A POLICE officer has been dismissed for gross misconduct after a drug test revealed he had taken anabolic steroids. Former PC Adam Phillips was found to have taken the Class C drugs in September 2021, while serving with Essex Police. He was dismissed after a…

GENERATION Circus is delighted to have received £14,800 of National Lottery funding to run CAN DO CIRCUS: 
It is a free aerial circus and performance training for anyone over 50 for one year – ending in a circus show! CAN DO CIRCUS will start in…

HERTFORDSHIRE Constabulary is looking for a man following a non-appearance at court. They are looking for Karl Morris, 36, who did not attend Stevenage Magistrates’ Court on March 13th for driving off without paying for diesel. Morris’ last known address was in Harlow, and he…

EPPING Forest District Council is investigating a few local businesses and one specific practitioner linked to the aesthetic procedure known as the Brazilian Butt Lift or BBL, after receiving complaints from several people who experienced complications following the BBL procedure. Prohibition notice As a result…

THE RSPCA is urging owners to put the diet of their rabbits at the top of their shopping list this Easter. Rabbits are often viewed as an ideal ‘starter pet’ for young children, particularly at Easter time, but they have very complex needs and are…

EASTER Services at Catholic Churches across Harlow. Holy Cross Church on Tracyes Road Our Lady of Fatima on First Avenue The Assumption of Our Lady in Old Harlow

GOOD Friday Walk with the Cross in town centre. Full details below.

Library Picture TWO people have been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in Harlow. YH understands that the road traffic collision occurred on the A414 at the Clock Tower. A east of England spokesperson said: “We were called at 1.39pm with reports of…

NEARLY one in five teachers in England has been hit by a pupil this year, a survey commissioned by the BBC says. One teacher told BBC News behaviour was a “never-ending battle”. Another said spitting, swearing and chair-throwing were among the things happening often. A…

Kao Data, the specialist developer and operator of data centres engineered for AI and advanced computing, has been granted planning permission to proceed with its new, 40MW, sustainable data centre in Kenwood Point, Greater Manchester.  Described as a significant investment for Stockport and granted unanimous…

THREE rescue miniature donkeys have arrived at Redwings Ada Cole, outside Harlow and are ready to welcome families this Easter weekend.  Spring opening hours begin at the Visitor Centre, in Nazeing, on Good Friday (29thMarch) after which it’ll be open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The tiny…

THERE are planned essential engineering works and upgrades taking place on parts of the East Anglian rail network over the Easter period. Greater Anglia is urging customers to check before they travel and plan ahead. Key services affected by alterations include: Great Eastern Main Line…

THE Care Quality Commission (CQC) has dropped the overall rating for Church Langley Medical Centre from good to inadequate following an inspection in November.  Church Langley Medical Centre has also been known as Dr M Kisenyi & Partners.  The practice’s ratings for safe, responsive, and…

LEADERS of a number of organisations have praised Harlow MP Robert Halfon after his decision to not send at the next General Election. Principal of Harlow College, Karen Spencer said: “From employing a Harlow College student as the first parliamentary apprentice, to officially opening our…