HARLOW MP Robert Halfon is backing former Health Secretary Sajid Javid to be the next Prime Minister. The MP for Harlow went on Twitter to show his support. Mr Halfon said: “I have known Sajid Javid for thirty four years as a good friend since…

FIFTY-two drivers will receive fixed penalty notices after dash cam footage captured them using the hard shoulder while officers dealt with a serious collision. The FPNs will be sent to the registered keepers of 52 vehicles following an investigation by officers at Extra Eyes who…

WITH the school summer holidays approaching, UK Power Networks is urging Essex families to ensure they stay safe around high voltage electricity when seeking fun in the sun. The UK’s biggest electricity distributor has compiled a set of summer safety tips outlining the potential dangers…

THERE is a fascinating exhibition at Harlow Museum which chronicles the history of live music in the town. Live music was the life blood of the town for many years. Now it appears to be on life support. So our interview with music promoter Adam…

THE cost-of-living crisis is having ‘knock-off’ effects in many ways, with one particularly worrying aspect being repeated thefts of drain covers across the country. Essex has suffered hundreds of these since the start of the year, in some cases having covers taken in large numbers…

THE sixth form pupils at Harlow Fields School got the Hollywood treatment as they travelled by limo on their way to the school prom. https://twitter.com/harlow_fields/status/1545550048414638082?s=20&t=lRxLcjcLvHL6uDDggCe_Jw Daniel Robinson and Sons collected the thirty students from the Tendring Road school and conveyed them to Canons Brook Golf…

PARENTS are advised to limit their children’s sun exposure as temperatures are predicted to hit highs of 30C (86F) across parts of the UK reports the BBC. Children should cover up in light coloured clothing and rest in the shade, a specialist children’s hospital says,…

A MAN, who committed four knifepoint robberies in a two-hour spree, has been jailed for five years. Rudy Junior Bagalo, 22 of Stagden Cross, Basildon, appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court on Thursday 7 July where he was sentenced to five years for a series of…

THE heads of the UK and US security services have made an unprecedented joint appearance to warn of the threat from China reports the BBC. FBI Director Christopher Wray has said China was the “biggest long-term threat to our economic and national security” and had…

THE LEADER of the Harlow Labour Group has reacted to the weeks events surrounding the resignation of the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. He has levelled much of his criticism at the response to events by Harlow MP Robert Halfon. Cllr Chris Vince said: “I wasn’t…

MYSTERY surrounds a large police presence in the Arkwrights area of Harlow on Thursday morning . A number of uniformed units plus plain clothes officers in stab vests conducted mobile and foot searches of the area. They searched streets, allotments, garage areas and knocked on…

FIREFIGHTERS are giving bonfire safety advice after a bonfire placed too close to a shed caught two sheds and fence panels alight in Harlow this evening (Friday). The location was Parsonage Leys, near to Arkwrights in Harlow Two crews from Harlow were assisted by colleagues…

Update: Bridget Saineti who was missing from #Harlow has now been found. Thank you for supporting appeal. CAN you help find Bridget Saineti, 27, missing from Harlow today, Fri 8 July? Essex Police are carrying out thorough enquiries locally to try and find her. Bridget…

THERE is a much-loved and highly cherished corner of Harlow that is forever Canada. The link is the Memorial University of Newfoundland who since the early seventies have a base in Old Harlow. So it would only be right that, as part of our global…