A TEENAGER has been charged with a number of offences in relation to the supply of nitrous oxide. George Dingle, aged 18, of Hansells Mead, Roydon has been charged with the following. On 05/01/2019 at Harlow were in possession of a psychoactive substance, namely nitrous…

HARLOW’S Craig Messenger was only 16 when he responded to an advert in a local paper – 40 years later it’s led to his employers recognising him for his long service to the electrical industry. UK Power Networks, the company that delivers electricity for 8.3…

Harlow Labour Leader promises immediate action on cycle tracks. COUNCILLOR Mark Ingall, Leader of Harlow Council promised immediate action on any repairs needed to the ten percent of Harlow’s cycle tracks that are Harlow Council’s responsibility and urged Essex County Council to do the same…

THE UK economy suffered its biggest slump on record between April and June as coronavirus lockdown measures pushed the country officially into recession reports the BBC. The economy shrank 20.4% compared with the first three months of the year. Household spending plunged as shops were…

PROJECT submissions are open to be considered for the next Harlow Soup which will be held online on Thursday 24th September. Harlow Soup awards funding amounts usually around £500 to projects which benefit Harlow. Projects can be anything in the past money has been awarded…

ASDA Harlow donated 42 lip balms, hot chocolate sachets, two bars of chocolates and face masks to give to carers from Manor Court Care Home for carers appreciation day. All these went into gift bags to say thank you for all that they have done…

PATIENTS at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) will be able to benefit from a purpose-built Frailty Short Stay Unit this winter. PAHT has received an investment of £400,000 from the Department of Health and Social Care to support the hospital to improve patient…

THE scheme has been extended. If you were eligible for the first grant and can confirm to HMRC that your business has been adversely affected on or after 14 July 2020, you’ll be able to make a claim for a second and final grant from…

A WOMAN was arrested after an alleged assault in Harlow’s Market Square in the town centre on Monday night. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We were called just before 7.20pm yesterday, Monday 10 August, following reports of an altercation in Market Square, Harlow. A woman…

Letter to Editor, Bus Gate, the full story. Sir, IT is rather ironic that our MP is objecting to the closure of London Road to car users whilst at the same time has been the champion of an enlarged Harlow, which in reality for the…

Robert Halfon MP secures £400,000 to upgrade PAH A&E facilities ahead of winter FOLLOWING lobbying from Harlow’s MP, Robert Halfon, the Prime Minister has announced that The Princess Alexandra Hospital Trust will receive an additional £400,000 in order to support A&E capacity ahead of the…

By Local Democracy Reporter Piers Meyler DEPRESSION and anxiety due to Covid-19 is expected to double over the next few months – leading to four in ten people being affected. Essex County Council (ECC) said there are significant concerns about mental wellbeing as we move…

THE latest research by lettings management platform, Howsy, has revealed which major London commuter hubs make the most attractive investment for landlords and if they’re better than the London market. With working from home causing many to look outside of London for a more affordable…

THERE not been any deaths at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow for eleven weeks. The last death was recorded on May 25th, 2020. There were two recorded deaths in English hospitals on August 9th. These figures do (sadly) get adjusted but the deaths for the…