ESSEX Police has arrested a third man in connection with a fatal collision in Waltham Abbey last month. A 21-year-old from Harlow was arrested in London at around 2.25pm yesterday, Monday 11 November, on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and he has since…

NATIONAL HIV Testing Week takes place from 16 to 23 November and is run by Terrence Higgins Trust on behalf of HIV Prevention England (HPE). The week encourages people be tested for HIV, particularly those from the most at-risk groups, including men who have sex…

NEIL GREAVES, who until yesterday, was the Harlow Brexit Party candidate, has decided to stand down as a runner for the general election of 2019. Mr Greaves said: “It has been 24 hours since Nigel Farage decided not to field any Brexit Party candidates in…

Apply now for 2020 Primary school place PARENTS of children starting primary school in the academic year starting in September 2020 are now able to apply online for their child’s Reception school place. Children are entitled to start primary school in the September after their…

Dedicated nurse commended for reaching finals of prestigious awards A NURSE who has dedicated her career to supporting people living with dementia has reached the finals of the prestigious Nursing Times Awards. Caroline Ashton-Gough, dementia clinical nurse specialist at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust,…

A PIECE of wreckage from a German bomber which was shot down during a mission to destroy homes in Britain during the Second World War is to be auctioned to raise money for the more peaceful and constructive purpose of helping today’s homeless. The 35cm…

PLANS for 163 homes in Harlow Town Centre are on the agenda at the planning committee on Wednesday night. The application is for: Demolition of existing building and redevelopment of the site to provide a mixed use development within a part 8 and part 12…

STEWARDS Academy was very proud to present two separate performances of Hamlet and The Taming of the Shrew at The Shakespeare Schools Festival at The Harlow Playhouse last week, continuing a commitment to youth theatre which it has been a part of for over 12…

IT HAS BEEN another busy day in the general election of 2019. With the news that the Brexit Party had decided not to stand in Harlow, we once again went up to the A414 opposite the Miller and Carter, and spoke to the Conservative candidate,…

Changes to Central Line timetable TRANSPORT for London (TFL) are carrying out works as part of an investment by TfL to the Central Line Improvement Programme, which has led to a change in time table and may affect your commute. They are carrying out works…

THE FORMER Brexit Party candidate for Harlow (news travels fast) is determined to still stand as a candidate for the general election. Neil Greaves found out at lunchtime that Nigel Farage had decided not to field candidates in Conservative-held seats. But Mr Greaves feels that…

A CEREMONY took place outside the Civic Centre in The Water Gardens to mark the end of World War One on November 11th, 1918. The ceremony involved a number of short speeches including one by the chair of Harlow Council, cllr Clive Souter. A two…

THE Brexit Party has announced that it will not stand candidates in the 317 seats won by the Conservatives at the 2017 general election. This includes Harlow, where the Conservative candidate Robert Halfon is defending a majority of 7,031. Party leader Nigel Farage said standing…

A RED and white dirt bike was stolen from a garage in Denby Grange, Harlow, on Friday 4 October. Anyone with information on who is responsible or where the bike is should call Harlow CID on 101 quoting reference 42/158386/19. No photo has been provided.