Global cinema giant Cineworld is set to temporarily close its UK sites in the coming weeks, it has been reported. The Sunday Times says the firm is writing to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden to say the industry is now “unviable”. It…

Robert Halfon MP votes for “Developer’s Charter” that gags local residents over planning decisions HARLOW residents will be blocked from objecting to new developments across Harlow after local Conservative MP Robert Halfon voted to pass controversial new laws in the House of Commons says council leader…

CONTACTS to the NSPCC helpline about children living in homes with domestic abuse have increased by a monthly average of 49% since national lockdown measures were first introduced.  Latest data shows that in the five months from April there were more than 4,500 concerns raised…

COULD YOU GIVE THIS OLD AGE POOCH HIS FURRY-TAIL ENDING? STAFF at Dogs Trust Essex are hoping National Grandparents Day on Sunday (4 October) will prove every dog really does have its day. They are searching for a home for a very special Old Age…

PASSMORES Academy has shown a real flair for video since Covid-19 changed things back in March. As it is Open Evening season, they have really come to the fore. Their fantastic Head Boy & Head Girl have been extra busy with some of their young…

START your smoke free journey this Stoptober with free nicotine replacement therapy. Stoptober, the nationwide stop smoking campaign launches today. Essex County Council’s (ECC) Stop Smoking service, delivered by Provide, has already supported 13,000 people over the last 4 years to quit smoking. This Stoptober,…

THE Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) has celebrated the dedication of its teams with a spectacular programme of staff recognition events.  From Monday, 28 September, to Wednesday, 30 September, the hospital invited its staff to take part in a series of virtual events, which…

OVER the last fortnight Essex Police has received a number of reports of people acting suspiciously around young people. This has coincided with posts circulating on social media which has caused parents, guardians and carers some concern. Today Chief Supt Andrew Mariner is reassuring parents.…

Prime Minister confirms funding for new Harlow hospital AS part of a plan to build 40 new hospitals across the country, the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has confirmed the funding to build a brand new Harlow hospital. Harlow’s MP, Robert Halfon, campaigned tirelessly to secure…

1800 hrs WE have received a report of a road traffic collision on Southern Way in Harlow. YH understands that up to four cars are involved. Believe it is close to Tysea Road and Latton Bush centre. More follows. Library Picture

HEARTLESS thieves have stolen flower pots and artificial grass from the front garden of Harlow pensioners. An Essex Police spokesperson said: We have received reports of a theft in Milwards, Harlow sometime between Thursday 1 October and Friday 2 October. The artificial grass and a…

A BUSINESS-focused school and sixth form has welcomed back students who are benefitting from industry standard equipment. Having been closed to students for six months due to the Coronavirus outbreak, BMAT STEM Academy, in Harlow, is now fully open to all of its Year 10,…

THREE special “EU Exit” development orders have been issued by the government, granting temporary permission for creation of additional freight parking facilities in Kent and Essex for use in the wake of Britain’s exit from the European Union reports planning resource.co.uk The orders passed last…

E-SCOOTERS should be legalised on roads but riding on pavements should be prohibited, the Transport Committee of MPs has said. reports the BBC. Currently, privately-owned e-scooters are banned to use in the UK anywhere except on private land. The committee argues the vehicles, which usually…