Statement from Essex Police We have arrested five people following an assault in Harlow. Our officers were called to Wooding Grove at 11.55pm yesterday, Monday 11 April. A man was found with stab wounds to his leg. He has been taken to hospital where he…

THE countdown has begun and there are now only EIGHT days to go until the Heart 4 Harlow Community Awards will be celebrated at Harlow Playhouse on Wednesday 20th April at 8pm. The Heart 4 Harlow Community Awards further develop the town’s strong tradition and…

HARLOW’S community-led micro-granting group, Harlow SOUP is open for new project entries that will help to make Harlow a better place for its next event this May.  Four submissions will then be selected by the Harlow SOUP committee to present at the event, which will…

THE pandemic certainly affected many businesses including the events industry and with restrictions being lifted all around, one event that is looking forward to being back to its full potential this year is the regional Check-in @ Stansted Business Expo. Organised by Julie Budden, Chair…

THE Works has been forced to shut shops temporarily and suspend new stock deliveries after a cyber-attack reports the BBC. The retailer said five of its 526 shops have been closed since last week after hackers gained access to its computer systems and caused issues…

WE are giving you updates on the Covid-19 situation in Harlow as the needs arise. We are doing this because we want to give Harlow residents an accurate picture of where we are re Covid-19. From January 31st, we provided a weekly report. It is…

ANXIOUS cat owners have made an appeal after three cats went missing in the same weekend. Otis disappeared from The Hoo on Friday April 1st, Biddy from Park Hill on Saturday April 2nd and Tommy from Seeleys on Sunday April 3rd. There hasn’t been any…

PARNDON Wood Crematorium is set to re-open after Easter. A spokesperson said: “We are pleased to confirm that the refurbishment of the chapel at Parndon Wood Cemetery and Crematorium, following a fire in February, is nearing the completion and the chapel will be fully re-opening…

A NEW fund which will invest £100 million to set the Essex economy up for the future, and help create 1,500 jobs, has been announced by Essex County Council (ECC).   The Essex Renewal Fund (ERF) has a 20-year growth framework and will make long-term…

ICON Industrial – a strategic joint venture between Stoford and TPG Real Estate – has announced the £160 million sale of four logistics assets at its Icon Harlow scheme. Mirastar, KKR Real Estate’s industrial and logistics platform in Europe, has acquired the newly built Grade…

GREATER Anglia has introduced a new pay by hour tariff for 31 of its station car parks, so people have a cheaper option if they’re not planning to park all day. The new hourly tariff will give people the option to park for up to…

ON Sunday afternoon, 10th April, St Stephen’s Church in Tye Green, played host to a special Civic Service of welcome for the new Bishop of Barking to the Harlow Deanery. The Rt Revd Lynne Cullens began her ministry as Bishop of Barking on 21st March…

Dear Editor, WITH the local elections due on May 5 it was my belief that leaflets from the four parties contesting Sumners and Kingsmoor ward would be cascading onto my doormat, but I have been sadly disappointed by three of them. I received my first…

WELCOME to Latton Park, the home of Harlow Rugby Club with a new Clubhouse where our parties will be held. The Clubhouse has been recently refurbished in a contemporary style, with three reception areas, a large bar, event lighting, stage for the DJ, large terrace…