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A HARLOW nursery has been rated as Outstanding by Ofsted. Raindrops Nursery based at the Meadows Childrens Centre in Harberts Road was inspected in March. The report states: The provider and managers have a clear and uncompromising vision for the nursery. They communicate this extremely…
A FERRY across the Mersey and a train to Harlow Town. So began the journey by Millie Smith to Harlow Town. YH went to the Manor Hatch sheeted housing to speak to Millie about why she came to Harlow and why she stayed.
A HARLOW teenager has been disqualified from driving and fined hundreds of pounds for riding a motorbike in the town centre. The seventeen-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons pled guilty to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. He was fined £250 and disqualified…
CROWDS gathered around Esquires Coffee House in the Water Gardens on a spring-like Saturday morning, ready to join brain injury survivor David Chennells on his massive challenge to walk one mile through the town centre. This walk was to be the furthest distance David had…
THE mayor of Epping, Cllr Les Burrows, and Harlow Council Vice Chair, Cllr Sue Livings, were amongst those who enjoyed a night at the races at a charity event in aid of St Clare Hospice. More than 120 people had a flutter at the annual…
DOZENS of brave organisations and individuals spent the weekend abseiling down the side of the Church Langley water tower in order to raise money for charity. The two day event was organised by the Harlow Tye Rotary Club. We will continue to add photos as…
WHEN Harlow residents describe the London of the 1950s, it feels akin to a Victorian scene. But that London was closer to 1899 to 2017. So, we sat down with Maureen Martin as part of our U3A series to ask Maureen, why she came here…
AN INQUEST was held into the death of a Harlow pensioner. The inquest was held at the Chelmsford Coroners Court. It touched upon the death of Joan Mann, aged 83 years, on December 16th, 2016. The inquest recorded: “On the 9th December 2016 Joan Doris…
STEWARDS Academy has opened a state of the art sports hall. Headteacher Rhonda Murthar spoke to staff, students and guests at the school on Tuesday afternoon. Ms Murthar said: “As Headteacher I am delighted that Stewards Academy is able to extend its range of sporting…
ST Clare Hospice has announced the departure of their Chief Executive, Tanya Curry, after 8 years at the organisation. Tanya Curry, who joined the Hastingwood-based charity in 2008 as Director of Patient Care, has been at the head of the organisation since 2011. Ms. Curry,…
GET your glow sticks at the ready and grab your friends and family because St Clare Hospice’s Midnight Walk is coming, and you’re invited to the party! On Saturday 1 July, Harlow will be set to ‘light up the night’ for St Clare when its…
WE caught up with Harlow resident, Barbara Timcke at the Life Writing Group at The Hare. Barbara is another Harlow resident who has and continues to get involved in the Harlow community.
STEWARDS Academy year eight charity representatives excelled themselves on Red Nose Day as the Academy raised over £1000 for the charity. Children made cakes and were sponsored for a variety of fundraising ideas. Year 7 had a talent contest where extra money was raised and…
STEWARDS Academy played host to Kingsmoor Academy when the pupils visited Stewards to take part in a number of science investigations all related to water. Year 3 – 6 pupils set off Hydrogen/Oxygen Rockets making water in the process. They got to use a Bunsen…
ON Good Friday Dolphin Ward at Princess Alexandra had some lovely visitors bearing gifts for those unfortunate enough to be in hospital over the Easter period. Firstly, they had a visit from Parsloe Athletic Under 14’s who decided this year they would donate their own…
Council launches hard-hitting smoking in pregnancy campaign today NEW figures have revealed that during 2015/16, around one in ten pregnant women in Essex were smokers at the time of having their babies. Although Essex has seen a decline in numbers in recent years and has…
