A COURAGEOUS nurse whose bravery in Ethiopia during the famine directly led to Band Aid and Live Aid has spoken of her memories of the terrible events exactly 40 years ago reports Andy Lines of the Mirror. Claire Bertschinger, who is a patron of Harlow…

A 24-year-old man has been sent back to prison after he harassed a woman who was selling baby products online. As a registered sex offender, Josh Guilder, previously of Harlow and then Northampton, was required to abide by very strict conditions after leaving prison or…

CHRIS Vince MP is pleased to welcome Harlow’s regeneration ambitions which have taken a significant step forward, with confirmation from the Minister for Local Growth that the town will receive funding under the retained and reformed Long-Term Plan for Towns. A Labour spokesperson said: ‘This…

A TEENAGE girl is in a serious condition in hospital following a road traffic collision in Harlow on Thursday morning. An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called around 10.55am to a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on Edinburgh Way…

A VULNERABLE man with a history of mental issues took his own life just nine days after arriving at Chelmsford Prison after being remanded into custody. Mohammed Eumda died in his cell at HMP Chelmsford on January 30, 2023, after he had been charged by…

THE Princess Alexandra Hospital Charity has united with a local corporate partner which will support the charity in boosting fundraising efforts and raising awareness within the local community. Office Fox Limited, a technology and furniture business that supports all types of office and remote working…

A SERVING Essex Police officer has been charged with a number of child sexual offences. PC Mark Ling, 38, of Ipswich, was arrested in September and has now been charged with eight counts of sexual communications with a child, two counts of cyber flashing, and…

THIS AUTUMN people across the East of England are being urged to embrace the ups and downs of a unique challenge for Stand Up To Cancer, the joint fundraising campaign from Cancer Research UK and Channel 4. Gym bunnies and sofa surfers alike are being…

HARLOW’S Conservative-run Council is delighted that an extra £20 million towards the rebuilding of the town centre is set to be released The huge funding boost comes on top of the £20 million Levelling Up Fund and the £23.7 million Towns Fund both awarded to…

A CURRY chef from an acclaimed Bangladeshi restaurant in Harlow has won Chef of the Year 2024 at a prestigious awards ceremony. Nesar Ahmed, of Moonlight Tandoori in Perry Road, was crowned the East of England King of Spice at a star-studded ceremony held by…

RESPONDING to the Chancellor’s Budget statement, Policy Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Tina McKenzie, said: “Increasing the employment allowance for small businesses by a record amount is a very welcome move and we’re pleased the Chancellor has heard us loud and clear.…

STREETS 2 Homes have made a request for donations for the following items as they are running  very low on warm clothing. The numbers of rough sleepers have hit a high of 25 and so are going through clothing very quickly. Below are a list…

SANTA’S brand-new grotto is opening on the ground floor from 14th November! Featuring enchanting interactive decorations, a visit to our grotto promises to be a truly magical experience for all. Entry fee is £6 per child, and all children will receive a gift to take…

A CONSERVATIVE councillor for Old Harlow has expressed his disappointment at the Labour budget. Councillor Joel Charles said: “It is disappointing that the Chancellor chose not to provide a more detailed update on the hospital building programme review. Harlow needs a new hospital. The outcome…