Dear Sir, THOUSANDS of farmers descended upon Westminster today to call on Labour to reverse the Family Farm Tax. I was proud to stand alongside them. I think inheritance tax is wrong as a matter of principle, but to impose it on family farms is…

HIGH Street job losses are “inevitable”, prices will rise, and shops will close because of tax rises in the Budget and other rising costs, a group of the biggest retailers in the UK is warning reports the BBC. Tesco, Amazon, Greggs, Next, and dozens of other…

A HUGE convoy will take place on Saturday 7th December to give local children and theirfamilies a special treat. All the families have been affected by bereavement or illnessand the day is designed to make them feel special, something that many of them havenot experienced…

THE countdown is on for the Christmas Light Switch On! Saturday 23rd November – Join us all at the Water Gardens for Harlow’s annual Light Switch On event. The day’s schedule includes: ⭐ 11am – 1pm Hoodoo Radio⭐ 1pm Graham School of Dance & Theatre…

OFSTED inspectors have praised a Harlow school for its transformation – highlighting the “significant improvements” made since it joined a new academy trust. Ofsted says in a report out today that Beckmead Moundwood Academy – a pupil referral unit for children and young people aged…

THE Property Flood Resilience (PFR) grant can help you secure your property against flooding. It is: available to eligible residents in Essex excluding the unitary authorities of Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock goes towards the purchase and installation costs of products which help to minimise flood damage,…

LONDON Stansted played host to its annual Transport Forum on Wednesday, November 14, bringing together more than 100 transport professionals and community representatives from across the region. The event, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, provided a platform for the airport and its transport providers…

A DEDICATED government unit to improve performance across policing and make our streets safer will be announced by the Home Secretary this week. In a speech at the annual conference hosted by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and Association for Police and Crime Commissioners…

EAST Herts Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a girl who has gone missing from Sawbridgeworth. Tegan, aged 12, was last seen at around 6.15pm yesterday evening (Sunday 17 November) at her home address. She is described as being around 5ft 2in…

TRANSPORT Secretary Louise Haigh made a major announcement on funding for bus services in Harlow and beyond. The press release from the Department of Transport (DFT) is below. We spoke to the minister at Terminus Street in Harlow Town Centre. We also spoke to Harlow…

DANIEL Robinson and Sons invite you a Carols and Candlelight remembrance service in Sawbridgeworth. Full details below.

ESSEX County Council has launched the Aspirational Essex programme to support employers, training providers and residents in Essex, Southend and Thurrock. A new accreditation scheme to help boost skills and improve job opportunities has launched in Essex. Essex County Council announced the Aspirational Essex programme…

PURFORD Green had lots of fun on Friday whilst raising money for Children in Need. Every class had a surprise visit from the big bear himself – Pudsey,  and all the children took part in the RunPudsey sponsored challenge. The school as a whole raised…

EMERGENCY doctors have sounded the alarm over an approaching winter crisis that they say is already putting patients in overstretched A&E departments at risk reports The Guardian. Nearly all medics (94%) fear patients are coming to harm because of the conditions in A&E departments around…