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AN ambitious project to promote Harlow to the wider world has been put on hold by the new Conservative-run administration at Harlow Council. Discover Harlow was launched in 2018 with much fanfare. The launch event was attended by over 80 organisations. At the time it…
SCHOOLS out for summer and as restrictions relax and children have more free time it’s important for parents to remain interested and curious about where their children are and who they are hanging out with. For County Lines gangs the summer holidays give the opportunity…
ON Friday 13 August, Lord’s, the Home of Cricket will once again turn red for the Ruth Strauss Foundation’s annual #RedforRuth day. Test Series title partner LV= Insurance has kindly dedicated the entire Second LV= Insurance Test Match to the charity, helping raise awareness of its mission…
MORE than 300,000 tax credits customers have just over one week to renew their claims before the 31 July deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has warned. As the deadline approaches, customers are being urged not to leave their renewal until the last minute and…
WORK to create and maintain new wildflower floral verges around the town has been receiving positive feedback from local residents. The joint initiative between HTS Group Ltd and Harlow Council is a trial project involving four areas – Mark Hall Park, Third Avenue, Second Avenue…
A POLICE officer who started a road-rage incident and was abusive to a driver and passenger has been sacked. PC Jonathan Miles from Essex Police was found to have committed gross misconduct at a disciplinary hearing. The hearing was told he followed another car around…
HARLOW Council has given Harlow and District Football League a reduction in pitch hire fees for last season in support of local grassroots football affected by the pandemic. The league hires pitches from the council and a 70% reduction for the disrupted 2020 to 2021…
THE hidden gem that is Harlow Museum and Walled Gardens have lined series of Fun FREE family events under the banner of Playcation 2021. In July there is a The Painting Pod pop up inspire children to explore the museum and gardens and paint what they see!…
A MOTHER of four who is registered blind had her bag containing vital items stolen at a boot sale – so her 11-year-old daughter has launched a fundraising appeal. Heartbroken Sarah Millard, 31, was selling items on a stall at the sale in Harlow on…
HAVE you seen this Grey BMW 730D M Sport reg P888LGM (2016 model). Stolen from Harlow overnight 22 – 23rd July. If you have seen this vehicle or have any info about where it is, please go to essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out how you can…
HUNDREDS of children and young people from across the Harlow area are to benefit from the development of an exciting partnership between Mark Hall Sports Centre and Norwich City Football Club’s Regional Development Programme (RDP). The partnership will see Mark Hall Sports Centre become an…
A HARLOW pensioner is set to stand trial over an allegation of harassment. George Abraham, aged 78, of Rectory Field, Harlow has been charged with the following. Between July 21st, 2020 and November 25th at Harlow you pursued a course of conduct which amounted to…
A NEW memorial has been unveiled in Harlow to remember the victims of the pandemic reports ITV News. The tribute was revealed to the public for the first time on Wednesday morning at Parndon Wood Cemetery. It was designed by Camilla Fitzjohn who won a…
Pizza, beer pong, music… The St Clare Summer Party is here! THURSDAY night is the new Friday night! On Thursday 29th July, we’re hosting our very own St Clare Summer party at the locally-loved and renowned nationwide Redchurch Brewery. You’re invited to come from 5pm! Please…
THE Police Federation of England and Wales says it no longer has confidence in the Home Secretary after branding a bitterly opposed pay freeze for officers as “the final straw”. Priti Patel has confirmed police officers earning more than £24,000 would be hit by the freeze. Those…
SUPERMARKET depot workers and food manufacturers will be exempt from quarantine rules as the government tries to prevent food supply problems. The move comes after the rising number of retail workers being forced to self-isolate was beginning to affect the availability of some products. The…
