MILLIONS of families who claim Child Benefit will automatically receive increased payments from 6 April 2024, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed. Families with one child will now receive up to £1,331 a year – an annual increase of £83.20, and up to £881 a…

JOHN Mann is back with another fab group of comics this week for a post Easter treat. Margaret McHugh, Paul Tomkinson and Ottis Canneloon join John on stage providing a belly full of laughs from the heart of the brewery once again. Grab the last…

PURFORD Green Primary school and Nursery is looking to appoint an Assistant SENCo to work alongside the PCLC Primary Inclusion Leader and other inclusion staff within our Harlow based trust.  This post will be based at Purford Green Primary school and Nursery but there will be opportunities…

THE minimum wage set by the government, known as the national living wage, is increasing by more than a pound for the first time, providing a welcome boost for 2.7 million low-paid workers reports the BBC. The main wage rate is rising from £10.42 to…

A £1.5 billion redevelopment plan for Liverpool Street Station has received more than 2,000 objections reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Westminster Council, Historic England and members of the public have objected to the plans, with some calling the proposals “ugly”. Property developer Sellar said the…

RECENTLY, multi-award winning Harlow estate agent, Reyland Johnson, celebrated ten years in the business. We took this opportunity to ask James (Reyland) and Ben(Johnson) a few questions about their achievements How does it feel to get to ten years. Do you feel a great sense…

Class Teacher required at The Downs Primary School and Nursery  DO you want to work in a school where all staff love working because the children are amazing? Are you motivated by working with fantastic children who are eager to learn? If so, come and join…

EPPING Forest District Council is investigating a few local businesses and one specific practitioner linked to the aesthetic procedure known as the Brazilian Butt Lift or BBL, after receiving complaints from several people who experienced complications following the BBL procedure. Prohibition notice As a result…

STRIKES by around 500 Sainsbury’s lorry drivers based in Essex and Birmingham will not go ahead after an improved deal was secured by Unite, the UK’s leading union. The workers voted for strike action earlier this month over the terms of compensatory packages offered to…

Kao Data, the specialist developer and operator of data centres engineered for AI and advanced computing, has been granted planning permission to proceed with its new, 40MW, sustainable data centre in Kenwood Point, Greater Manchester.  Described as a significant investment for Stockport and granted unanimous…

EYFS APPRENTICE REQUIRED  WE are seeking to appoint an Apprentice to work in our EYFS Classroom, supporting four and five Year olds at The Downs Primary School and Nursery.  You will be school based for 4 days per week and attend college for 1 day…

LEADERS of a number of organisations have praised Harlow MP Robert Halfon after his decision to not send at the next General Election. Principal of Harlow College, Karen Spencer said: “From employing a Harlow College student as the first parliamentary apprentice, to officially opening our…

ASSISTANT COOK REQUIRED AT THE DOWNS PRIMARY REQUIRED ASAP WE are seeking to appoint an Assistant Cook to lead with the preparation, service of food and cleaning of premises / equipment. All applicants must be able to work in a busy ever-changing environment, work well…

TAYLOR Wimpey North Thames, has hosted a highly successful meet and greet event at their Tudor Park development in Sawbridgeworth. The event, held on Friday 23rd February, aimed to provide the housebuilder with a valuable opportunity to engage with various stakeholders in the Sawbridgeworth area,…