ADULT community learning provider, ACL Essex, is helping residents of Harlow step into a career in the public sector, thanks to the launch of a new free programme. The ‘You Can’ programme is ideal for people looking to make a career switch, or for those…

THE UK has become the first country to approve a dual vaccine which tackles both the original Covid virus and the newer Omicron variant reports the BBC. Government vaccine advisors say the upgraded jab should be used as part of the autumn booster campaign. Moderna…

LONDON Stansted strong recovery from the pandemic continues with 2.5 million passengers travelling through the airport in July 2022, representing 90% of pre-Covid traffic. The airport’s owner, Manchester Airports Group (MAG) – which also owns Manchester and East Midlands Airports – saw 5.5 million passengers…

Update: Having worked with local partners including social services, no offences have been identified and the young boy has been reunited with his family. Update: Parents have been located ESSEX Police urgently want to locate the parents of a young boy who was seen walking…

AS part of our series of films looking at the diverse culture of those who live and work in Harlow, we went down to Parndon Mill to interview artist Suman Gujral. Suman was born in India before moving to the United Kingdom. Our interview coincides…

SIR Keir Starmer has said families would “not pay a penny more” on their energy bills this winter under Labour’s plans to tackle rising living costs reports the BBC. The Labour leader claimed his proposals would save the average household £1,000 a year. The package…

THE Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is inviting members of the public to join its Annual General Meeting (AGM).  The AGM is an opportunity to reflect on challenges and achievements of the last year and goals for the future. There will also be the…

THE CO-OP has donated £300 to the Berecroft Residents Association. Co-op Member Pioneer for Harlow Community Mohammed Zaman said: “I am delighted to announce that the donation of £300 helped to buy a fridge-freezer for the Harlow Berecroft Residents Association food hub project. “I would…

TWO senior Harlow councillors have detailed their plans following a series of field fires across the town. Portfolio Holder for Communities Joel Charles and Portfolio Holder for Environment Nicky Purse attended the scenes at Spruce Hill and Gilden Way on Saturday. After consulting with a…

ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses to a number of incidents which took place in the Broad Walk area of Harlow on Friday. It was reported that a man was in the area and was using insulting and abusive language towards passers-by. A man has…

Update: Both men have been released on bail until 31 August. TWO men have been arrested after a disturbance broke out outside a premises in Market Street, Harlow, shortly after 10pm last night, Friday 12 August.  Police arrived and found two men had been injured…

Update: Sunday: 1000 hrs: Amy Foy has been found CAN you help Essex Police find Amy Foy, who is missing from her home in #Harlow. A spokesperson said: ” We believe Amy, 38, has been using the train network and may be in the #Basildon…

TEN crews and an off road vehicle dealt with a field fire in Gilden Way, Harlow, yesterday evening. They were called at 4.54pm to reports of three hectares of grass and 200 metres of hedgerow alight. Station Manager Dave Bond said: “Crews worked incredibly hard…

Update: 1530 hrs A large team of firefighters have worked extremely quickly to bring a field fire in Harlow under control. Crews were called to a field near Fern Hill Lane at 12.01 today following reports of a fire. Fifteen hectares of stubble and grass,…