SUNSEEKER London, leading distributor of the Sunseeker luxury motoryacht brand and Mayer Brown, International business law firm, supported the PAH Breast Unit Charity with a clay pigeon shooting day organised by Victoria Gerlis, single mum of two from Brentwood. Victoria has organised events for the…

FOLLOWING Monday’s (25 May 2015) fire at the former Maypole Sports & Social Club the remains of the building have been demolished to ensure the safety of the site. The building is within an area of land known as London Road North which will be…

Could you be a Foster Carer? Foster Care Fortnight is here again and the purpose of this regular event is to raise awareness around the need for fostering families around the country. All agencies contribute and support Foster Care Fortnight along with the Fostering Network…

Charity Fundraiser for the Michael Roberts Charitable Trust (MRCT) We are looking for a volunteer with fundraising experience who can help us raise much needed funds towards our work with Maybury Open Door, Harlow Foodbank and the Bounty Club. Previous experience would be preferred with…

YOUNG people caring for loved ones are being offered the support they need from their Harlow schools. Burnt Mill Co-operative Academy Trust (BMAT) schools in the town are working hard to identify all young people with a responsibility to care for someone at home. The…

Update: 2100 hrs Fire is now under control and largely extinguished although crews are expected to remain on site dealing with hot-spots for much of the night. Assistant Divisional Officer Stephen Pritchard, incident commander, said: “Crews arrived to find a well developed fire in a…

A MENTAL health support app is being created by teenagers in Harlow. Year 10 students at Burnt Mill Academy, in First Avenue, are working with Anglia Ruskin University on a Europe-wide study into teenage mental health. Tim Waller, a professor of child and family studies…

THE Essex Safeguarding Children Board this week launches its ‘Wise up to water safety’ campaign. As summer approaches families enjoy being in the garden, but of course many family gardens contain ponds, paddling pools or even hot tubs and swimming pools – all of which…

NINE brave fundraisers abseiled from the top of the Church Langley water tower to raise over £800 for the Accuro charity. Supporters Nicola Pic, Gary Boyce, Melanie Woolacomb, Darren Wright, Hayley Wright, Claire Dickinson and Catrina Matthews, volunteer Ryan Horsecroft and staff member Janice Schooling…

FIRE CREWS quickly tackled a fire on the ground floor of house in Harlow. On arrival the incident commander said that the property was completely smoke logged. Crews in breathing apparatus used two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire by 15:19hrs.

A YOUNG mum of three is doing her bit to raise money for Macmillan as she begins her own battle against cancer. Annie Cain, of Old Harlow, discovered a lump in her breast while watching a television programme urging women to check themselves regularly. Tests…

HUNDREDS of acts, music, bouncy castles, face-painting and a special FROZEN sing-a-long at 3.15pm on Sunday 24th May on the main stage at The Water Gardens! Don’t miss a fantastic weekend!

THE region’s ambulance service has issued advice for those enjoying an extra day off this bank holiday weekend – be prepared, aware, and care. The guidance comes on the back of year-on-year increases in demand over bank holidays – with the East of England Ambulance…

POLICE in Harlow are asking for the public’s help to find the owners of this recovered property. It is believed that it was stolen between Friday May 8 and Monday May 11. Anyone who recognises any of the items is asked to contact Dc Gav…