YOURHARLOW catches up with Simon Cousins, Managing Partner and Property Solicitor at HRJ Foreman Laws, to find out how the first year has been for the firm, its successes, and its hopes and plans for the coming year. Can you remind us why HRJ Foreman…

THE Institute of Directors (IoD) is hosting an expo which will bring together businesses from across the East of England to encourage collaboration, innovation and the forging of new business connections. Being staged at Colchester United Football Club, this free to attend event will showcase…

URBAN and Civic has been named as the buyers of L&Q Estates in a deal that will be completed shortly reports Inside Housing. L&Q described the major development and investment firm as “a logical purchaser to keep faith with the intention of boosting housing output…

ASDA are reminding customers of a lifeline available for families during the school holidays. It’s hugely popular ‘Kids Eat for £1’ café meal deal is available in over 205 Asda Café’s with the deal available all year round and not just during the school holidays.…

CARPETRIGHT has been bought in a rescue deal by rival Tapi, but will shut more than 200 stores and cut more than 1,000 jobs reports The Independent. It was announced on Monday the flooring retailer Tapi had agreed to buy 54 Carpetright stores, two warehouses, the…

BLUE Pearl Software Inc., recently announced that it is now offering SoC and FPGA design verification and methodology services to both North America and European companies. This has been made possible by a collaboration with Harlow-based Adiuvo Engineering and Training. A spokesperson said: “Since we launched our service…

THE Green Entrepreneurs’ Programme is now open for applications. It will support sustainable entrepreneurs in Essex with workshops, networking and funding opportunities to grow their business. Cultural and environmental experts, Art Clubbers CIC will deliver the programme, which is funded by Essex County Council. It…

EPPING Forest District Council, Harlow Council and Uttlesford District Council have joined forces to deliver training courses for residents in West Essex. The courses in collaboration with Essex County Council are funded by the UK Government, through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. HGV licenseFully funded…

LT Foods, an Indian-origin global FMCG company, has opened a new facility in Harlow. The facility aims to meet the growing demand for rice and rice-based food products. The new 100,000 square-foot facility in Harlow will use the latest technology to offer both branded and…

COVER supervisor required to join our thriving and successful team and support the Academy in maintaining our high standards of lessons in the absence of colleagues. No experience necessary but an interest in working with young people aged between 11 – 16 years is essential. …

THE LONDON Gazette has reported that a company based in the heart of the Harlow Innovation Park has had liquidators appointed. Smartkas, a Dutch agriculture and food technology enterprise that designs, builds, owns and operates smart farms moved in to the park off London Road…

LEADING kids’ arts and crafts company, Baker Ross, has partnered with Harlow Council to donate six new litter bins and two picnic benches to Harlow Pets Corner. This popular local attraction, which draws 100,000 visitors annually, will benefit from these much-needed updates. In addition to…

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched a digital tool to help businesses estimate what registering for VAT may mean for them. The VAT Registration Estimator has been developed after feedback from small businesses suggested an online tool would be helpful to show when their…

HARLOW Physical Activity Co-ordinator. Are you a creative and pro-active individual? Do you have the skills and experience to deliver a physical activity project in Harlow? Come and join our friendly, dynamic team based in Harlow and working to alleviate the effects of poverty and…