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LONDON Stansted’s planning application to increase passenger numbers up to 51 million a year over the next two decades has been backed by a number of leading airlines. The application seeks permission to make best use of Stansted’s existing single runway by the 2040s without…
THE new David Lloyd Club in Harlow has hosted a preview event and official ribbon cutting ceremony for founding members and local VIPs, ahead of the Club’s official opening from 6am on Thursday 18th December. Councillor Dan Swords, leader of Harlow Council, cut the ribbon…
SECURITY experts, Land Sheriffs, have reached a major milestone, having made over 500 potentially life-saving interventions across the UK rail network. Land Sheriffs provide manned security at railway stations throughout the South East and beyond. Their officers are frequently called upon to support vulnerable individuals…
HARLOW’S festive season continued in style today as thousands of residents and visitors flocked to the opening day of the Harlow Christmas Market, filling the town centre with colour, music and seasonal cheer. From the moment the market opened, Broad Walk and the surrounding area…
EPPING travel agents Epping Travel and Cruises has been named one of the top five travel agencies in the East of England, and a finalist for the TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies in the UK award. The winners will be announced in April. Owner Ian…
ONE of the leading national recruiters has warned that a ‘perfect storm’ of issues means there will be fewer ‘Santa’s Little Helpers’ than the country needs. A combination of older drivers retiring, a shocking road network, long hours, poor pay and driving test delays mean…
PLANS for a huge data centre that could bring significant financial benefits to Epping have been approved. Epping Forest DC approved Google’s outline plans for a data centre on North Weald Airfield – described as a “nationally significant and sustainable development” – dispute concerns around…
ONE HUNDRED businesses across Essex are being challenged to provide young people with meaningful experiences of the world of work across 100 days. ‘100 in 100’ was launched this week by the Essex Growth Agency, in partnership with the Greater Essex Careers Hub. It was hosted by…
EXERTIS UK has confirmed proposals to slash its workforce, just weeks after the business was sold to German private equity firm Aurelius. reports mobilenews The UK technology distributor has informed staff of plans that could reduce headcount from approximately 1,200 employees to around 130, subject to consultation. Exertis…
HARLOW Town Centre Christmas Market opens today! https://twitter.com/HarlowCouncil/status/1999455760749666746?s=20 https://twitter.com/HarlowCouncil/status/1998416565520285764?s=20
THE Range and Wilko, both part of the CDS Superstores family of brands, will again close all stores for Boxing Day to give hardworking colleagues a longer Christmas break with which to celebrate with their loved ones. Both brands’ stores, along with Garden Centres by…
LONDON Stansted had its busiest-ever November as it prepares for what is forecast to be a record-breaking festive season. The airport welcomed 2.14 million passengers during the month, beating the previous November total set in 2024. The top three busiest destinations were Istanbul, Dublin and Edinburgh, while the most popular countries during the month were Spain, Italy and Germany. Airline punctuality during the month was…
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced two finalists of a competition to help close the tax gap, bringing together expertise from across the UK’s private sector to harness innovative, data-driven solutions to identify deliberate tax evasion. The competition was launched in July 2025, exploring…
FLYING Officer Ali Bachar, an engineer at Harlow-based Raytheon UK, has been honoured for his outstanding commitment to STEM education and youth engagement at the Regional Commandant Awards held at RAF Northolt reports adsadvance.co.uk The ceremony recognised Cadet Force Adult Volunteers across London for their…
DANIEL Robinson’s annual children’s Christmas convoy took place on Saturday afternoon in Harlow. The convoy started from Gates of Harlow on Edinburgh Way and the parade of fifteen limousines made its way through the streets of Harlow, aided by the outriders of Essex Police. They…
THIS time last year, the Prime Minister welcomed Manchester Airports Group’s £1.1 billion investment plan for London Stansted Airport at the government’s International Investment Summit. This project offers a once-in-a-generation transformation, unlocking the capacity of the airport and bringing more opportunities for work, learning and…
