A WOMAN posing as an Essex police officer is the latest fraudster to attempt to steal money or credit cards in a complex telephone scam being carried out across the county. The woman, who calls herself Jennifer Clark, or Jennifer Lark, has tried at least…

COUNCIL housing tenants who have had home improvements carried out are being invited to share their experiences at a meeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014. The meeting, which will take place at The Wayre in Old Harlow (CM17 0DS) at 6.30pm, will be attended by…

ESSEX POLICE received a call from a concerned motorist this afternoon, stating that they had witnessed a collision between a Silver Renault Clio and a teenage pedestrian. The motorist stated that the collision took place at just after 3.30 pm on Howard Way near to…

THE eco-minded team at the Harvey Centre has received a Silver ‘Zero Waste Award’ for their contribution to the environment. The coveted awards, which are open to the private, public and community sector, aim to recognise organisations that are committed to reaching their goal of…

EIGHTY-six per cent of parents with children aged 18 or under agree that children should be playing outdoors more – says a new survey commissioned by Essex Country Parks. The survey results are being released to coincide with the start of Essex Country Parks’ full…

SHEET metal fabricators, Harlow Group had their big open day on Wednesday 26 March 2014 to celebrate the completion of 5,500 square foot extension together with the introduction of fibre laser technology. The new building significantly increases manufacturing capacity, whilst also allowing a complete redesign…

A CONFERENCE to promote the East of England life sciences sector held in Jiangsu province attracted interest from potential investors from all over China. Delegates from the East of England’s cutting edge life sciences sector are in Jiangsu this week to forge business links which…

ICE cream man Stephen Daniel has come up with a cool idea to raise money for the Hospice this summer. If you are organising a school or village fete, family fun day, music festival, country show or even a wedding then he will donate a…

AN east London man arrested as part of a police initiative to “enhance the quality of life for people” living in Harlow has pleaded guilty to drug-dealing. Operation Hornet was Essex Police’s response to community concerns and intelligence following reported Class A drug activity and…

THE SPONSORS responsible for Mark Hall, has been barred from opening any more schools, because of serious concerns about the education being provided to children. They have been told they can’t open new free schools or academies until they prove that pupils at their existing…

HARLOW’S MP Robert Halfon has praised Harlow’s lollipop ladies in the House of Commons whilst asking for the Government to look into ways that school crossing patrols can continue to take place in Harlow. This is following the news that Essex County Council are considering…

POLICE in Harlow would like to identify this man in connection with the alleged theft of towels from the Range store in Harlow. It happened at just before 6pm on Friday, February 21, at the shop in Edinburgh Way. The man is thought to have…

NOW and again, a theatrical performance comes along that leaves you so impressed with the quality of the performance, with the delivery, with the stunning use of every sense, so as to leave the audience stunned, surprised and truly inspired. Tunnels by the Frozen Light…

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a children’s playground in Harlow was damaged by vandals. Children’s toys were broken and plant pots smashed at the Smiles Montessori Pre-School in The Fairway near Bush Fair. It happened at around 7.30pm on Saturday, March 22. Officers believe…