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A NEW online notification system has been launched to keep parents up-to-date about unplanned school closures. The system has been introduced by Essex County Council to allow parents and guardians to access information about school closures faster and more effectively via the internet. All Essex…
With Christmas a month away, Essex County Council, Essex Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex are urging victims not to carry on suffering and instead act now and seek help. The campaign is also supported by public services across the county through…
WITH the festive shopping well underway, shoppers are looking to grab a bargain this weekend at intu Lakeside, as Black Friday weekend begins. Traditionally an American spending weekend, Black Friday will see visitors to the Thurrock shopping centre enjoy discounts of up to 25% off,…
The latest update on unauthorised encampments is as follows: Showground Town Park (land owned by Harlow Council): There are eight caravans on this land which arrived yesterday evening (20 October 2014). They have been served with Direction to Leave letters stating that they should leave…
Report FIRE CREWS had been called to an RTC involving four vehicles on the M11 between junction 7 and 6. One person was trapped by their injuries in a HGV. Update: Crews dealt with the incident by 19:00hrs. Incident: 1900 hrs UPDATED-M11-Partially blocked between J7…
ON Wednesday morning, YH was driving up Second Avenue in Harlow. Two police cars passed us as they went towards Tripton Road. We then saw a procession of cars, vans and caravans mount the pavement close to the Asda underpass and drive down the cycle…
THE Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) has dramatically reduced the number of patients who develop avoidable pressure ulcers (historically known as bed sores) thanks to an innovative, preventative, care regime. It’s estimated that annually around half a million people in the UK will develop…
Incident: 0715 hrs M11 Essex – One lane closed and queuing traffic on M11 southbound between J7, A414 (Harlow) and J6 M25, because of an accident.
TO finish off the year of plays, tribute nights and improvised comedy shows, Thompson Promotions is bringing back The Unimaginatively Titled Improvised Comedy Show to The Victoria Hall Theatre on Saturday 22nd November. Again, it will feature talented local performers Jane Prangnell, Kirstie Brough, Ben…
A SCHOOL which leapt from satisfactory to outstanding in just four years is opening up its doors to senior teachers across the country. Burnt Mill Academy, in First Avenue, Harlow, is inviting senior leadership teams to spend a day at the school to find out…
BEING homeless is especially hard at Christmas. For almost 20 years the Harlow Christmas Haven has provided a shelter for the homeless at Christmas. We provide simple accommodation and food in a warm, friendly and safe environment. The number of guests varies, but we can…
FOLLOWING the successful public funding appeal by the Council and the Harlow Town Centre Partnership which saw donations of over £6,000, the Christmas lights in Broad Walk, Harvey Centre Approach and Market Square will be officially ‘Switched On’ on tomorrow (17 November 2014) at 4.30pm.…
POLICE are releasing an efit image of a man suspected of an indecent exposure in Harlow. A MAN described as being aged in his 20s, clean shaven, wearing a black jacket and black trousers, exposed himself to a woman in Felmongers, Harlow, at around 9.45am…
POOR weather conditions overnight have led to Harlow Council postponing the Christmas light switch-on this evening (Friday, November 14). The lights, which were partly paid-for by local businesses, were due to be switched on in Broad Walk and Market Square this evening. However, heavy rain…
PRIMARY schools within the Burnt Mill Co-operative Academy Trust (BMAT) are spending the coming year working with Discover Children’s Story Centre, in Stratford. Discover is a hands-on creative literacy centre providing arts activities, learning opportunities and creative events with a focus on stories. The schools…
A MAN has been charged with two firearms offences following an incident at Harlow. Police were called to Staple Tye shopping centre shortly before 6.50pm on Tuesday November 11 following reports that a man had produced a firearm while arguing with another man. Following subsequent…
