THE government in England is planning the biggest reimagining of the NHS in its history reports the BBC. It follows a damning report by surgeon and independent peer Lord Darzi, which warned the health service was in a “critical condition”. Click below for full details.…

ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward following an assault on an emergency worker. On Friday 20th September, shortly before 8pm, Harlow Community Policing Team responded to reports of a Quadbike being illegally driven along Glebelands, Harlow. Upon attendance…

OFFICERS investigating an incident in Harlow in which a man was struck by a car are asking witnesses to come forward. It was reported that a man was knocked to the ground by a car in Tillwicks Road, Harlow, shortly after 2.35pm on 23 August.…

OFFICERS investigating a vehicle fire in Harlow are asking for the public’s help. They were notified of a vehicle alight at North Grove, Harlow, on September 9th by colleagues in the fire service. It was reported that a man was seen leaving the location in the general…

LEADING estate agent Reyland Johnson is proud to announce that it has been awarded exclusive Membership of The Guild of Property Professionals for Harlow & Sawbridgeworth. The Guild is a nationwide network of approaching 800 leading estate agents, all dedicated to maintaining the very highest…

IT was yet another great feat of fundraising for funeral directors, Daniel Robinson & Sons, who have funeral homes in Old Harlow and Wych Elm, when they held their Annual Charity Golf Day on Wednesday, 11th September, at Colne Valley Golf Club. All the funds…

HARLOW Labour councillors were divided over a motion proposed by the Harlow Conservatives over the controversial restrictions to Winter Fuel Allowance due to be imposed by the Labour government. The motion was proposed by Sumners councillor Russell Perrin. But as you may see from the…

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of possession of imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence following an incident in Harlow. Police responded to a report of a man believed to be in possession of a weapon in the wooded area off…

CHRIS Vince MP for Harlow has today demanded answers from the Conservatives after “years of misleading commitments” over The Princess Alexandra Hospital. The previous Conservative government’s reckless overspending left a £22bn black hole in the country’s finances claims Labour. The Princess Alexandra Hospital was included…

HOPES of Harlow ever getting a new hospital have been dealt another blow as the goverment has offically announced which new hospitals proposals are under review and which ones are not. Last month the chancellor of the exchequer, Rachel Reeves announced that there would be…

A PROGRAMME of inspections by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found continued concerns about the quality of NHS hospital maternity services with common issues impacting on safety at services across the country. In a report published today (Thursday 19 September) CQC presents the findings…

A FASTER and greener technique to repair roads is being rolled out across Essex following successful trials in Colchester and Tendring. The new method, created by Roadmender, uses recycled materials from old lorry tyres to produce less waste and fewer CO2 emissions compared to other…

A 999 emergency call centre run by East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) is at risk of closure, the trust has confirmed reports the BBC. About 200 staff are employed at the site in Bedford and three options are being considered: closing, repurposing…

THERE were very stormy scenes in the council chamber last night over a vote to increase the council leader’s allowance by over 200%. Labour’s anger was compounded by what they saw as the “stifling of debate” as the Tories used procedure to ensure the matter…