester. Inspired by a true story of Afghanistan’s first youth music TV programme, Kabul Goes Pop: Music Television Afghanistan explores the devastating effects as two young friends take on the political landscape while…

AN incredible £737,644 of National Lottery funding went to projects in Harlow in 2020/21, according to new figures released today to mark the launch of this year’s National Lottery Awards.    A total of 55 National Lottery grants were allocated in this period, providing crucial support…

Update: November 2nd All four arrested answered bail. They have now been released under investigation. Police enquiries continue. What is Released Under Investigation? People suspected of a crime may now be “released under investigation” instead of being given a bail date to return to the…

ESSEX Police were called at 9pm on Sunday 1 May following reports of a disturbance at Spencer’s Croft, Harlow. Officers attended and found an injured man who was taken to hospital. An ambulance was called after concerns for the welfare of a second man. Officers…

HARLOW AC member, Bebe Jackson has received two pieces of good news in recent days. Firstly, she has been selected for an age group international event next month. The event is being held in Jesolo, Italy, and is part of the World Para Athletics Tour.…

IF there was ever a year that Labour might have a chance of winning this ward, then this might be the year. But looking back on previous elections, we are starting to conclude that we are just imagining things. Conservative candidate Nick Churchill has been…