1200 hrs Statement from Fire Service Firefighters were called to a road traffic collision on the M11 near Harlow this morning. On arrival, crews reported that three lorries had collided and one of the drivers was trapped. Firefighters worked to rescue the driver by 8:30am…

Robert Halfon MP raises difficulties facing Harlow businesses with Prime Minister LAST week, in the House of Commons, Harlow’s MP, Robert Halfon, raised the difficulties many of Harlow’s small businesses have faced with the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. Mr Halfon said “that despite the strong…

HARLOW sports clubs have urged the Trust that runs Mark Hall Sports Centre to re-open next week. Whilst Paringdon Sports Club, Harlow Leisurezone, Pure Gym and many more sports centres across the town are looking forward to opening their (Covid-secure) doors on Wednesday, things are…

TWO Harlow Rugby Club stalwarts have been recognised for their work during the pandemic. Chair of Rugby Paul Tucker has been awarded an Active Essex Sports Hero Award. Paul has kept all the members of the club informed of any changes to rules and regulations…

NEXT-generation, zero-emission planes could be operating out of London Stansted within the next 10 – 15 years thanks to a new competition by the airport’s owner to drive advances in aviation technology. Manchester Airports Group (MAG), the UK’s largest airport group, has fired the starting…

AS we have documented on a number of occasions, Harlow resident has done a lot of campaigning work to combat knife crime in Harlow and beyond. On Sunday morning, he embarked on a 13.1 mile walk as part of an effort to raise over a…

THE CITIZENS’ Advice Bureau of Harlow has been a very busy place this year. We invite you to have a look at their newsletter which is full of important information.

ESSEX County Council is wrapping a protective blanket around the most vulnerable this winter, providing warmth, food, emergency grants and support to residents hit by the pandemic. A government winter grant of £3.8m is being added to £2.4m existing funding to see struggling families and…

YOUNG people have found a new way to compete in sporting competitions during lockdown. Pupils at Little Parndon Primary Academy traditionally take part in inter-school contests every Friday. With Covid-19 restrictions meaning that is not now possible, new ways of competing have been established. PE…

HARLOW MP Robert Halfon rose on the floor of the House of Commons to ask a question on music lessons. Mr Halfon said: “To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what the evidence base if for the decision to allow face-to-face private music lessons in students’…

A HARLOW STUDENT at The University of York has been given a grant from one of the UK’s oldest and largest friendly societies, The Oddfellows. Emily Oliver, who is studying a History of Art degree at the university, received the £2,700 Educational Award. The grant…

THE people at Ashlyn Care Home were treated to a beautiful surprise last week when Abi Sears, a friend of resident Sylvia Mascall, kindly donated a beautiful hamper basket for their Christmas Raffle. Everybody was incredibly happy about Abi’s donation, as it was a great addition to…

A TRIAL date has been set for a woman accused of causing serious injuries to a motorcyclist. Danielle Fry, aged 25, of Freshwaters, Harlow has been charged with the following. On July 24th, 2019 in Harlow drove a mechanically propelled vehicle, namely Silver Ford Focus,…

Plans for a lorry site for customs checks after Brexit have been approved. The site, known as an Inland Border Facility, will be at North Weald Airfield. It will have space for 53 HGV lorries, will be operational around the clock and most vehicle checks…