HARLOW MP, Robert Halfon, visited Bristol Street Motors on Friday morning to present a Motability car to Ms Johnna Howland, a Harlow resident. The Motability Foundation has been helping disabled people for the past forty-five years lease cars, wheelchair accessible cars and powered scooters, and…

THE latest Essex Careers Magazine is now live, focusing on opportunities in the engineering sector.Available online or as a printed reference copy, the award-nominated magazine is a resource for accessing work or training across Essex.The first two editions have been read by over 700 digital…

THE number of companies going bust this year is on track to be the highest since the depths of the financial crisis in 2009 reports the BBC. Insolvencies rose 10% from a year ago in the three months to the end of September, the latest official…

PEAR Tree Mead Academy is seeking to appoint a SEND LSA to work with children who have a wide range of complex needs, which include social communication and emotional needs. (contract may be linked to a child’s funding) 25 hours per week, Term time only.…

DRIVERS are being warned to avoid fraudulent garages who perform illegal MOTs, as the government is cracking down on them.  Total counts of MOT Fraud reached 1324 last year, 2021-2022, 710 of those, were the most serious cases relating to dishonesty and negligence, a 102% increase…

LEADING AI nations, businesses, civil society and AI experts will convene at Bletchley Park today for the first ever AI Safety Summit where they’ll discuss the global future of AI and work towards a shared understanding of its risks. Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan will open…

LONDON Stansted today received planning permission to extend its terminal building. The decision was made by the Planning Inspectorate following a hearing held on 17 October. The extension will transform the airport experience and provide capacity to accommodate growth towards the airport’s approved limit.   The scheme will add a…

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EUROPE’S largest conservation charity, the National Trust and Blue Diamond Garden Centres auctioned ten saplings propagated from the apple tree that inspired Sir Isaac Newton’s theory of gravity. At a presentation ceremony, held at Woolsthorpe Manor, the childhood home of Sir Isaac Newton and where…

DENISE Rossiter, CEO of Essex Chambers of Commerce, had the privilege of attending a private reception with the Secretary of State for Skills, Gillian Keegan, at No. 10 Downing Street. They discussed the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) for Essex, whose production has been led…

AFTER 19 years of serving Harlow they are sad to announce Sams DIY is now closed. A spokesperson said: “Thank you to all our wonderful staff, loyal customers and great suppliers for all your support over the years “Our store is now shut, but our…

WOULD you like to work in an organisation that demonstrates outstanding commitment to our learners, has recently won an award for “Children’s Home Team (South)” and is rated “Good” across our children’s services, then we’d love to hear from you!  Care & Support Worker -…

THE Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has labelled the upcoming Autumn Statement a watershed moment for the Government to cement its commitment to the small business community and cultivate conditions that focus on business recovery. The UK’s largest business group’s call comes exactly one month before the…

A HARLOW personal trainer has taken on a new role as a Menopause Wellness Practitioner and Life Coach. Over the years, hundreds of local residents have benefitted from Caroline’s coaching; from fitness sessions in her Church Langley gym to training for the London Marathon. But…