Harlow McDonalds Reopens after £1m Refurbishment LAST weekend, MP Robert Halfon reopened Harlow’s Edinburgh Way McDonalds after a £1.5 million refurbishment and expansion. Robert Halfon commented, “I am delighted that McDonalds and their local manager, Tony Fagg, are investing so much in our town. Their…

PATACC is once again pleased to be organising the 2018 Harlow Black History Multicultural celebrations. The celebrations is a community festival organised by the group for the benefit of the people of Harlow and the surrounding areas. As already known to most people, the purpose…

ESSEX Police are appealing for information following an incident in Harlow where a moped rider was left with a serious head injury. Officers were called to the School Lane at the junction with First Avenue at 7.25pm on Wednesday, October 10. It was reported a…

HARLOW MP Robert Halfon rose on the floor of the House of Commons to quiz a minister over the link between school exclusion and prison. He said: What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education on breaking the link between school…

A love of reading at Stewards Academy PUPILS at Stewards Academy are incredibly lucky to have access to an extremely well-stocked library with a dedicated Librarian and a Reading Manager. A large variety of books are available for pupils across all reading abilities. All pupils…

Harlow SOUP is hosting its fourth event at Pemberley Academy in Harlow on Thursday 29th November and is seeking submissions from new and exciting Harlow projects. The community-led Harlow SOUP is seeking new submissions for local projects that are looking for funding and support. Prospective…

A MAN has been charged after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed in Harlow. The incident happened in Harlow Town Park on Monday, October 8. The victim remains in hospital. Thokozani Shiri, 20, of Torkildsen Way, Harlow, has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm and…

PASSMORES Academy invited the Guide Dogs Society to talk to their Year 8 students recently, about what it is like being a Guide Dog puppy trainer and what positive impact that this has on those who are blind or partially sighted. There was also an…

ESSEX Police remain on scene near Harlow Town Park following a stabbing last night, October 8. Officers were called to the area just before 6.30pm after reports of an argument between two people. It is believed the stabbing happened in the area of the park,…

By Local Democracy Reporter Piers Meyler ESSEX Police has pledged no jobs will be lost under a plan to pool procurement resources between six other police forces in a bid to reduce costs. The 7 Force Collaboration Programme – made up of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire,…

IT is not so happy radio as Phoenix Live in Harlow has suddenly closed its doors. Presenters were told at the weekend that the radio station, based in the Westgate part of the town centre would come off the air at midnight. Phoenix Live is…

NUFFIELD House Surgery in The Stow has been told by health inspectors that it must improve. Nuffield House Doctors surgery was placed into special measures on 21 November 2017 following a comprehensive inspection. A warning notice was issued in respect of the governance at the…

Sunday AN ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, a Community First Responder and Essex and Herts Air Ambulance were called to an address in Coalport Close, Harlow, shortly before 1.20pm on Sunday (Oct 7) following reports of a medical emergency. A man was taken to Basildon…

ON Wednesday 3rd October Stand up to Racism Harlow held a public meeting at Harlow College to discuss the community response to the rise in racism in recent years. Over 50 people attended from different trade unions, political parties and faith groups. The speakers included:…