A DISPERSAL order is set to be put in place covering Harlow and Epping following concerns raised over a potential large-scale unauthorised car meet. This follows similar recent events in the area which resulted in vehicles driving at excessive speeds and carrying out dangerous manoeuvres.…

FIREARMS officers deployed in the Harlow area to assist Metropolitan Police colleagues with an investigation into alleged firearms offences. As part of these inquiries, a vehicle was stopped in the Clifton Hatch area at around 8.50pm on Thursday 29 May. Clifton Hatch is off Commonside…

SIX St Clare Hospice volunteers rubbed shoulders with Royalty when they were nominated to attend the King’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday 20th May. The Royal invitation was extended to honour the invaluable contribution that the charity’s volunteers make to every aspect of…

EVER wondered what goes on up in the church tower when the bells are ringing? Now’s your chance to find out! Come to the Bell Ringing Open Morning at St Mary, Churchgate Street, on Saturday June 7th from 10am to 12pm. A spokesperson said: “Our…

ESSEX Police arrested 17 more people as they attempt to tackle offenders affecting communities across Essex, including a woman suspected of being concerned in the supply of cannabis in Rayleigh. A spokesperson said: “Our Operational Support Group (OSG) made nine of those arrests on Thursday…

A TARGET set for the East of England Ambulance Service to meet the national standard for its emergency requests has been described as a “extreme challenge”. Response times to category 2 requests – described as an emergency – have gone from 40 minutes in April…

PUPILS in Harlow are set to benefit from essential maintenance fixes being rolled out inschools across the country thanks to the Labour government, with up to £78.4 million beinginvested in schools across the East of England, through the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF). Children at Henry…

POLICE are appealing for help to locate a 34-year-old man from the Bury St Edmunds area who is wanted. Aiden Karolak is wanted in connection with an incident of grievous bodily harm that took place in Bury St Edmunds. He is described as white, around…

RHYS Lincoln who had been missing in Harlow has been located. A police spokesperson said: “Thank you for sharing our appeal, your support really does help us. He had previously been wanted in connection with a recall to prison investigation. A 21-year-old man was arrested…

WELCOME to Kumon Old Harlow. They are dedicated to helping students achieve academic excellence through personalised learning in Math and English. They aim to boost students’ confidence and develop their study skills. What is the Kumon method? At the heart of our method is the…

LAST chance for early bird pricing for this Enchanted Garden event! Tickets are currently £5 per child. However, please note that the price will increase to £6 starting May 1st. Event: Enchanted Garden Date: Saturday 31st May, 11am – 3pm Where: Harlow Museum & Walled…

PLANT Pots and Wellies’ Pickles will be exhibiting and running workshops at this event! Have you ever painted a picture with a dog? Here’s your chance! Art Exhibition at Jackson Square – 31st May & 1st June Join them at the Community Space, Bishop’s Stortford…

FROM 29 May, residents in Harlow can secure their membership at the new David Lloyd Club, which is set to open later this year in the town’s Innovation Park. Following overwhelming demand and sell-out of early memberships during two initial releases at the start of…

LAST week, officers from Harlow Special Constabulary visited St James C of E primary school in partnership with Essex Safer Roads team educating Year 5 pupils and drivers with the dangers of speeding.  Speed checks were done along Rye Hill Road and drivers going over…