THE leader of Harlow Labour has criticised local MP Robert Halfon over mental health provision in schools. Councillor Chris Vince said: “Whenever the MP for Harlow comments on education I try to resist every urge to respond, but once again his lack of experience in…

A NEW author was made very welcome when they visited a number of NET Academy schools this week. Tersha Cutmore has just published Luca..The Lion Who Couldn’t Eat Meat https://www.amazon.co.uk/Luca-Lion-Who-Couldnt-Meat/dp/B08H573VM1 Tersha said: “It’s my debut children’s book that I self published, during covid, on Amazon…

Food, Fit, Fun! A FAMILY fundraising day with Mini Games and Challenges, Fun Taster Sessions, Workathon in the Gym, Table Tennis Rooms and much more! Come and get active, try something new, have fun and raise money at the same time. 12-4pm, Saturday 20th November, …

THE DIRECTOR of Harlow and Gilston Garden Town, Naisha Polaine has worked in housing all her professional life. From being an area director for Homes and Communities Agency to being a non-executive director of housing developer, Hill Group. But perhaps the greatest challenge is her…

THE leader of the Harlow Labour group has questioned size of the new Tory run cabinet at Harlow Council. Councillor Chris Vince said: “First of all let me welcome the fact that we no longer have an all-male cabinet at Harlow Council.  “I genuinely wish…

A MAN was detained by police and taken to hospital after a car failed to stop between Harlow and Sawbridgeworth on Wednesday evening (Nov 10). The incident resulted in the main A1184 Harlow Road south of Sawbridgeworth being closed for several hours from its junction…

KAREN Spencer, Principal and CEO of Harlow College and Stansted Airport College, received her MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) at Windsor Castle from the Duke of Cambridge on Tuesday 9th November 2021. The honour is in recognition of her contribution to Further…

WE are giving you updates on the Covid-19 situation in Harlow as the needs arise. We are doing this because we want to give Harlow residents an accurate picture of where we are re Covid-19. It is by no mean perfect but it gives you,…

EARLIER this year, a campaign was started to install a zebra crossing outside Little Parndon Primary school. The campaign continues. We are happy to continue to promote a very important cause. The petition states: “Keeping children safe is the priority, and no child should be…

A SIMPLE yet very fitting service to mark Armistice Day on November 11th, 1918, took place outside the Harlow Council offices on Thursday morning. The service was led by the chair of Harlow Council, cllr Clive Souter. members of the Royal British Legion, veterans of…

THREE people have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Harlow. A man in his 20s died following an assault at an address in The Hides at around 5.40pm on Monday (8 November). Police continue to believe this was a targeted…

WE just wanted to give a little shout out to David and his team over on Potter Street who tend to the war memorial at the top of Latton Street. Their dedication and devotion to Potter Street is second to none and that includes the…

PARENTS of children starting primary school in the academic year starting in September 2022 are now able to apply online for their child’s reception school place. Children are entitled to start primary school in the September after their fourth birthday so parents and carers of…

FOR many years, Harlow’s MP, Robert Halfon has lobbied the Government for more money to support the Council and Streets2Homes to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping in Harlow. In this financial year, Mr Halfon has helped to secure over £1.065 million of funding, which has…