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MANUFACTURING leaders in the East of England are being urged to sign up to Made Smarter, the UK Government programme helping SMEs embrace digital technologies for growth. Registration is now open to access fully funded expert advice, leadership training, student interns and up to £20,000…
THE Harlow Conservatives have confirmed John Steer as their candidate for the Mark Hall by-election on 1 May. The by-election follows the resignation of the one of the Labour councillors for the area. Commenting on the choice facing Mark Hall residents, John said: “Mark Hall…
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after officers investigating the death of a man in Harlow executed a targeted warrant. An Essex police spokesperson said: “We’re continuing inquiries into a fatal collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian at a cycle path…
ANYONE who purchases a flat in the UK will likely be acquiring a leasehold property. Some 4.8 million homes in England are leasehold, which equates to about one fifth of the total housing stock. As a leaseholder, you’ll enjoy many of the benefits of owning…
BRITAIN’S biggest business group has chosen Jade Uko to lead volunteer activity in the East of England. Jade has become new Regional Chair at FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) for the whole of the East of England region, which covers Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. FSB…
A SENIOR Harlow Labour councillor has continued to campaign over period poverty. Councillor Kay Morrison asked a number of questions to the portfolio holder, cllr Danielle Brown. The questions and film are below. https://youtu.be/COLnvpsXp9s?si=Z-fLevtzgtT3I2XS Councillor Kay Morrison to Councillor Danielle Brown (Portfolio Holder for Community…
THE IT team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT), in collaboration with its mobile connectivity partner Freshwave, has been awarded third place in the prestigious 2025 Global Telecoms Awards. The awards aim to recognise excellence in innovation and leadership within the telecommunications industry…
NETWORK Rail is urging the public to stay vigilant and report fly-tipping to help maintain a cleaner, safer railway for everyone and help reduce disruption to rail services. Fly-tipping, along with cable theft and graffiti, is a form of railway vandalism that disrupts passenger journeys…
CANALABILITY, a charity based on the Herts/Essex border, is celebrating a major milestone in its missionto provide inclusive and accessible boating experiences. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers, donors, and the National Lottery Community Fund, the charity has successfully raised the necessary funds to…
THE leader of Harlow Labour Councillor James Griggs asked the portfolio holder for communities, cllr Danielle Brown, a number of questions on the subject. See below. https://youtu.be/4XjsAb6Dot4?si=jxkJ-1A4WxTDu8hK Question Councillor James Griggs to Councillor Danielle Brown (Portfolio Holder for Community and Wellbeing): Way back last summer…
DETECTIVES have launched a murder investigation after a fatal collision in Harlow. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We were called to reports of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian near a cycle path off Momples Road, at around 5.30pm on Saturday 29 March.…
MPS from across Essex joined forces to shine a light on the county’s much-loved tourist attractions, destinations and top places to stay and eat. Tourism in Essex is worth £3.5 billion; the county welcomes 54.2 million visitors a year, making the sector one of the…
YOUR everyday life could be everything to a child in care. Foster carers come from all different walks of life, each bringing unique life experiences. Read more about Kaylie’s experience as a foster parent below. Kaylie, a foster carer from Halstead, began her journey into…
Update: Sunday morning. We have spoken to Essex Police and we should get a statement this morning. ESSEX Police have sealed off a section of Momples Road in Harlow (1900 hrs). The area in question is close to Burgoyne Hatch (The Purple Emperor). The police…
A LEADING councillor has thanked members of the emergency services who attended a serious fire at the Phoenix Hotel in North Weald on Friday night. The Home Office operated hotel was being used as a temporary accommodation centre for people seeking asylum. Credit: Ongar Fire…
FINDINGS from the Domestic Homicide Project released today reveal that 262 people died in England and Wales as a result of domestic abuse in the past year. The annual report tracks the scale and nature of domestic abuse-related deaths in quick-time, both from the previous…
