RESIDENTS of Harlow and surrounding areas are being offered a unique opportunity to give back to their community by volunteering with the chaplaincy team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT). The hospital is welcoming applications from individuals who would like to provide comfort,…

THE Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released interim guidance on how organisations should interpret the UK Supreme Court’s ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex in law reports the BBC. The new guidance, external says that, in places like hospitals, shops and restaurants,…

NESTING season is under way and as the weather starts to improve, Essex Police’s specialist Rural Engagement Team is reminding everyone that all wild birds, their nests and eggs are protected in law. Not only is stealing birds’ eggs a crime, the nests themselves and…

CAREERS leaders across the UK can now benefit from a new STEM careers guide to help drive passion and interest amongst young people for a future in engineering and technology – predicted to grow faster than any other sector between now and 2030. ‘Advancing STEM…

THE dogs and dedicated staff at the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, are preparing for their close-up once again as filming begins on the next two series, and a Christmas special of the smash hit U&W show, Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake.  The…

THE Harvey Centre is thrilled to share the heartwarming success of its recent Community Easter Egg Appeal. Both shoppers and retailers came together to spread seasonal cheer to the residents of Alexandra House, a local care home that provides care and nursing support for older…

A LARGE office block in Harlow Town Centre is available forsake. The site extends to approximately 0.18 acres (0.07 ha) and comprises a four-storey building within Harlow Town Centre. The property consists of a public house on the ground and first floor, that have been…

Unfortunately, due to the nature of work taking place, there will be no access for vehicles on Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019 and Hammarskjold Road during closure periods. Emergency services access will be maintained on Hammarskjold Road, but unavailable southbound on Fifth Avenue –…

RAINBOW Services will be giving away preloved dresses, suits and accessories – FREE! Volunteer personal shoppers to help you find the outfit of your dreams. Refreshments available. Photo opportunity to capture that special moment! Young people must be accompanied by an adult.

FIGURES obtained by No Win No Fee Solicitors Co found that, since 2020, Essex County Fire & Rescue Service has had to pay out over £600k to successful public and employee claims against the service. Firefighters face numerous dangers on a daily basis, including fighting fires, working…

THE Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) for Essex is inviting residents from across the Harlow district to attend a public meeting to learn more about crime and community safety in their area.  The meeting will take place on Tuesday 6th May at Passmores Academy, Tracyes…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince rose on the floor of the House of Commons to highlight the state of the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow. In a debate led by the Liberal Democrats on the physical condition of hospitals, Mr Vince took the opportunity to shine…

IN the run up to VE Day 80 on May 8th, we will repeat the biographies of the men from the villages in around rural Harlow who gave their lives for our freedom. The villages of Harlow, Potter Street, Netteswell and Great Parndon saw brave…

PATIENTS’ satisfaction with GP services has collapsed in recent years as family doctors have switched to providing far fewer face-to-face appointments, new research has revealed reports The Guardian. The proportion of patients seeing a GP in person has plummeted from more than four-fifths (80.7%) in…