LAST week, the police enforcement team conducted speed checks across the west of the county as part of Operation Vision Zero, highlighting road safety issues and targeting drivers who were breaking the law by speeding. Over three days, week commencing 11 March, the Speed Enforcement…

SCOTTISHPOWER Renewables – part of one of the world’s largest clean energy companies – and Amazon have strengthened their clean power partnership by signing a renewable energy power purchase agreement (PPA) for 159 MW of green electricity from East Anglia THREE. The agreement marks Amazon’s first offshore…

ST Clare Hospice has launched a new clearance and cleaning service, called, Clearance by St Clare. Offering a reliable and compassionate service that will clear homes with an option to add on a cleaning service if required, Clearance by St Clare will help fund the…

ACTIVITY around one of Essex Police’s largest murder investigations is continuing, in efforts to get justice for the Shakoor family from Harlow. In 2012, a murder investigation was launched following a fire in Harlow which killed six members of the Shakoor family.  Shortly before 2am…

FIVE short words told you all you needed to know about St Luke’s Catholic Academy following an inspection by Ofsted. “This is a happy place” The inspection took place over two days in December. We will be visiting the school to speak to the head,…

HARLOW Council is ramping up its work to build new council homes for Harlow families with contractors on site in Woodleys progressing works as part of a scheme to provide six new houses. In 2024 the council is investing over £37 million to build 103…

FOR the second year running Harlow’s youth councillors and adult councillors have taken part in an Apprentice TV show style activity. The activity evening on Monday night (18 March 2024) was delivered in the format of the BBC reality game show ‘The Apprentice’ and consisted…

THE importance of social work is being celebrated by Essex County Council this World Social Work Day (Tuesday 19 March). The day, organised by the International Federation of Social Workers, sees social workers around the globe come together to celebrate the profession. This year’s theme…

HARLOW’S Robert Halfon MP has been lobbying Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt MP, in recent weeks to secure more investment for Harlow. Raising the issues that matter most to hardworking Harlow people, Mr Halfon has met with the Chancellor and written to him to…

A MAN has been jailed for 66 weeks, after being convicted of the first ‘cyber-flashing’ offence in the UK. Nicholas Hawkes, 39 from Basildon appeared at Basildon Crown court on Tuesday 19 March where he was sentenced after pleading guilty to two counts of sending…

PASSMORES Academy has been praised for its “inspirational students” following an Ofsted inspection last month. The government inspectors spent two days at the Tracyes Road school on February 14th and 15th. The school has been officially rated as Good. For many, the opening line of…

WE are very nearly at 50% capacity for the Easter Holidays! Bookings went crazy yesterday!! Please book early to avoid disappointment as days fill up incredibly quickly! Tues 2nd April- Easter Slime Making Workshop! 🐇Wed 3rd April- Craft with Clay Workshop! ✋️Thurs 4th April- Easter…

HARLOW Labour’s candidate for the next General Election has questioned MP Robert Halfon’s view of special education needs in the town. Chris Vince said: “Harlow’s parents are being presented with two very different pictures of schooling in Harlow. On the one hand the town’s current…

HARLOW MP Robert Halfon visited Holy Cross Primary on Friday morning. A spokesperson for the Tripton Road school said: “We were pleased to welcome MP Robert Halfon, to our school on Friday. “Year 6 pupils were pleased to have the opportunity to ask Mr Halfon…