THE Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) has announced the winner of its DAISY Awards® programme for May 2024.  This is a programme which enables patients, families and colleagues to honour a nurse or midwife who has made a difference to their care. The aim is…

A HARLOW man accused of plotting to rape and murder Holly Willoughby had searched online for “how to meet people who plan to kidnap celebrities”, a court heard reports the BBC. Gavin Plumb, 37, also allegedly asked “what does it feel like to be raped?”…

A MONTH-long exhibition has just been launched showcasing the works of local artists for a very important local endeavour. “When Sam tried to close the Foodbank” is a new book from Harlow’s Trussell Trust Foodbank. Written by local author and community worker, Emma Batrick, it…

LABOUR has exposed the Conservatives rotten record on dentistry in Hertfordshire and West Essex as 141,963 fewer check-ups and 47,321 fewer fillings were performed than targeted last year. The shocking state of dentistry in Harlow comes as Labour has launched its Dentistry Rescue Plan today.…

THE TWO hour General Election Hustings discussed a great many things. We thought it would be easier to break it down into a number of issued discussed. A number of questions were asked about crime on health. All our General Election stories can be seen…

JAPAN’S Emperor Naruhito and his wife Empress Masako arrived at London Stansted on Saturday, June 22, ahead of their three-day state visit to the UK. They arrived on-board a Japanese government Boeing 777-300 shortly after 5.30pm, where Viscount Brookeborough, Lord-in-Waiting, officially welcomed them on behalf…

A SECURITY guard plotted to abduct, rape and murder TV personality Holly Willoughby to fulfil his “ultimate fantasy”, a court heard reports the BBC. Gavin Plumb, 37, is alleged to have assembled a tool kit for “highly sexualised” violence against the former This Morning presenter…

KATHERINES Primary Academy in Harlow will welcome a new head from September. Julien Mealey steps into the role with current headteacher Annette Norris, who has led the school since 2017, stepping down at the end of this academic year. In her seven-year tenure leading Katherines…

MORE than 100 cannabis plants have been seized and will be destroyed as part of a planned operation in Harlow this morning, Monday 24 June. Acting on intelligence, officers executed a warrant in Mallows Green at 6am. Once inside, they found a sophisticated set up…

THE TWO hour General Election Hustings discussed a great many things. We thought it would be easier to break it down into a number of issued discussed. A number of questions were asked about crime in Harlow. All our General Election stories can be seen…

AI technology is helping Essex police officers save hours of “drudgery” by automating what has been traditionally been standard but repetitive tasks reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The technology is also being used to enable better recognition of known offenders – which follows a prompt…

ADULT learning provider, ACL Essex, is encouraging dedicated parents and carers to step forward and help people get into training. Starting on Monday 1 July, ACL Essex’s Parent Ambassador programme will equip volunteers with the skills to support fellow parents and carers in their local…

THE new exhibition at the Gibberd Gallery features final year artwork by 121 students from Harlow College. The exhibition runs from 18 – 29 June. It is free entry and open from 11am-4pm everyday except Sunday. Karen Harrison and Nikki Payne Harlow College Art Tutors said…

A LEARNING Disability Festival took place in Harlow at the weekend. Our good friend, Dave Hobbs has sent us this contribution. Things R Changing. CHANGE takes longer than we might like but Fridays event in Harlow TownPark was a big statement on a big issue.…