THE chair of Harlow Council hosted a civic service at St Paul’s church in the town centre on Sunday afternoon. Councillor Maggie Hulcoop led a group of dignitaries and residents from the civic offices in the Water Gardens to the church. Among the speakers was…

Council Leader keeps up pressure on potholes AFTER achieving some success by getting repairs made to the badly potholed roads in Northbrooks, Church Leys and Maddox Road, the Harlow Labour council leader is pressing for urgent repairs to be done on other estates. Councillor Ingall…

1500 hrs Update: Statement from Essex Police “We remain on scene following an incident at the Elizabeth Way Caravan Site at around 8.15pm last night, September 29. Officers attended following reports that a van had been shot at and a man had been injured. The…

The Three Degrees 3 Oct Theatre 1 WHEN you hear the name, The Three Degrees, you immediately think of their most famous song, “When Will I See You Again”, and the vision of three beautiful ebony women, perfectly coordinated in both their dance routines and…

HARLOW Euro MP Alex Mayer took charge of a mechanical digger last Friday off High Road, Fobbing in an attempt to dig Thurrock out of a hole over the Government’s botched Brexit policies. The Federation of Master Builders, which represents small and medium constructions firms…

St Clare Hospice is highlighting the vital contribution made by the UK’s hospices as it prepares to mark national Hospice Care Week (8-14 October). The annual awareness campaign, organised by the national charity Hospice UK, aims to raise awareness of the more than 200 hospices…

THE Conservative Party Conference has yet to begin but Harlow MP Robert Halfon has been busy on national radio and television as he sets out how he feels the government should be addressing the problems that affect the British people. Mr Halfon said: “We have…

YOUR Harlow hopes that all the graves related to those who lost their lives in WW1 as well as family members are in good condition as we prepare for the centenary of the end of WW1. As an example, we visited the graves of the…

A HARLOW man has escaped jail after being found guilty of possessing an offensive weapon in a pub in the town centre. Peter Hanrahan, aged 58, of Fold Croft was tried at Chelmsford magistrates court. He was found guilty of: On 10/03/2018 at Harlow, without…

THE By-Election for the Bush Fair Ward will take place on Thursday 8 November 2018. The election notice has been published today and can be read at: https://www.harlow.gov.uk/sites/harlow-cms/files/files/documents/files/Notice%20of%20Election%20-%20Bush%20Fair%20Ward.pdf The By-Election follows the resignation of Ian Beckett on Monday 17 September 2018. Following the resignation of…

EVER heard of the Harlow Independent Advisory Group (IAG)? There are a number dotted around the county. We know all about the Thurrock IAG. We have been to their meetings, have regular chats to their chair and also publicise their events. The chair is Neil…

Harlow Paralympian star Richard Chiassaro backs Active Essex Sports Awards 2018 HARLOW Paralympian Richard Chiassaro is urging residents to nominate inspirational athletes for the Active Essex Sports Awards 2018 – an annual event that celebrates the outstanding achievements of sporting organisations and individuals. Nominations are…

A LEADING Harlow charity that cares for the homeless has issued advice to local residents over beggars in the town centre. Streets2Homes director, Kerry Eastman issued the advice on social media this morning. Ms Eastman said: “We have had several reports of homeless people begging…

THE Conservative Group has slammed the Labour Group at Full Council for failing the residents of Harlow over the local plan. A total of just 72 organisations and individuals made representations to the recent consultation represents a failure of the Labour-run council to adequately engage…