A HARLOW-based gift business that was founded during the Covid-19 pandemic has quickly expanded, tripling sales of gifts and hampers in one year, after its founder used insights gained from the Help to Grow: Management Course. Founded by Emma Robson and her husband in 2020,…

TWO men have been charged with drug offences following a series of warrants in Harlow. Ricky Brinkly, 24, of Mallows Green, Harlow, and Charlie Adcock, 19, of Spinning Wheel Mead, Harlow, have both been charged with being concerned in the supply of Class A and…

A HARLOW resident has been charged with an offence that relates to dismantling stolen vehicles. Lukas Meskauskas, aged 28, of The Hides, Harlow has been charged with the following. Between December 26th 2023 and June 27th 2024 at Braintree conspired together with other persons to…

THREE former Harlow councillors, who served their town for a over 75 years have been awarded the status of alderman of the town. It is an honorary title intended to recognise eminent service of past members of a council. The people awarded were: Eddie Johnson,…

BUSINESSES around Essex have joined Ripped Gym in Harlow in raising money for PAPYRUS. It’s a UK charity for Prevention of Young Suicide, dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.  Mia Wyatt, niece…

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BITE-sized training modules to encourage more sustainable business practices and digital badges for those who complete the training. Businesses can now learn how to be greener with Essex County Council’s easily digestible Great Start programme. A series of free educational videos aim to support local…

AN inspirational young para-athlete from Harlow has thanked her “amazing” foster carers for their support after being specially invited to the Paris 2024 Paralympics to gain experience for the future. Rising star Bebe Jackson, aged 18, is heading to the French capital to witness the…

AS we get ready to mark national ‘Know your Numbers Week’ (2 to 8 September), the NHS in Hertfordshire and west Essex is urging people over 40 to come forward for a potentially life-saving blood pressure check. Around one in four adults in the UK…

THE Harvey Centre based pop-up shop has announced an extension to its opening – closing now on 4th September – to help families preparing for the coming term at an affordable price. Ranging from 50p to £3, the community project is open on weekdays from…

ON Thursday 5 September, ACL Essex will host an Advice Day at ACL Harlow. From 10.30am to 7.30pm, staff will be on-hand to provide friendly support and advice to talk through learning options. ACL Essex offers a range of accredited courses and qualifications that will…

ESSEX Police are appealing for dashcam footage or witnesses following a fatal collision in Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey. We were called to reports of a single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle at about 9.35pm on Tuesday 27 August. Sadly, the rider died at the scene.…

HARLOW Council and Essex Police have taken joint action to deal with an unauthorised encampment on Second Avenue today. Commenting on the action, the Leader of Harlow Council, Cllr Dan Swords said: “We were informed early this morning that an unauthorised traveller encampment had arrived…

RACKETS at the ready! Award-winning Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate – the only hotel in the South East of England with a dedicated outdoor padel tennis court – has revealed its new Padel Tennis Staycation, inviting both seasoned players and newcomers to enjoy a…