THE government has announced plans to crack down on dodgy cosmetic practitioners in England who it says are exploiting people and causing harm reports the BBC. Credit: Ashton Collins Save Face: BBC Under the new proposals, only qualified health professionals will be able to carry…

THE government has formally told the police and crime commissioners (PCC) for Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex that their posts will be abolished in two years’ time reports the BBC. Local Government Minister Jim McMahon and Policing Minister Dame Diana Johnson has told them that new…

ESSEX Police have facilitated a peaceful protest in Epping on Sunday evening. A spokesperson said: “To ensure those who wanted to protest peacefully and lawfully could do so safely we put in place some specific measures and to ensure the safety of our community. This…

A HARLOW woman has been charged with possession of cocaine. Zoe Stevens, 43, of Hornbeams was charged with the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On November 26th, 2024, at Harlow had in your possession  0.5g of cocaine a controlled drug of class A in contravention…

OVER the coming weeks, Inspector Leanne Archer from the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be out and about across Harlow, hosting a series of “walk the beat” sessions. These walkabouts are a great opportunity to: Engage directly with your local policing team Raise any concerns or…

FIVE leading Essex politicians have written an open joint letter to Yvette Cooper, the Home Secretary, asking for an urgent meeting to discuss the continued use of hotels within the Epping Forest District to house newly arrived asylum seekers. The letter, signed by Roger Hirst,…

PEARSON Solicitors have successfully represented 55 former workers of UK Salads LLP in a high-profile legal dispute against the UK government, securing a significant win for employee rights in the face of increasingly complex partnership schemes. The workers, primarily employed as pickers and packers at…

CAMPAIGNERS from Harlow joined an estimated 750 strong march in support of refugees in Epping on Sunday 27th July. It was organised to show support for asylum seekers placed in the Bell Hotel who have been subject to intimidation and violence organised by the far…

WALTHAM Abbey care home resident, Joan Edwards, has returned to the Royal British Legion in Borehamwood to pull one last pint, thanks to the team at her care home. Joan, aged 84, now a resident at Honey Lane Care Home, was bar manager at the…

KAO Data, the specialist developer and operator of data centres engineered for AI and advanced computing, has today announced that Clinton Hasell has been appointed as the company’s new Chief Business Officer. A seasoned, Board-level executive with over 30 years of commercial and operational expertise…

NEED school uniform for the new term — without the high price tag?  The School Uniform Pop-Up by MRCT is now open at The Harvey Centre! A spokesperson said: Find us in the MRCT Community Support Centre, ground floor (former Wilko unit by the car…

BASILDON has its second Reform UK councillor as the party has celebrated its latest victory at the ballot boxes. Sam Journet has been elected as councillor for St Martin’s in the by-election which took place on July 17 reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Mr Journet won…

Harlow Town Pirates Walking Football Club (formerly Paringdon Pirates) Men’s Essex Walking Football League Over 60’s (Summer  Mid-Week League).  League Cup at Billericay FC, Tuesday 15th July.  The annual League Cup throws all 18 teams across 2 Divisions into 4 qualifying groups. The Pirates were…

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