THERE was a “magical moment” in a Harlow memory cafe when a man living with dementia recognised his former next door neighbour. The unexpected reunion took place when 88-year-old Joe Miechielsens was enjoying an outing in Harlow. Joe, who has advanced dementia, is a resident…

COME together, right now – it’s time to shake it up baby with the sensational 2022 Get Back!UK Tour. The incredible cast not only look and sound like John, Paul, George, and Ringo, they also generate that famed, incredible excitement of The Beatles – with the Fab…

A DESIGNER clothing store in Harlow Town Centre will shut its doors soon, it has been confirmed. Tessuti in The Water Gardens has a number of signs on the window stating “All Stock Must Go” and “Store Closing, 30% off”. Known for stocking luxury brands…

ESSEX Police are appealing for the public’s help following an assault in Harlow earlier this month. Officers were called to Old Harlow High Street, outside the Co-op store at around 8pm on 5 May following reports of an assault. The victim was approached by a…

HARLOW Council has begun installing extra litter bins across the town as part of the drive to clean up the town.   One-hundred-and-thirty-four new bins are being installed across the town. Around half of the bins are being installed now, with the rest to be…

JAMES Griggs wears a number of hats in Harlow. He is a Netteswell councillor, chair of Harlow Playhouse Trust and a founder member of Harlow and West Essex LGBTQ. We asked James for a few words on Mental Health Awareness Week. James said: “This years…

BACK in 2021, Harlow Council announced plans for EV Charging points around the town. There were proposals for charging points in: ·       Town Park School Lane car park ·       Garden Terrace Road, Old Harlow ·       Minchin Road, The Stow ·       Tawneys Road, Bush Fair ·       Tilegate Road, Bush Fair ·       The…

POUNDLAND has applied to move into the space formerly occupied by BHS in the Harvey Centre. Presently, Poundland has a store in the main area but it appears they plan to move into the much larger area in the shopping centre. The application asks for…

BEFORE the local elections, the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Roger Hirst was proud to make an announcement on police numbers in Essex. His words were echoed by Essex Police who told residents: “There will be more officers than ever before protecting and serving Essex.…

ESSEX Library Service has announced it has achieved Alzheimer’s Society’s Working to Become Dementia Friendly recognition. The status applies across all 74 libraries across Essex and recognises Essex County Council’s commitment to improve the experience of people living with dementia, as well as their families and…

A DISTRACTION thief who targeted the elderly and disabled, stealing more than £5000, has been jailed. Adeel Zabe, 27, stole debit and credit cards from four people in Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire before using them to withdraw cash. His first victim was using an ATM, in…

HARLOW council has issued a statement following the report of a racially aggravated assault on a man near the Harlow Islamic Centre. A Harlow Council spokesperson said: “We are concerned by the reports of a racially aggravated assault on Paringdon Road on Sunday 14 May.…

ESSEX Highways has flicked the switch on a significant milestone in the streetlight upgrade programme after 100,000 new LED streetlights were installed across the county. The upgrades are happening mostly in residential roads, with older lamps being replaced with LED (‘light-emitting diode’) technology, in the…

REYLAND Johnson has been recognised for delivering outstanding customer service to its clients by making the shortlist for The ESTAS – the biggest award scheme in the UK residential property industry. Reyland Johnson has achieved the ESTAS ‘Standard of Excellence’ based on the service ratings…