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Christmas carol service cancellation UNFORTUNATELY, it is necessary to cancel the Christmas carol service on Wednesday 15 December at St Paul’s Church, Harlow, from 5.30pm. This is due to our updated guidance for group gatherings in response to the Omicron variant of concern. We apologise…
MARK Huband, who has died aged 58 of pancreatitis and multiple organ failure, built a strong and lasting reputation over more than three decades as a foreign correspondent and business analyst, specialising in Africa and the Middle East. Mark was born in Low Bentham, Yorkshire, the son…
AFTER the sad death of Captain Sir Tom Moore, Tany’s Dell pupils designed a Captain Sir Tom Moore medal for inspiration. The ideas of the six winning pupils were merged to create the final design. This was passed onto Burnt Mill School’s Art Department and they…
COMMUNITY Hubs open across Harlow in December. Full details below.
RETROSPECTIVE planning permission has been granted for an inclusive play area in Harlow Town Park. The park close to Pets Corner has been in use for some time. Residents have objected to elements of the planning application. A resident spoke at the meeting and explained…
THE NHS in Hertfordshire and west Essex is saying a heartfelt ‘thank you’ as it celebrates the first anniversary of the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out in the area. Dr Rachel Joyce, a senior doctor and director of clinical services said: “It has been a year like…
THE GUIDE Dogs Association are calling on the government to crackdown on illegal e-scooters. A spokesperson said: “Our new research highlights the serious danger of badly ridden e-scooters – showing that an e-scooter colliding with a pedestrian at 15.5mph could cause fatal injury Elaine, guide…
WITH pressure on hospitals growing, the BBC has launched an NHS Tracker to allow people to find out how their local services are coping. The tracker will run throughout winter showing the latest data on waits for emergency treatment where people live across England, Wales…
AS with many churches across Harlow, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at St Stephen’s Church, near Bush Fair, especially having spent time in last Sunday’s Service creating sheep, start and doves to help adorn the church with. Next Sunday will see the…
Harlow 41 v 19 Thurrock Report by Harlow Rugby Club THIS fixture was the first time this season we have played a team twice and the first time this season we have had two games on the trot at home. We travelled to Thurrock back…
MORE customers in East Anglia are buying Flexi Season Tickets than in any other part of the country, latest figures reveal. The Flexi Season Ticket was launched across the country in the summer, targeted at commuters who are returning to the office two or three…
HARLOW’S MP, Robert Halfon, has voted to increase the state pension next year by either 2.5% or inflation – whichever is higher. This comes in line with the £2,050 increase to the state pension since 2010. Commenting, Mr Halfon said: “I have worked hard to…
JACK Petchey Foundation launches survey to find out young people’s thoughts on the future of the environment across Essex The Jack Petchey Foundation has launched their survey, The Jack Petchey Environmental Youth Survey, this month to find out what young people are specifically concerned about in…
WE are giving you updates on the Covid-19 situation in Harlow as the needs arise. We are doing this because we want to give Harlow residents an accurate picture of where we are re Covid-19. It is by no mean perfect but it gives you,…
A NUMBER of Harlow residents have faced justice after either driving under the influence of drink or drugs. ======= Barry Free, aged 41, of Northbrooks, Harlow pled guilty to the following. On May 2nd, 2021 at Sawbridgeworth drove a motor vehicle, Volkswagen T-Sporter on a…
HARLOW Labour leader, cllr Chris Vince has questioned whether the Harlow Tories will make good on their promises? He was speaking at the cabinet meeting when the Tories detailed their corporate strategy. Councillor Chris Vince said: “On paper the corporate strategy makes good reading but…





