Icon Industrial launches half a million sq ft warehouse development in Harlow ICON Industrial, a strategic joint venture formed by Stoford Developments and TPG Real Estate, has officially launched a 505,000 sq ft warehouse and logistics development in Harlow. The first phase of speculative development…

HARLOW has beaten off competition from over 100 towns, cities, regions and nations across 16 countries to become a 2018 finalist for the prestigious City Nation Place; Place Brand of the Year Award. Discover Harlow was launched in June this year with the aim of…

St Clare to hold seven ‘Light Up A Life’ services this Christmas ST Clare Hospice is preparing to come together to celebrate the lives of family, friends and loved ones – along with hundreds of local people – at a series of seven Light Up…

RS Components has created an interactive map which reveals the UK towns and cities with the fastest and slowest average download speeds, according to Ofcom data. Good internet access is vital for a strong economy – for consumers, businesses and social media users, to name…

A MOTION set to be heard at Harlow Council on Thursday, will call for a change to state pension ages for women. The motion is as follows: Pensions for Women Born in the 1950’s Proposed by Councillor Lanie Shears (seconded by Councillor Mark Ingall): “This…

THREE people were arrested after suspected drugs and firearms were found during a search of a house in Roydon. A police spokesperson said: “We carried out a warrant under Misuse of Drugs Act at an address off Water Lane on Friday, October 26. Suspected class…

COMMENTING on the Chancellor’s proposals for the high street in the upcoming Autumn Budget, David Burch, Director of Policy at Essex Chambers of Commerce, said: “We’re delighted that the Chancellor has heeded the British Chambers of Commerce calls to abandon the uprating of business rates…

A MAN who gave false information to police in connection with eight speeding offences has been banned from driving and given a suspended jail term. Four cars and a van connected to Sonmez Kaya had activated speed cameras on eight occasions in May 2012, July…

AS the holiday season approaches you may be looking to organise an accessible and unique Christmas celebration for your friends and family, carers, community group or disability support group. Award-winning charity CanalAbility are offering something a little different, accessible Christmas Cruises on-board adapted canal boats.…

POLICE were called to reports of a disturbance in The Dashes. A police spokesperson said: “We were called shortly after 11.30pm on Saturday, October 27 with reports of a group of people causing a disturbance in The Dashes, Harlow. “It was reported items were being…

STEWARDS Academy’s GCSE Performing Arts pupils enjoyed a trip to the Shaftesbury Theatre, London to see Motown the Musical in October 2018. What made the trip extra special was watching past pupil Amandla Elynah performing on stage as one of The Supremes! Amandla has previously…

Update: Former England manager Glenn Hoddle remains in a serious condition in hospital after suffering a heart attack, his spokesman said in a statement reports The Guardian. Hoddle collapsed in a London TV studio on his 61st birthday. A source close to the family told…

ST Clare Hospice celebrated the official launch of their new shop, Scarlet Vintage & Retro, on Saturday 20th October at their public Grand Opening event. The vintage charity store – specialising in clothing, accessories, homeware, collectables and memorabilia from the 90s and earlier – is…

1430 hrs Essex Police have reported that there is a crash on the M11 near Harlow. An eye witness has stated that the air ambulance are in attendance. The road remains blocked. Police have also advised drivers not to reverse up slip roads. Arriva Essex:…