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A MAN has been jailed for fatally attacking a 50-year-old amputee from Harlow in a Tesco car park in Hertford, but was cleared of murder, along with his partner and her son reports the BBC. Wayne Ambridge, who had one leg, died in hospital five…
ESSEX Police has been warned about its use of restraints – such as handcuffs, spit hoods and leg restraints – in custody, with some detainees being held in them for hours reports the BBC. An inspection was carried out on the force’s custody suites by…
EXCITING news as Harlow Council’s Pets’ Corner prepares for the arrival of some special new residents that will be revealed this winter. Works have now started on a new enclosure, which will occupy the space of an unused pond that has been empty for several…
CHILDREN and young people in England with special educational needs, including severe autism, are to be offered NHS eyesight, dental and ear checks in their schools from next year reports the BBC. Students with learning disabilities can struggle to say when they experience problems, meaning…
A HARLOW man has pled guilty to two counts of assaulting a woman as well as a charge of harassment. Luke Clark, aged 47, of No Fixed Abode, was charged with the following. On April 4th, 2024, in Harlow assaulted a female, thereby occasioning her actual…
HOSPITALS in Essex have begun monitoring the number of elderly patients needing treatment because of the cold in response to the cut to the winter fuel allowance for pensioners reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The winter fuel payment was previously paid to all pensioners to…
CHART-topping pop sensation and Essex boy Olly Murs will headline a huge homecoming concert at Chelmsford City Racecourse as part of his 15 Years of Hits UK tour. One of Britain’s biggest and best-loved stars, Olly – who grew up in nearby Witham – will…
A CHURCH Langley man has been charged with harassment. Arron Roberts, aged 28, of Elwood, Church Langley, Harlow was charged with the following. On May 5th, 2024, in Harlow, without reasonable excuse, you called a person 218 times, which you were prohibited from doing by…
ALL Holly’s hits and classics from his rock ’n’ roll pals are played live on stage by these five amazing young actor-musicians, who always delight crowds with their fabulous show. Featuring raw rock ’n’ roll, beautifully haunting ballads, energetic performances – and some genuinely hilarious moments – there is…
A NEW survey conducted by Will Aid, the national Will-writing campaign, has revealed an alarming gap in the public’s understanding about inheritance laws affecting cohabiting couples. The survey found that 72% of cohabitees in the East of England were unaware of the rules of intestacy…
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THE LEADER of Harlow Labour has expressed his deep concern over the number of chief executives that have come and gone at Harlow Council since the Tories came to power in 2021. Councillor James Griggs said: “Why can the Tories not keep a Chief Exec?…
THE interim chief executive of Harlow Council has stepped down from her role. Yvonne Rees was appointed in February after the sudden departure of Andrew Bramidge. Mr Bramidge was appointed after the departure of Brian Keane. All in all, if a new chief is appointed…
A MURAL depicting key scenes across Harlow was unveiled at Hare Street Primary Academy on Tuesday afternoon. The mural was created by Harlow artist Gnasher (Davis Nash) who has produced murals from a diverse number of clients including EasyJet and West Ham. A number of…
EIGHTIES tribute act Electrik Vinyl are set to play the Burnt Mill Snooker and Social Club this weekend. Electric Vinyl are a lively tribute show to the 80s with talented vocals, dance routines, costume changes and lots of 80s party fun and humour. Electrik Vinyl…
FROM Monday 7th October, a number of services will be operating from the former Wilko shop in the Harvey Centre. A spokesperson for the Michael Roberts Charitable Trust said: “We are immensely grateful to the Harvey Centre and Harlow Council for supporting us to make…
