HARLOW Council, the owners of The Harvey Centre has described the closure of three shops as part off a “period of transition”. Linzi shoes closed a few weeks ago. They had been in the Harvey Centre since 2017. Legends hairdressers closed after 29 years in…

NEARLY 40,000 jobs could be created, roads could be safer, and billions could be added to the economy as self-driving vehicle pilots are set to start in England from spring 2026. Today (Tuesday 10 June), Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has confirmed that the Government will…

ESSEX residents are being urged to share their experiences of fraud as new data shows an increase in the last year, despite many people feeling reluctant to report it. The Multi Agency Approach to Fraud (MAAF) has extended the closing date of its survey from…

RIVER Island is the latest retailer at rick of store closures as the company’s owners draw up a rescue plan to protect its existence on Britain’s high streets, Sky News reports. The fashion chain has enlisted advisers from PricewaterhouseCoopers to develop a formal restructuring plan…

NEW anti-money laundering (AML) rules came into effect this month, marking a significant change for landlords and the lettings industry as a whole. The new rules mean financial sanctions checks are now required for all lettings, regardless of how much rent is charged. Here, Steve…

WHITE Ribbon UK has announced the launch of its new Right to Respect campaign throughout June – aimed at creating safer, more respectful and inclusive workplaces.  The campaign has been launched in line with the Worker Protection Act 2023, which came into force in October…

NEARLY 826,000 working families saved up to £2,000 per child with Tax-Free Childcare in the 2024 to 2025 tax year. The money helps families pay for their childcare, as part of the government’s Plan for Change to put more money in people’s pockets. HM Revenue…

CUSTOMERS at Specsavers Harlow are being encouraged to get involved in a fundraising campaign in support of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. The store, located in The Harvey Centre, is hosting a special fundraising day on Saturday 7 June, with activities including a raffle, donation…

HARLOW solicitors Attwaters Jameson Hill have published a very informative guide on Inquests. Inquests can be very difficult to handle. Even the fact that the hearings are often in the public domain and can be reported by the press, can be very difficult to handle.…

NEWLY rebranded, the Ambitious Essex Growth Hub will support small and medium sized businesses across Essex, Southend and Thurrock. Essex entrepreneurs will continue to benefit from specialist business support, thanks to the relaunch of the Ambitious Essex Growth Hub. Through the Ambitious Essex Growth Hub,…

A FLOORING retailer has added the Essex town of Harlow to its list of UK locations following a major £150,000 investment in a new store. Flooring Superstore has started welcoming shoppers to its 5,000 square foot store situated at The Oaks Retail Park on Howard…

THE owners of Terminus House have issued a statement following the sale of the town centre development to Harlow Council. A Caridon Group spokesperson said: “Caridon Group welcomes Harlow Council’s plans to purchase and redevelop Terminus House as part of its significant regeneration of the…

SMARTER security specialists, Land Sheriffs, have recently been awarded the Railway Safety Accreditation Scheme (RSAS) certification from the British Transport Police.  RSAS is a scheme run by the British Transport Police for organisations working in railway safety and security. The scheme enables certified organisations to…

PUBLIC funding for level 7 apprenticeships will be removed for people aged 22 and older from January 2026, the government has confirmed reports FE Weekly. From the new year, employers will only be able to use the apprenticeship levy to fund the master’s level courses…