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THE HARLOW Conservatives are well known for their forensic examination of the Labour-run council’s budget proposals. Last Thursday’s Cabinet meeting was a precursor for the full council meeting itself, to be held on Thursday, when the budget will be debated and voted on. At the…
POLICE are investigating an incident where a teenage boy was stabbed in broad daylight. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We received a report on Thursday 23 January that a boy had been attacked at around 4pm in The Downs, Harlow. We received information that a…
A HOLOCAUST memorial service was held at the Harlow Civic Centre in The Water Gardens on Sunday afternoon. This years theme was Standing Together. The service was led by Rabbi Irit Shillor. There were readings by the civic leaders as well as many fromm faith…
Update: Dawn Hall, aged 52, from Harlow has been found. HAVE you seen Dawn Ball? Dawn, 52, from Harlow, was reported missing from her home at around 1.40am today, Sunday 26 January, and her family and officers are concerned for her welfare. She has…
ESSEX Police is are appealing for two key witnesses to come forward following an assault outside a McDonalds in Harlow. The victim, a teenage girl, reported that she had been touched inappropriately when inside the store between 5.45pm and 6.30pm on Thursday 14 December 2019.…
Rail passengers can give Greater Anglia managers their views RAIL passengers can talk directly to Greater Anglia rail managers as the train operator announces its first ‘Tweet the manager’ feedback sessions of the year. The next ‘Tweet the Manager’ sessions will take place from 0900…
ON Thursday, 23rd January, Accuro (Care Services) opened it’s doors to the community for a Volunteer Open Day, celebrating existing and recruiting new volunteers. The charity, which operates across West Essex, provides clubs and services for Children and Adults ages 8 and up with disabilities.…
A CONTROVERSIAL Labour activist has decided against standing as a candidate in the local elections in May. Colin Monehen was planning to stand as the candidate for Church Langley. He stood last year, polling 439 votes. Last year, Mr Monehen had planned to stand as…
HARLOW residents experiencing mental health crises will have better access to urgent and emergency health assessments and treatment closer to home, thanks to a successful bid from the Hertfordshire and West Essex Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP). This award of £3m over two years means…
THE TWO leading members of the Harlow Alliance Party have questioned the leader of Harlow Council over plans to build houses in the town. Nicholas Taylor and Alan Leveret asked the questions at a meeting of the Labour run Cabinet on Thursday night. A seven-minute…
POIGNANT memorial flames made by the local community are lighting up the Civic Centre as the town approaches Holocaust Memorial Day 2020. Local schools, groups and council staff have decorated flames as part of a project launched by the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust. By Sunday…
A HARLOW man and four other suspected paedophiles are on trial in Belgium accused of producing nine millions child abuse images and creating a guide on “How to” abuse children. Samuel Kinge, 38, from Harlow, appeared in court today in Dendermonde, Belgium, with four other…
By Local Democracy Reporter A ROAD that would have helped link a new hospital in Harlow is to be removed from initial plans for the new M11 junction 7a. The news comes as it is revealed work is expected to start towards the end of…
ESSEX Police are appealing for information following a robbery in Epping where a man was threatened with a knife and had his watch stolen. It was reported the victim, who is in his 60s, had been driving along the A414 near North Weald, between the…
Discover the wide range of Higher Education opportunities available at Harlow College. Harlow College is holding a Higher Education event on Wednesday 5 February, for people who are looking to further their education, or progress in the workplace. If you want to work at the…
ESSEX Police worked with local primary school to help children avoid drugs gangs and stay safe. ‘Dot Com’ is a children’s character who helps young people tell teachers about their worries. Essex Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington and ‘Dot Com’ Founder Sharon Doughty to reveal how…





