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GREYHOUND racing is to be banned in Wales, after Senedd members voted to outlaw the practice reports the BBC. The move was backed by animal welfare groups, who said that thousands of dogs in the UK have died in recent years due to racing in…
HARLOW Town Football Clubs woes have continued after they received a fine following racial abuse targeted at a match official in January. The match in question was the first one following the club going into administration. A club spokesperson said: “The club wishes to address…
CHRIS Vince MP has welcomed extra investment from the Government to give employers hiring incentives to take on young people. This comes as Chris Vince MP convenes key local and regional partners in Harlow to tackle youth unemployment and establish a local NEET Taskforce to reduce the…
OVER the past week, from Wednesday 11 March to Wednesday 18 March, Year 6 students from across Harlow took part in Crucial Crew—an annual multi‑agency safety initiative designed to prepare young people for the transition to secondary school. This year’s event brought together several key…
HARLOW Council has completed its 1,000th new residential parking space as part of its ambitious Open Parking Programme. This is a major milestone in the council’s work to improve accessibility, reduce congestion and renew neighbourhoods across the town. The programme was launched to tackle long‑standing…
THE FORMER leader of Harlow Council has questioned Essex Police regarding an incident outside a school involving masked men. The questions came as part of a question and answer session at a Harlow Council Scrutiny Committee on Tuesday night. In the twenty minute section (you…
SPECIALISTS in smarter security, Land Sheriffs have secured a new contract tender with Network Rail, continuing their work across the Western Thames Valley area while expanding services to include dedicated trespass and welfare teams. Land Sheriffs has supported Network Rail on the Thames Valley route…
ESSEX County Council is investing an extra £2.6 million over the next two years. The money will accelerate recent improvements to the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNAs) process. This is a statutory process conducted by a local authority. It determines if a child…
ESSEX Police’s Commercial Vehicle Unit (CVU) arrested five drivers on suspicion of drug driving during a five-day road safety operation on the county’s strategic road network. Operation Tramline is a long-running partnership between police forces and National Highways. Officers use unmarked HGVs to observe driver…
FROM the magical team who brought you last year’s smash-hit The Wizard of Oz, comes a brand new laugh-out-loud, egg-stravagant Easter adventure for the whole family! Following two impressive nominations from the UK Pantomime Association, Best Pantomime, Sleeping Beauty at Harlow Playhouse and Best Choreography…
PRINCESS Alexandra Hospital are taking part in planned emergency preparedness exercises with partner emergency services on the following dates and times: Today (Tuesday 17 March), 5pm to 11pm Thursday (19 March), 9am to 3pm These are test exercises only which are designed to ensure that…
POLICE forces have agreed a wide-ranging series of measures to repair the “broken” relationship with the media, including releasing mugshots for all custodial sentences reports Hold The Front Page. Journalists are hailing a new era in police-press relations as a result of the proposed changes…
COMMUNITY Embrace are hosting a Spring Event and they would love you to be part of something special.A spokesperson said: “In support of our Pantry, Hygiene Bank and Annual Food & commUNITY Fun Day, we need your help to raise vital funds at our Spring…
MORE than £1.3 million of taxpayers’ money is being earmarked to develop job-saving AI technology at Essex County Council – estimated to save almost £1 million a year by next year. It comes after work in 2024/25 to look at the effectiveness and affordability of…
HARDY Manaf of Corporation Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, appeared at Colchester Magistrates’ Court on Monday 9 March where he was placed on the Sex Offenders Register. The 44-year-old will be required to register with the police in accordance with the Sexual Offences Act 2003 after…
COMMUNITIES across the UK will benefit as the government backs high quality and trustworthy local journalism with a new local media action plan. Speaking at the Society of Editors Future of News Conference today (Tuesday 17 March), the Culture Secretary will back the essential role…
