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HARLOW Council is set to deliver on its promise to buy and redevelop Terminus House as part of its plan to build Harlow’s future. Last night, councillors unanimously approve plans to purchase the 13-storey main building and 6-storey car park with the area to undergo…
AN Essex mental health trust has apologised for failing to properly care for a patient in the lead up to her death. The apology from Essex Partnership University NHS Trust (EPUT) comes after a report concluded its neglect of Julie Beasley, following her period of…
ESSEX County Council has opened applications for the third round of its learning disabilities and autism business grants. A total of £195,000 is available for Small and Medium Sized businesses, with £150,000 of it coming from the county council. The pot has been further boosted…
CREATIVE writing workshops for mothers of young children across south Essex are helping to improve the mental health and wellbeing of children and whole families. The project, delivered by University of Essex researcher Dr Penny Simpson in partnership with Home Start Essex, will see more…
A BRITISH Army medic from Harlow has taken part in a major military exercise close to the border with Russia. Private Kara Bull, 2 Medical Regiment, is currently deployed to Estonia where she provided medical support for soldiers on Exercise Hedgehog. Photo: Kara Bull: Crown…
FRIENDS of Latton Green Charity Car Park. Full details below
THE introduction of volunteers into inpatient services at Essex Partnership University NHS Trust (EPUT) has led to a threefold increase in patient feedback. The initiative, launched in response to low levels of patient reviews through the iWantGreatCare (iWGC) feedback platform, focused on trained volunteers visiting…
WE have heard from the politicians regarding the extension to free school meals. But we have also asked a number of headteachers. Our interview with the chief executive of the Passmores Co-Operative Learning Community. https://youtu.be/h8opzdyUu7o?si=DXgIqnKI6vMPXKwB We also asked the chief executive of the Our Lady…
HARLOW MP has welcomed the news that more children in Harlow and across the country are to receive free school meals. Over half a million more children will benefit from a free nutritious meal every school day, as the government puts £500 back into parents’…
GREATER Anglia is celebrating Pride Month 2025 and is inviting those heading to parades and festivals across East Anglia and London to let the train take the strain. The operator, which runs trains from London to Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Suffolk, and Norfolk, has stations close…
THE PRIME Minister Sir Keir Starmer visited The Downs Primary in Harlow at lunchtime as part of his government’s announcement on free school meals. Over half a million more children will benefit from a free nutritious meal every school day, as the government puts £500…
Review: Bad Girls at Harlow Playhouse By Harlow Amateur Theatre Society (HATS) EVERYTHING that is great about HATS was summed up in the two hours they performed Bad Girls in Theatre 2 at the Harlow Playhouse. It began with a heartbreaking entrance as a teenage…
A HARLOW resident has appeared in court charged with strangling a woman and a number of other charges. Monir Hussain, aged 33, of The Hides, Harlow faced the following charges at Chelmsford Magistrates Court. Between April 1st and April 15th, 2025, at Harlow, intentionally strangled…
“THIS incident could have had devastating consequences. This man got behind the wheel of a lorry and then drove on the busy motorway, putting lives at risk. “Officers responded quickly, ensuring no-one was hurt and this was thanks to motorists who were aware of the…
TO mark World Environment Day, London Stansted is shining a light on the surprising wildlife and nature quietly thriving around the airport, from deer and foxes to rare wildflowers and great crested newts. Surrounded by the Essex countryside, the airport is home to a rich…
HARLOW Islamic Centre to hold Eid in the Town Park. Full details below. ========================
