MP ROBERT Halfon showed that his attendance at the Harlow Playhouse pantomime was not wasted as he made a very witty pantomime reference on the floor of the House fo Commons on Monday. Robert Halfon: Minister of State: Education My hon. Friend is an FE…

TEACHERS will strike over pay in England and Wales on seven dates in February and March, the National Education Union (NEU) has announced reports the BBC. National strikes are scheduled for 1 February, 15 and 16 March. There are several regional dates too. The NEU…

STEWARDS Academy drama teacher Abbie Martin is set to run the London Marathon for her stricken father. Abbie said: “I am running the London Marathon for a charity extremely close to my heart, Muscular Dystrophy UK. My dad Neil (as did his late sister) suffer…

NO matter how you’re feeling, a dog will make it better. Come to Harlow Library and read to Bertie the therapy dog in a one-to-one ten-minute session. Click below for full details. Next on 21 Jan 11am. Book in person or email [email protected] 🐶📖 https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/events/harlow-library-events/essex-therapy-dogs-harlow-library/….

A FORMER St Mark’s student and salon owner is among 18 businessmen and women taking part in the 2023 series of The Apprentice. Dani Donovan is starring in the long running show which sees young business people battling to win a quarter of a million…

ADULT education provider, ACL Essex, part of Essex County Council, has launched its latest prospectus for adult learners looking to step back into the classroom or learn online in Harlow. Over a thousand courses will be available across ACL Essex’s network of adult community centres…

WITH a new term having just begin, it was a very busy December at St Nicholas’ Independent school in Old Harlow. Berlin Trip Headmaster Mr Ayres accompanied the trip to Berlin so he has kindly written a quote: Headmaster, Mr Ayres said: “On Monday 5th December,…

HARLOW residents aged 19 and over can now sign up to free courses to improve their maths skills and even gain a qualification, as the Multiply programme officially launches across the county.From managing our personal finances, to helping children with schoolwork, to using numbers at…

INSPECTORS have praised the rapid improvements made at Mark Hall Academy following the first inspection of the school since joining multi academy trust BMAT Education in January 2021. The school is now rated requires improvement. Previously, the school had been graded inadequate, with the new…

ADULT learning provider, ACL Essex, is encouraging residents to try their hand at languages in the new year, with the launch of free languages and communication tasters from 19th January 2023. The taster sessions being offered are Spanish, Italian, French, Greek and German, as well as…

FOLLOWING simple steps can help protect children, minimise the spread of illness in education and childcare settings and protect wider communities. Flu and coronavirus (COVID-19) are currently circulating at high levels and are likely to continue to increase in coming weeks. High numbers of scarlet fever, which…

AS part of its SEND improvement journey, Essex County Council has re-launched the Essex Local Offer website to help families and practitioners access the right support, at the right time.Updated information, new resources and improved access to services across education, health and social care, are…

Prime Minister announces the winner of local MP’s Christmas Card Competition Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has unveiled the winner of local MP Robert Halfon’s annual Christmas Card Competition. Mr Halfon met the Prime Minister in the House of Commons to present the winning design of…

ESSEX Libraries has teamed up with Colchester Zoo to offer one lucky reader the chance to win an animal experience (Terms and Conditions apply). Everyone that completes this year’s Winter Reading Challenge will be automatically entered into a prize draw. The winner will receive a…