Update: The caravans and vehicles left Second Avenue yesterday afternoon and we are not aware of any further reports of unauthorised traveller encampments in the town.  Update: A Harlow Council spokesperson said: “Today we have served a notice of leave letter on the unauthorised traveller…

HARLOW Council is disappointed to announce that several new plants installed in the East Gate area of the town centre have been vandalised overnight. A spokesperson said: “We have CCTV footage of the incident and are working with Essex Police to investigate. Be assured that…

LOCAL election nominations have officially closed and the names of all candidates standing for election in Harlow on Thursday 4 May have been released.  Further details, re election details, photo ID etc can be found on the link below. https://www.harlow.gov.uk/voting-and-elections/latest-election-news Bush Fair Church Langley Great…

ESSEX Police want to speak to 16 year-old Danny Mitchell in connection with a burglary investigation and a failure to appear at court. He has links to Harlow and the surrounding area. If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation…

SENIOR police officers in Harlow visited The Stow area last week to speak to shop owners and residents regarding concerns over anti-social behaviour. Chief Inspector Paul Austin and Inspector Natalie Rooney walked the beat along with community officers in the shopping area and surrounding streets.…

PLANS for two storeys to be added to the top of Alymer House in Harlow Town Centre have been submitted to Harlow Council. The submission states: Construction of two additional storeys (total of six storeys) and the refurbishment of the existing building, providing 29 new…

CONSERVATIVE Councillor for Staple Tye, Alastair Gunn has welcomed news that from next year, Stewards will be back on Harlow’s political map. This follows the Local Government Boundary Commission for England’s confirmation of Harlow’s new ward boundaries, due to come in from 2024. Changes are…

MORE than half of staff surveyed at a Harlow hospital reported feeling ill due to stress last year reports the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Of those participating in the NHS staff survey, 51.2 per cent of workers in Harlow’s Princess Alexandra Hospital reported having felt unwell…

ONE OF our favourite regular news items is Passmores News. It is a great video magazine from the academy, that lets you now what is happening in the school. This month the presenters are Ella and Joel. The news items are: Good Eco News with…

THOUSANDS of Virgin Media O2 users in the UK have reported that they are unable to access the internet. Downdetector, which tracks websites, showed more than 26,000 people had reported their home broadband was not functioning. The problem comes as Virgin contacts customers to advise…

THE Local Government Boundary Commission is the independent body that draws these boundaries. It has reviewed Harlow to make sure councillors will represent about the same number of electors, and that ward arrangements will help the council work effectively. The Commission has published final recommendations…

PARENTS at Newhall Primary Academy in Harlow have reacted to the proposed plans by REACH2 Academy Trust to impose cuts at three primary schools in Harlow that will reduce staff and take control of school budgets. In just two days the Friends of Newhall, the…

FUNDING promised to develop the social care workforce in England has been halved, the government has confirmed reports the BBC. In 2021 the government pledged “at least” £500 million for reforms, to be spent on training places and technology over three years. But that figure…

JOIN the team in the learning centre for some crafty fun.  Four different activities of Spring/Easter theme, for just £1.  Tickets can be purchased on the day, from the shop. ======= Meet a Lamb Meet A Lamb sessions take place in small groups, for five…