HARLOW MP Robert Halfon has spoken to the police officer in charge of Harlow over their handling of an unlawful party over the weekend. Mr Halfon said: “I have, this morning, spoken to Harlow’s Chief Inspector about the incident that occurred in Nicholls Field this…

THE LABOUR Shadow Housing Minister has given his support to Harlow Council over its campaign against office block conversions. Steve Reed MP met Harlow Council leader Mark Ingall in Basildon last week. They were the guests of Basildon Council leader, Gavin Callaghan, who has also…

A HARLOW street art business has painted a colourful, inspirational mural at The Princess Alexandra Hospital to commemorate the COVID-19 pandemic. Marc Silver, CEO and founder of professional street art company MurWalls, has donated the artwork to the hospital in thanks for the hard work…

Harlow’s Labour Leader demands immediate action after weak police response to Nicholls Field “party”. THE LEADER of Harlow Council has slammed Essex Police for their “weak response” to an unauthorised gathering of over a 100 people in a house in Harlow. Councillor Mark Ingall said:…

THE SON of a much-loved Harlow woman who passed away last week has set up a Justgiving page. Allison Hazel was a highly respected teacher at William Martin Primary as well as a much-valued member of the Harlow Town Football Club backroom staff. Ryan Sutherland…

A LEADING Harlow councillor has called for a full investigation into the effects of domestic abuse in Harlow during Covid-19. Harlow Common councillor, Maggie Hulcoop has made a submission to Harlow Council’s Scrutiny Committee. Among the issues, cllr Hulcoop wants to see investigated are: To…

A BIG-hearted Harlow girl took on a marathon cycling challenge for charity. Eight-year-old Rachel took part in the Prudential London Free Cycle last year, but due to the Covid pandemic this year’s ride was cancelled. Instead Rachel, set herself the challenge of cycling the Flitch…

The first cohort of students due to study at a brand-new sixth form are celebrating securing their places. BMAT STEM Academy, in Harlow, will open the doors to its sixth form for the first time in September. Having opened to Year 10 just two years…

A HARLOW councillor who is also the Labour candidate at the next Essex Police Crime Commissioner elections has also expressed his concerns at the lack of police attendance at an unauthorised gathering in the town. Cllr Chris Vince said: ‘Clearly the events of Friday night…

HARLOW MP Robert Halfon has pledged to investigate the circumstances surrounding an illegal gathering in a house in Harlow on Friday night. As YH reported, over a hundred people packed into a three-bedroomed house in Nicholls Field. Despite calls to 999 throughout the night with…

ARTIST Krijn de Koning has created a site-specific installation entitled Green / Blue, work for Gibberd Garden, Harlow, on display at The Gibberd Garden in Harlow until 25 October 2020. De Koning’s sculpture is one of the final projects for the region-wide arts commissioning programme,…

THE Treasury has ripped apart an ‘appalling and incredibly expensive’ plan for a £350million Harlow headquarters to house a new body that will replace Public Health England reports the Daily Telegraph. Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced last week that new National Institute for Health Protection…

A LOCAL restaurant owner is set to mark National Rice Week by fundraising for The Princess Alexandra Hospitals Charity. Karim Ullah, the owner of Brohmon, an Indian cuisine restaurant, located in Stansted Mountfichet, is inviting people to try an array of delicious rice-based dishes throughout…