INSPECTORS have recognised a local academy’s hard work at improving their school. Mark Hall Academy, in Harlow, Essex, joined BMAT Education in January 2021 after being graded as ‘Inadequate’ by Ofsted in 2020. Since then, staff within the academy and the trust have worked tirelessly…

Dear Editor, May 20 marks one year since live exports were banned from Great Britain ending long, gruelling journeys abroad for millions of animals. This was a historic moment of celebration after more than 50 years of campaigning and a milestone moment for the UK…

HUNDREDS of Essex residents were among the victims of dating scams that cost UK victims over a quarter of a billion pounds in three years, according to new data released by Action Fraud. In response to a Freedom of Information request sent by fraud recovery…

CAN you help Essex Police? They are looking for Rhys Lincoln as they are worried about him and want to make sure he is okay. The 21-year-old is white, of slim build and around 5ft 8 ins tall. He has connections to the Harlow area…

THE Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) has recently reviewed its car parking tariffs for patients and visitors at The Princess Alexandra Hospital. A spokesperson said: “The focus is on revising our charges to help manage demand in response to patient and visitor feedback on…

HARLOW Council leader, Dan Swords laid out his vision for the town for the next twelve months. Councillor Swords was re-elected by his fellow Conservative councillors to lead the group for the next twelve months. He created new two new portfolios. Perhaps the most significant…

EXPERIENCE the unforgettable sound of a generation with Barry Steele alongside an extraordinary ensemble of talented musicians and singers as together they pay homage to the timeless music of Roy Orbison, The Traveling Wilburys and many of The Big O’s friends. When it comes to…

SIX new fire engines will soon be ready to respond in Essex helping to keep people safer.  Part of a £3.7 million investment by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, the 12 new Scania appliances will give firefighters access to the latest technology and include:  Storage…

Photo: Brian Thomas Photography ON Thursday night, Harlow Council hosted their Civic Awards Ceremony. We thought it was only proper that we show cased each worthy recipient. was one of the recipients of the young citizen awards. https://youtu.be/aFk5fYOz8TU?si=tZ-7GUmfcsG3KTAX

Photo: Brian Thomas Photography ON Thursday night, Harlow Council hosted their Civic Awards Ceremony. We thought it was only proper that we show cased each worthy recipient. Daniel Rumelhart wins young citizen award. https://youtu.be/RTipMRpTtuk?si=V8fdZTR_7BkWP9AA

Photo: Brian Thomas Photography ON Thursday night, Harlow Council hosted their Civic Awards Ceremony. We thought it was only proper that we show cased each worthy recipient. Olivia Bolwerk was one of the recipients of the young citizen awards. https://youtu.be/O-1rZuDRo5s?si=-wOBNkcCRXqGl03f

A MAN has died following a collision near Stansted Airport. We were called to reports of a collision near to the Esso service station on Start Hill at 2.30am today (Sunday 18 May) where a silver Renault Megane had left the road. Emergency services, including…

Update: Sara Karim, who was missing in Harlow, has now been found. ESSEX Police are looking for Sara Karim who is missing from Harlow. Sara, 60, was last seen in the area of the Asda at the Water Gardens at around 11.25am today (Sunday 18…

POLICE want to speak to these two men in connection with thefts from a shop in Harlow where items worth a four figure sum were taken. Almost 50 bottles of alcohol were stolen from the shop in the Water Gardens on 16 April. If you…