BRIGHTHOUSE – the biggest rent-to-own operator in the UK – has collapsed, with administrators now attempting to salvage parts of the business. Customers should continue to make the monthly payments required to keep their household goods, with administrators now acting as the collecting agent. The…

Court Report from March 10th A HARLOW man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to racially aggravated harassment of a police officer. Ian Noble, aged 39, of Woodwards, Harlow pleaded guilty to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On 27/08/2019 at Harlow with intent to…

KIND-hearted Harlow resident, Michelle Doherty has started a gofundme page in order to try and raise money for her local school that was broken into last week. As we reported, Latton Green Primary was burgled, at the same time that thousands of Harlow residents were…

WE have come across a lot of fun videos for little ones made by Old Harlow resident, Lucy Spencer. Lucy said: “My short videos are aimed to capture the attention of little minds keeping it fun yet educational. “During times like this it’s important for…

West End shows, visits to the zoo and author visits are all still happening at one primary school. WHILE schools go on shutdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic, pupils at Roydon Primary School, in Roydon, are still enjoying a rich curriculum – from home. The…

Update: 1900 hrs OFFICERS will be using additional stop-and-search powers in a part of Harlow following a stabbing. Two young men were injured following an altercation in Orchard Croft shortly after 3.15pm today (Sunday 29 March). They were taken to hospital for treatment, their injuries…

Essex Police statement from Assistant Chief Constable Andy Prophet: I AM really pleased that officers report from their patrols across Essex that, in the vast majority of cases, people are only out for the essential reasons set out in the Government and Public Health England…

HARLOW Council’s community safety team continues to patrol the town as the town works together to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Community safety dogs, Riley and Tia, have this morning been on their daily exercise with the community rangers making sure Harlow’s closed playgrounds…

A HARLOW resident has been jailed for stealing a watch from Next and failing to comply with court orders. Jack Knight, aged 22, of Greenway House Parkway, Harlow pleaded guilty to the following. On 03/03/2020 at Harlow stole a watch, to the value of £40,…

THE mental health and emotional wellbeing of young people is a new school’s priority in the early days of the Coronavirus shutdown. Sir Frederick Gibberd College, in Harlow, opened in September with its first cohort of 120 Year 7 students. Since the school closures due…

HARLOW Community Hub helpline offers phone support, reassurance and advice to the most vulnerable residents in Harlow – primarily those without internet access or support networks. If you or someone you know could benefit from the hub, please call the helpline on 01279 927005 and…

YH would like to wish a happy 40th wedding anniversary to Harlow residents, Paul and Jill Aylott. They met at Latton Bush Comprehensive and married on March 29th, 1980. They are two of Harlow’s most wonderful residents and huge family people. They embody everything that…

Extra safety measures for Essex blood donors include triaging on session AN NHS Blood and Transplant spokesperson said: “We need people in Essex who are fit and healthy to keep donating as normal during the coronavirus outbreak. We’ve put extra safety measures in place and…

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