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THIS month, we marked World Cancer Day, which starts the first of a new three-year campaign centred on the issue of equity. The campaign theme ‘Close the care gap’ recognises the power of knowledge and challenging assumptions relating to cancer. This was also an opportunity…
CLOTHES were worn inside out by a school community as it confronted the issue of children’s mental health. Students and teachers at Sir Frederick Gibberd College, in Harlow, took part in Inside Out Day as part of Children’s Mental Health Week. The event raises awareness…
THE stark reality of the cost of living crisis has hit a number of homes in Harlow this week as thousands have received notification of gas and electricity hikes. Suppliers have contacted their customers and informed them, based on usage, what the increases will be…
THE first 70 new officers of 2022 were welcomed into the Essex Police family at our Chelmsford headquarters today, Friday 25 February, joining more than 3,500 colleagues who protect and serve our county all year round. After completing their initial training, our new police officers are…
CHANGING LIVES are really excited to announce the start of their new Youth Club at the Community Hub in Harlow Town. A spokesperson said: “We hope this Youth Zone will offer a safe place for young people to relax and socialise. We will offer free…
ESSEX Police, the Essex Violence and Vulnerability Unit, the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex and the Ben Kinsella Trust are teaming up to raise awareness of the dangers of carrying a knife by launching a new competition for Essex secondary school aged children.…
Update: Statement from East of England Ambulance Service We were called at 2.56pm on Saturday with reports of a collision in First Avenue, Harlow.We sent an ambulance and a rapid response vehicle.One person was taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital for further care. YH has received…
AN Essex council will spend £185million and building new and improving its social homes, upgrade its council chamber and hike council tax bills. The council tax residents pay to Epping Forest District Council this year will increase by £5 to £157.46 for a Band D…
🗓 Sunday 24th April 2022🕑 2pm – 7pm📍 Hall of Our Lady of Fatima, Howard Way, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2NS THEY will be joined by a Professional Mandali (band) who will provide us with an amazing and spiritual afternoon. After the 21 Hanuman Chalisas and…
THE virtual visiting team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is calling for valuable support from the community to help with its virtual visiting service. Virtual visiting connects our inpatients to their family and friends through video calls. Our virtual visiting team manage…
OFFICERS from our Operational Support Group (OSG) have made more than a dozen arrests in the last few days as they continue to keep you safe, tackle crime, and target those intent on causing you harm. On Sunday, they made a total of seven arrests across…
COUNCILLOR Russell Perrin, Leader of Harlow Council (Conservative), said: “I am appalled by the horrific events which continue to unfold in Ukraine because of Russia’s invasion of the country. My thoughts and prayers are with the Ukrainian people and those who have lost loved ones…
ON Sunday 13th February 2022, Adrian Jones of Tanys Dell, Harlow allegedly took £128 worth of items from ASDA in The Water Gardens, and left the store without attempting to pay. He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of theft, and during a search, a pair…
Council Tax will reduce for 34,000 Harlow households The total amount Harlow residents will pay in Council Tax from 1 April 2022 has been set and it will include a one-off reduction of up to £50 from Harlow Council. Every occupied home that pays Council…
Stort River crossings, Harlow Alliance Party response ON Wednesday evening Harlow Councillors were asked to agree a scheme costing tens of millions of pounds, which many residents feel will be wasted. It is ironic that Politicians in this country condemn the actions of other Governments…
