A TEENAGER has been charged with attempted murder and kidnap after two incidents in Harlow town centre. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “It was reported to us that, at about 2.15pm on Tuesday 7 January, a 17-year-old boy was forced into a vehicle in Terminus…

FOOD SERVICE wholesaler Bidfood has announced that it is no longer recognising the two trade unions that represent its workers. Unite, the UK’s leading union, has warned that industrial action is probable at food wholesale and distributor Bidfood unless the company reverses its decision to…

ESSEX Police have yet to make an arrest in relation to a knifepoint robbery in Old Harlow. The robbery took place at Fine, on the High Street in Old Harlow. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “The investigation continues. No arrests at this stage.” We did…

A FUND of £800,000 is due to be established to support Ukrainian refugees’ move into private rented accommodation reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The Homes for Ukraine (HfU) scheme, launched by the central government in response to the war in Ukraine, has seen over 2,345…

YOU are invited to join the Harlow Sculpture Marathon, a fantastic virtual walking challenge in partnership with Harlow Council and Active Essex. This exciting initiative combines fitness, fun, and the arts, perfect for individuals and families alike. Starting on 23 January, participants will virtually explore a marathon…

THE Perfume Shop has had a scent-sational new addition as it opens the doors to another new and improved experiential store at Unit 26d, Harvey Centre. Opening in just a few days, the iconic retailer, who this year celebrates its 33rd Birthday, will be continuing…

NEW repair teams will address winter-related road damage until spring. Specialist repair crews will tackle potholes and road surface damage caused by winter conditions across Essex. Essex Highways’ new winter crews are funded by the Members’ Highways Initiative (MHI), launched last year by Essex County…

SHREK is set to come to St Mark’s School. Full details below.

MORE rail stations in the East of England are set to allow contactless payments at barriers. A further 15 stations in Essex, 11 in Hertfordshire, two in Buckinghamshire and one in Bedfordshire were due to introduce the tap-in tap-out payment system from February 2nd. The…

YESTERDAY’S announcement (20 January) is a significant delay to the original plans for a new Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH), but it does provide “certainty” that there will be a new hospital during the next decade. This afternoon, we went down to Princess Alexandra Hospital, to interview the…

MENOPAUSE Wellness Workshop set for February. Full details below.

PAULINE Quirke, famous for starring in TV sitcom Birds of a Feather, has retired from acting following a dementia diagnosis, her husband has said reports the BBC. “It is with a heavy heart that I announce my wife Pauline’s decision to step back from all…

HARLOW Council is now a Fostering Friendly employer – an accreditation by the UK’s leading fostering charity The Fostering Network, which encourages organisations to actively support fostering, and in particular, foster carer employees.   The council has implemented a new policy to make a real difference…

ESSEX Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) is leading the way in the transformation of mental health care, empowering patients and their families to have a voice in the future of its services. More than 250 patients and former patients have been employed to ensure…