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HARLOW’S MP, Robert Halfon, has championed apprenticeships and skills since he was first elected in 2010. He was the first MP ever to employ an apprentice in his Parliamentary office, and has subsequently employed five more. He has campaigned tirelessly to “rocket-boost” apprenticeship opportunities, which…
UP to 14 million people could be on NHS waiting lists in England by next autumn, new analysis suggests reports the BBC. Currently, some five million are waiting for routine operations and procedures – many of whom are in pain. But the Institute for Fiscal…
DR Beverley Vaughan has been announced as director of the new innovation hub, Arise. The hub, which is funded by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), and Essex County Council, will support innovative companies and entrepreneurs in Harlow to grow their businesses. Located within strong scientific communities on the…
ESSEX Police are appealing for information after a collision in Little Hallingbury, which involved a car and a motorbike. The motorcyclist, a man in his 20s, and their teenage passenger received serious injuries to her arm after falling from her bike. It occurred on Lower…
THERE were angry scenes as Katherines’ residents met with two Harlow councillors regarding the warehouses that loom over their homes. Portfolio Holder for Strategic Growth, Cllr Mike Hardware and Great Parndon Councillor David Carter met with the residents at the meeting in the Great Parndon…
A HARLOW girl has raised hundreds for charity by having her long hair clipped. Denise Long of Longfield had the close shave for charity at the Barber Shop in Bush Fair. The eleven-year-old has now raised over £300 with more coming in. Local businesses in…
Berecroft Residents Assoc when they received Queens Award 2016 RECENTLY elected Staple Tye Councillor Alastair Gunn has confirmed that 65 Berecroft – the home of the Berecroft Residents Association and a community hub for the estate – is protected. The housing association for the Berecroft…
WITH release from lockdown now passed, we will do the Covid-19 report a few times a week. We are doing this because we want to give Harlow residents an accurate picture of where we are re Covid-19. The report covers UK figures; Princess Alexandra Hospital…
UNIVERSITY clearing may be more competitive for some students this year, the boss of the admissions service Ucas has said reports the BBC. Clare Marchant suggested it would still be a “good year for clearing”, and predicted a record number of applicants would get places…
ESSEX Police have launched a Victims’ Feedback Panel. A spokesperson said: “We would like to thank each and every person who has shared their experiences with us and provided feedback on how we can improve the support we provide. We’re committed to delivering a dependable,…
HARLOW’S MP, Robert Halfon, is stepping up his long-running campaign to cut the cost of living by reducing energy bills. Mr Halfon has raised this a number of times in Parliament both with questions to the Chancellor the Duchy of Lancaster, Michael Gove, with the…
A HARLOW man has been sentenced to five years in prison for a sexual assault on a child. Patrick Liddon, aged 23, of Rivermill, Harlow was sentenced on July 30th at Chelmsford Crown Court. He was given five years for a sexual assault on a…
ENERGY prices will rise for millions of people across the UK in October, right at the start of the cold weather. Regulator Ofgem said the price cap for default domestic energy deals would be raised to cover suppliers’ extra costs. The typical gas and electricity…
SPECIALIST officers have secured justice for a woman who was raped by a man in a hotel room. Paul Ballard was found guilty on all counts at Chelmsford Crown Court on Friday 30 July after denying rape, attempted rape, assault, criminal damage and threats to kill.…
Update: Monday August 23rd Asad Jabar has now been missing for nearly a month. ============ ESSEX Police are appealing for the public’s help to find Asad Jabar who is missing from Harlow. The 17-year-old was last seen on Tuesday 27 July at around 9pm and…
IT was a better week for Harlow with a total of 2,439 vaccines issued in the past seven days. There were 720 first vaccinations compared to 198 the previous week. The total stats for the previous three weeks are: 1,245, 2,682 and 866 That brings…
