HELP FOR FLOOD VICTIMS IN SYLHET, BANGLADESH DAYS of heavy rain at the beginning of monsoon season have caused widespread flooding in Sylhet, north-eastern Bangladesh, leaving millions stranded without shelter, food, or access to clean water. Flood water is now over a metre above the…

A MAN has been charged in connection with an investigation into an incident in Harlow where a girl was approached. It was reported a teenage girl had been approached by a man close to Oakwood Pond, between Upper Park and Fourth Avenue shortly before 4.20pm…

ROADS Policing officers attended the retail parks on Howard Way just after midnight this morning (Sunday) for reports of a car meet. A police spokesperson said: “On our arrival we were pleased to see small groups socialising and enjoying each others company and vehicles but…

MEASURES to tackle unscrupulous private landlords who evict tenants without giving a reason or who let unsafe homes, will be introduced under government proposals aimed at giving a better deal for millions of renters in England reports The Guardian. The centrepiece of the fairer private…

SUPPORTERS are preparing to ‘Step Up’ for St Clare as part of a month-long sponsored step challenge taking place to raise funds for the West Essex and East Hertfordshire charity, St Clare Hospice. The challenge asks participants to walk 10,000 steps every day, for the…

BLOSSOMS Nursery understands the importance of parent partnership and especially the active role male figures play when supporting children’s leaning and development. We have found that having events such as celebrating father’s day result in better outcomes for children and supports their emotional well-being.  The…

ON Thursday 9 June, Harlow Council held an event to recognise and thank their volunteers as part of National Volunteers Week. The event, which was held at the Harlow Playhouse, honoured volunteers who work alongside staff to help provide services. The volunteers include; Housing, Harlow…

A MAN has been arrested in connection with a fight in Harlow overnight which left a man with serious injuries. It was reported a group of people were involved in the incident in Eastgate at around 3.25am today (Saturday 18 June). One man has been…

ESSEX Police are now in a position to confirm that, sadly, a man died following an incident on the M11 near Harlow yesterday. They received reports of a multi-vehicle collision on the northbound carriageway between Junction 7a for Harlow and Junction 8 for Sheering at…

PUBLIC consultation is to take place on the future of Wych Elm as the council takes greater control over the regeneration of the area as part of its plans for Harlow town centre. Last night (16 June 2022) the council’s cabinet agreed the draft Wych…

POLICE officers investigating the theft of a large quantity of cigarettes and cash from a shop in Harlow are releasing an image of a man they want to speak to. The B & U Convenience Store in Burgoyne Hatch Off Momples Road) was broken into…

STATEMENT from Essex Police regarding M11 closure on Friday afternoon. A spokesperson said: “We will provide an update separately on our main channels later when appropriate in relation to the incident which closed the #M11 earlier between #Harlow and #Stansted (effecting the northbound track only,…

1500 hrs: M11 shut between Junction 7 (Harlow) and Junction 8 (Bishops Stortford/Stansted). Statement from Police We are on scene of a collision on the M11 between the junctions for Harlow and Stansted. It was reported shortly after 2.05pm today. The northbound carriageway is closed…

DETECTIVES investigating an incident close to Oakwood Pond, in Harlow, have this morning arrested a man. Officers who had been proactively patrolling the area as part of their response to the incident made the arrest shortly before 10am. An investigation was launched after they received…