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TO mark the 50-year anniversary of Federation of Small Businesses, (FSB) the not-for-profit organisation is helping small businesses from across Essex to make their business count by holding their inaugural ‘Business Bootcamp’. Held at the University of Essex’s landmark building of Essex Business School, with a…
THE CHANCELLOR of the Exchequer has delivered her first key note speech just a few days after Labour won a landslide victory at the General Election. The whole speech is below but we thought we would highlight the part on planning. Ms Reeves said: We…
A FORMER shopkeeper whose commercial waste was found dumped outside her business address in Canterbury, has been ordered by a court to pay £732. Kiran Khalid, 38, of Harlow pleaded guilty to two offences when she appeared before Folkestone Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 2 July.…
ESSEX County Council unveils guide to early years careers for school leavers The council has launched a guide packed with expert advice to help school leavers kickstart their careers in early years and childcare. The guide features tips from experienced practitioners and is part of…
A TEENAGER has been charged following an incident in Old Harlow that left another teenager seriously injured. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “A fifteen-year-old has been charged with wounding with intent, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, assault by beating and using…
ESSEX Police want to speak to Nicky Brown, 54, in connection with alleged breaches of bail conditions. Brown has links to areas across north Essex, as well as Harlow and Epping. He is described as around 5ft 7ins in height, with thinning hair and a…
HARLOW Playhouse, in collaboration with KD Academy, is thrilled to announce an exclusive West End Workshop designed for children aged 6 to 18 years on the Harlow Playhouse Stage. This one-day event will take place on 23 August from 10 am to 4 pm, with…
NICK’S loving grandparents never let him forget where he belongs – in New Jersey in the bosom of his tenacious, tender-hearted, loud, loving and well-fed Italian- American family. But when Nick is offered his dream job on the other side of America, Frank, Aida, Emma…
EARLIER on in the summer term, the children and staff at Hare Street Primary were involved in an election of their own to find the schools first ever Head Girl and Head Boy. Duties have included supporting younger children across the school, engaging with guests…
ST Clare Hospice and Parndon Mill launch collaborative arts project to engage ethnically diverse communities in The Unspoken Conversation. Explore your understanding of death, dying and loss at a series of creative art workshops being run by St Clare Hospice in partnership with Harlow’s Parndon…
HARLOW has a new MP. It’s fifth since we became a distinct constituency in 1974. Chris Vince joins Stan Newens, Jerry Hayes, Bill Rammell and Robert Halfon. We thought we would take this opportunity to look at how each party performed as well as a…
TALENTED students at St Edmund’s Prep School ended the academic year with a stunning musical production of Shrek, captivating the audience with their remarkable performances and breathtaking set designs. The School’s Hall was filled with excitement as members of the audience took to their seats…
DETECTIVES investigating a serious assault in Harlow have made an arrest and are continuing their enquiries. They were called to reports of an assault in the area of Gilden Way playing fields, shortly after 10pm on Saturday 6 July It was found that a teenage…
WESTFIELD London is home to the car park in England where crime is most common, a new study has found. Insurance experts Howden Insurance analysed official police data in England on the number of crimes committed on or near a parking area between February 2023…
THE national charity Driving Mobility is inviting all members of the public and professionals, with an interest in driving with a disability, to its Herts Ability Driving Assessment Centre in Harlow for a free Open Day on the 11th July 2024. Thursday 11th July, Herts…
RHIANNON Faith Company and Harlow Playhouse are thrilled to announce the Care Weekender 2024 – a weekend of free family-friendly arts and creative activities celebrating care and community. The Care Weekender will run on Friday 2nd August (2 – 7pm), Saturday 3rd August (12 -…





