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A COUPLE whose newborn baby was starved of oxygen during labour have told a coroner’s court she was “failed by those looking after her” reports the BBC. An inquest is being held into the death of Emmy Russo, who was born at Princess Alexandra Hospital…
PARENTS, pupils and teachers from Hare Street Community School and nursery were celebrating this week as they secured an outstanding OFSTED judgement for the second consecutive time during an inspection that took place in early March 2025. Photo: Assistant Headteacher Mark Grant and SENco/Year 6…
A TRIAL date for a man accused of the attempted murder of two police officers in 2023 has still not been set. Declan Diedrick, 23, of Hull Grove, Harlow, was charged with two counts of attempted murder and one count of possession of a knife…
WE HAD a fantastic Thursday night at the Harlow Playhouse with the Chair of Harlow Council’s Celebrate Harlow event. We thought it was only fair that as each act gave their time for charity that we would give one their own platform and where we…
HELPING hard working families get safe and secure homes and kickstarting economic growth are driving the government’s agenda, as the Chancellor and Deputy Prime Minister today (Tuesday 25 March) announced up to 18,000 new social and affordable homes will be built with a £2 billion…
A HARLOW mum is raising funds for her daughter’s school. Demine Warner’s daughter attends Harlow Fields and College. Demine Warner said: “Together with the rest of the Blake Class, students and parents, will be doing a sponsored walk around Harlow Town Park. On our walk…
A HARLOW Council By Election for the Mark Hall Ward will take place on Thursday 1 May 2025. The By Election follows the resignation of Aiden O’Dell (Labour). The notice of election has been published on the council’s website: https://www.harlow.gov.uk/sites/default/files/documents/Notice%20of%20election%20-%20Mark%20Hall.pdf
A FORMER Essex Police officer has been found to have committed gross misconduct by making sexually inappropriate comments to a woman, who was a member of the public, whilst on duty. An investigation by our Professional Standards Department found former Essex Police Inspector Sami Dawood…
HARLOW Council has purchased Adams House as part of its plans to rebuild Market Square in Harlow town centre which are due to start shortly. The purchase follows agreement made by councillors in December 2024 to move ahead with the acquisition. The 1960s 3-storey building,…
A SPECIAL celebration lunch was held last week (Friday 21 March) for local businesses that were awarded the first phase of Harlow Digital Boost Business Grants. Stort Valley Gifting Funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the Digital Business Boost Grant aims to enhance the…
WE HAD a fantastic Thursday night at the Harlow Playhouse with the Chair of Harlow Council’s Celebrate Harlow event. We thought it was only fair that as each act gave their time for charity that we would give one their own platform and where we…
PLEASE join us for this free event as we talk about all things mental health and try to normalise mental health and to remove the taboos stigmas and shame which sometimes gets attached to mental health illness This Monday 24th March Aaron will continue to…
THE public will now see exactly what’s being done to tackle potholes, as the Government will now require councils in the East of England to prove progress or face losing cash. From mid-April, local authorities will start to receive their share of the Government’s record…
A HARLOW man is set to stand trial over charges relating to the dealing of heroin and crack cocaine. Jonathan Munday, aged 54, of Berecroft, Harlow has been charged with the following. Between February 12th, 2025 and March 10th 2025 at Harlow were concerned in…
WE HAD a fantastic Thursday night at the Harlow Playhouse with the Chair of Harlow Council’s Celebrate Harlow event. We thought it was only fair that as each act gave their time for charity that we would give one their own platform and where we…
THERE’S plenty to enjoy at Vue Thurrock this Easter break, from the family blockbusters to returning favourites specifically chosen with younger audiences in mind. Arriving just in time for the school holidays (Friday 4 April), A Minecraft Movie welcomes fans to a world where creativity doesn’t just…
