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A HARLOW primary school has been confirmed as Good by Ofsted after its first inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Inspectors said that Abbotsweld Primary Academy, part of the successful NET Academies Trust, had “high expectations” of all its pupils, with teachers preparing “interesting and…
HUNDREDS of scouts from across Harlow marched through the town centre to mark St George’s Day. The groups include: Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts as well as Explorers. The Harlow districts are made up of the Following. 1st Roydon and Nazeing, 1st Great Parndon, 1st Kingsmoor, 2nd…
A HARLOW church has just been put up for sale. The property in question is the former Trinity United Reformed Church, Harberts Road. The property forms a detached single storey former church understood to have been constructed in mid-20th Century. Internally the property provides a…
HAVE you got a sofa looking for a new home? Or perhaps a dining table and chairs that isnt getting the use they deserve? St Clare Hospice has the answer! The Hastingwood-based hospice charity runs a free furniture collection service across West Essex and the…
Update: Michael Buck has been found ESSEX POLICE is asking for the public’s help to find Michael Buck who is missing from his home in Harlow. Michael, 75, was last seen on Monday 17 April and was reported missing yesterday, Friday 21 April. They have…
LONDON Stansted is continuing its summer recruitment drive with a jobs fair in Harlow to help fill hundreds of roles. More than 400 job seekers have already registered for the fair on April 27 at the town’s Civic Centre. The event will feature job opportunities…
FIFTEEN local charities and organisations in Essex and Hertfordshire are set to benefit from a share of £53,000 from the Stansted Airport Community Fund. Relaunched in January as part of the airport’s commitment to support the local community, the fund’s committee held its first meeting…
A SCHOOL community will be supported through the cost-of-living crisis thanks to the launch of an eco-farm. Sixth form students at Epping St John’s Church of England School, in Epping, are creating a green eco-farm on the school grounds. Working with eco club members, the…
FOLLOWING feedback from passengers, it has been announced that DigiGo will be extending its participation in the Government’s Bus Fare Cap Grant (BFCG) for another three months. This means that all single DigiGo tickets will remain capped at just £2 until 30 June 2023, making…
MORE than 120 new members have joined a community gym since £120,000 of improvements were carried out. The gym at Mark Hall Sports Centre, in Harlow, has undergone a complete overhaul, including new flooring, new mirrors, LED lighting, electrical repairs and decorating. Equipment has also…
AN INQUEST is set to be opened in the case of two Harlow residents who died in a road traffic collision last month. Taylor Knox and Charlie Arrowsmith, both aged 29, died on Saturday March 25th, 2023 on the A414 between Chelmsford and Harlow, at…
THE cost-of-living crisis may have taken its toll on the nation, but Harlow residents have given a vital helping hand to their neighbours – through supporting the work of the Michael Roberts Charitable Trust. The Harlow charity have calculated that a breathtaking 8 – 10%…
THE HARLOW Under-16s Rugby team were celebrating on Sunday after winning the league title. This has been a tremendous season for the girls who have remained unbeaten at home and very competitive away. They have shown determination and been described as not only great ambassadors…
EMERGENCY Alerts is a UK government service to warn you via your mobile phone or tablet of a danger to life nearby, such as severe flooding, or other dangers to life, health or property in the area you’re located. Emergency Alerts are sent to all…
A NUMBER of residents contacted YH when they saw a lot of smoke coming from the south part of town on Sunday morning, therefore, we contacted the Fire Service. An Essex Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: “We were called to reports of smoke seen in…
Dear Editor, ONE would have thought that with our local MP’s recent announcement (not credited to the local council, district or county I might add) that the pothole issue would be dealt with in Harlow would have put a lid on the issue. It is,…
