DO you know an unsung community champion? A person or organisation that has gone the extra mile for the residents of Harlow or the town itself? If so, why not nominate them for a Civic Award?  The Harlow Council Civic Awards celebrate the community’s best…

A SECOND World War diary, mistakenly donated to St Clare’s Vintage & Retro charity shop in Harlow, has been reunited with the family of the soldier who penned it, after the West Essex charity launched a social media campaign. Tracey Chippett, the Manager of Scarlet…

THE Essex and South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership is working with Refugee, Asylum seeker & Migrant Action (RAMA) to help Ukrainians now settled in Essex adapt to life in the county. As February marks the first year of the devastating conflict in Ukraine, the partnership…

RESIDENTS aged 19 and over can find out more about the free maths courses on offer across the county during a special Multiply in Essex event at Harlow’s Water Gardens Shopping Centre, on Friday 3 March between 10am and 4pm. Multiply in Essex is a…

ON Tuesday, Essex Police held a road traffic operation in the town. They reported 21 drivers for using their mobile phones whilst driving. They have all received £200 fine and six points have been added to their licence. They were all caught within a short…

SIX new housing estates/villages on the outskirts of Harlow have been given the go-ahead, despite fears 8,500 new homes will “do nothing” for the town’s existing residents reports the Local Democracy Reporter. At a meeting which lasted more than seven hours, East Herts District Council’s…

NETWORKING is incredibly important for growing your business, improving visibility, making connections, and finding out about opportunities. The Prosperity Network understand the importance of this which is why we have decided to dedicate our first event as the Prosperity Network to celebrate networking. You will…

A NEW virtual hospital service has launched in west Essex for adults over the age of 18 years, giving them more choice around where they can receive care. The service launched in early December 2022 and allows patients with specific conditions to be cared for…

Healthcare plans for a major new development near Harlow are “not acceptable”, according to the NHS. Existing residents of Hunsdon, Gilston and Eastwick have warned East Herts District Council they fear plans for new health services in the area will put lives at risk. The…

PLANNING permission was granted at East Herts Council today with an agreement to approve 8500 homes as part of Harlow & Gilston Garden Town project. Submitted by Places for People, the homes and supporting infrastructure proposed in the planning application will make up six of…

TODAY, Wednesday 1 March, parents of nearly 17,000 pupils will discover the outcome of their secondary school applications. The total number of applications for September 2023 admissions, 16,945, is the highest number Essex County Council (ECC) has ever received.  Just under 97% (more than 19…

A HARLOW woman has been cleared of assault following court proceedings at Chelmsford magistrates court. Georgie Gregory, aged 26, of Harlow had been charged with the following. On April 23rd, 2022, at Harlow assaulted a male by beating him. Ms Gregory had pleaded not guilty…

MUSIC echoes off the walls of Harlow’s Mead Park Industrial Estate, as passing cars honk their horns in support of striking employees from Harlow Trading Services (HTS) reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Workers at the Harlow Council-owned trading company, which carries out environmental and housing maintenance,…

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