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LEADING members of the House of Lords have called for changes to the way councils publish public notices. Public notices are the “adverts” you see at the back of printed newspapers in relation to planning applications, alcohol licences for a variety of establishments, and operators…
A MAN who had been wielding a large blade before being shot with a non-lethal baton round and later tasered twice by police officers has lost his bid to sue Essex Police after claiming the force used against him was “grossly disproportionate” reports the Local…
LANDOWNERS are being reminded that trees, hedges, ditches and other vegetation close to highways needs to be maintained before bird nesting season begins. Overgrown vegetation can prevent roads and paths from being safe by blocking paths and restricting the view of the highway. Landowners are…
PLANS for over 160 homes to be built on Post Office Road in Harlow Town Centre have been approved by the Harlow Council planning committee. The application sought full planning permission for two six‑storey buildings providing 169 new homes, along with communal amenity space, landscaping,…
GREATER Anglia has announced three new paid, two-year apprenticeships as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2026, offering people an excellent opportunity to begin a rewarding career in the railway industry. The roles, aimed primarily at those leaving school or college or looking to take their…
AS National Apprenticeship Week 2026 kicks off, Make UK is calling on the Government to commit to a Skills Investment Pledge to address the decline in apprenticeship starts and rise in those not in education, employment or training (NEET). Here is a statement from Executive…
HARLOW Council has welcomed the recommendation by Epping Forest District Council’s planning officers to refuse outline planning approval for the Latton Priory development. Harlow Council officially objected to the application last year. An outline planning application for up to 1,340 homes at Latton Priory, located…
FREE dance and fitness sessions are being offered in Harlow, Epping and Uttlesford as part of Let’s Dance 2026. Founded by Angela Rippon, Let’s Dance is a national campaign inspiring people across the UK to embrace the joy and benefits of dance. The campaign returns…
JOIN HATS at Harlow Playhouse (Theatre 2) for a feel-good musical theatre showcase bursting with classic favourites and modern hits, brought to life by a cast who’ve put in the hard work — and had a lot of fun doing it. The Show Will Go On: Act…
TALENTED Chloe Long and Aaron Turner are flying the flag for the life-changing opportunities being offered by apprenticeship schemes in Harlow. So, to mark National Apprenticeship Week (9-15 February), both Chloe and Aaron are urging others to join a scheme and kickstart their careers, with…
ESSEX Police has partnered with First Charge, the third-party electric vehicle charging initiative from First Bus, to support the continued rollout of electric vehicles. Through the partnership, Essex Police is using high-power charging infrastructure at First Bus’s Basildon depot to support its growing electric fleet,…
PEOPLE living or working in Essex can consider running for election to the county council at the upcoming elections on 7 May 2026. A county councillor represents local residents by shaping and scrutinising decisions on vital services such as transport, social care, education, highways, health,…
THE Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) has announced the winner of its DAISY Awards® programme for December 2025. The programme enables patients, families, and colleagues to honour a nurse or midwife who has made a difference to their care and have gone the extra mile…
TODAY (10th February) the Department for Education (DfE) has published its outline proposals for reforming the adoption support system in England, alongside a consultation open to adoptees, those in kinship care, families and professionals that will run for 12 weeks. The government has also confirmed the…
A MAN has appeared in court today charged with public order offences after reports that an Essex Police officer was racially abused during protest activity outside The Bell Hotel in Epping on Sunday (8 February). Darren Summerfield, 35, of Ashbury Crescent, Guildford, appeared at Chelmsford…
CONSTRUCTION of new council homes is powering ahead across the town, with major visible progress now taking shape on several key sites. The scale of work underway marks one of the most ambitious council housebuilding programmes Harlow has seen in decades. Harlow Council is now…
