YOU will be delighted to know that the very popular abseil down the Church Langley Water Tower is set to resume. This will be the 23rd annual charity abseil organised by the Harlow Tye Rotary Club. It was one of those events sorely missed due…

THIS is a rare and exciting opportunity to join the admin team at Water Lane Primary Academy as they seek to appoint a professional, friendly and motivated Administration Assistant for their busy school. They require an individual with excellent communication, organisational and computer skills. As…

ESSEX on the right track to close the disadvantage gap for pupils in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic Research undertaken by the Education Policy Institute highlights key areas of focus for Essex County Council, as progress continues to be made to close the disadvantage…

YOUNG children became scientists as they were given the opportunity to complete practical experiments. Science was promoted to pupils at Freshwaters Primary Academy, in Harlow, during their science week. The Birdman visited the school with his collection of owls and eagles to highlight the importance…

FIRE crews from Harlow and Loughton were called to Roydon Road, Harlow on Monday (21 February) at 3.21pm. A digger had fallen down an embankment, overturned and left the driver trapped inside. Firefighters used ladders and ropes to reach and stabilise the casualty, a man…

Forward THE planning application for a crossing across the River Stort was approved by East Herts Council last night (Tuesday). The major part of the crossing is in Harlow, therefore, the application will also be heard in front of the HARLOW Council planning committee on…

STUDENTS who lack English and maths GCSEs, or two A-levels at grade E, would not qualify for a student loan in England, under new plans reports the BBC. Ministers will set out details for new minimum university entry requirements, on Thursday, as part of a…

YOUNG eco warriors collected bag loads of rubbish as they set about cleaning up the community. Year 9 and 10 BTEC cadets at Burnt Mill Academy, in Harlow, volunteered to clean up their school grounds and surrounding area. As part of their course, they choose…

Sir. NOW that we have come through the three storms that have caused a great deal of damage to property and trees, I want to take the opportunity through your publication to express my admiration and thanks to all those who have worked so hard…

YEAR 3 pupils at Roydon Primary School, in Roydon, took part in a living history workshop with Those History People as part of their topic work. They tried their hands at mummification, making clay canopic jars, scarab carving, ink making, bread making and making perfume…

‘LEAVING no stone unturned’ to transform the way rape prosecutions are handled is key to helping more victims see justice, the Director of Public Prosecutions has said today. Publishing a progress update on its five-year blueprint to reverse falling rape prosecutions, the Crown Prosecution Service…

RESIDENTS and groups are encouraged to take part in this year’s Harlow Spring Clean. The event runs from 9 May to 25 June 2022 and is part of Harlow’s 75th birthday celebrations. The spring clean brings together individuals, community organisations, businesses and schools to make…

THE PORTFOLIO holder for regeneration has welcomed the progress made in building council homes in Harlow. YH met councillor Dan Swords in Bushey Croft (opposite William Martin school) where a number of houses are close to completion. Cllr Swords also detailed the ongoing plans that…

A HARLOW man has admitted threatening to assault his probation officer. Thomas Ellisotn, aged 28, of Freshwaters, Harlow admitted the following breach when appearing at Chelmsford magistrates court. Failed without reasonable excuse to comply with the requirements of a community order made by Chelmsford Magistrates…