NHS staff across Hertfordshire and west Essex are appealing for the public’s support as they prepare for the Easter bank holiday weekend, followed by a four-day junior doctors’ strike which will affect local services. Significant disruption is expected, particularly during the strike period (beginning 7am…

ON FRIDAY, YH went off to Gilston. We took the side road off the Plume of Feathers at Pye Corner and travelled up until we got to Channocks Farm where we met Anthony Bickmore and Sarah Bagnall, two members of the Hunsdon, Eastwick and Gilston…

TJ Higgs is well known for her passion In bringing peace of mind and resolution to those grieving for their departed and allowing those in spirit to demonstrate their continued love and caring. Her massive TV and Stage appearances include ‘The Three Mediums’, Colin Fry…

A NEW campaign to help businesses, charities and public sector bodies increase their energy efficiency and drive down bills by making simple changes at low-to-no cost has been launched by the UK government today. The campaign, targeted at small and medium sized businesses, will offer…

A NEW memorial post box which allows people to send ‘Letters to Loved Ones’ to those they have lost has been installed at Parndon Wood Cemetery & Crematorium. The move follows the success of a similar initiative at one of the crematorium’s sister sites, Gedling…

PARNDON Wood set to host Easter Craft Eggtravaganza. Full details below.

ADULTS arrested in Essex will be tested for cocaine, crack cocaine and heroin use if officers believe Class A drugs have contributed to the crime. There is often a direct connection between Class A drug use and violence, either in the form of domestic abuse…

A GROUP of fundraising supporters have disbanded their group after more than three decades of voluntary service. Harlow Friends of St Clare was founded in 1990 and during that time they have raised around £160,000 for the West Essex and East Hertfordshire hospice charity. Founding…

BARRY Steele defines the magic of an era in a top-class production that truly captures the magic of Roy Orbison and the Traveling Wilburys. With big-screen projection and the fantastic voice of Barry Steele this is the one show you don’t want to miss.  Barry…

MILLIONS across England are encouraged to ‘Hop Around for £2’ this spring as the £2 bus fare cap is extended to 30 June.   Thanks to £75 million of extra Government investment, the fare cap means passengers can save on single bus tickets, helping them…

DETECTIVES are investigating a robbery in Harlow where a delivery driver had his van stolen. It was reported the victim, who’s in his 30s, had been approached by a man from behind in Westfield at around 12.45pm on Thursday (30 March) and pulled to the…

A MAN has been arrested in connection with an assault in Harlow. It was reported a woman in her 20s had been assaulted outside the Co-op in North Square, New Hall, near to a white Range Rover, between 4pm and 6pm on Wednesday (29 March).…

ONE of the most famous post-resurrection appearances of the risen Jesus is his meeting with two of the disciples on the road to Emmaus. The two of them are downcast as they talk about all that has happened in the preceding days, and they relate…

RISES in a host of essential bills are now taking effect, adding pressure to strained budgets – but the lowest earners are also receiving better pay reports the BBC. The start of April marks the point at which council tax, water bills, and some mobile…