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Gerard Croft Hoare: 1899 to 1918 GERARD’S parents were Geoffrey De Mountenay G Hoare, born in Godstone, Surrey in 1871 and Joyce Margaret Page Croft, Born in Ware, Hertfordshire in 1870. Thy married in Ware in the spring of 1898. Gerard Hoare was born in…
Robert Halfon campaigns to keep Netteswellbury Farm common room open for residents RECENTLY, Robert Halfon, MP for Harlow, visited Netteswellbury Farm to speak to residents concerned about the future use of the common room. Residents have used the room for over 20 years and hold…
0945 hrs THE TESCO petrol station in Church Langley is closed after a report of a break in. The station is shut off. A police forensic officer has just left the scene. Statement from Essex Police: “We are investigating a burglary at a petrol station…
LAURA McAlpine, Labour’s Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Harlow and the Villages today spoke out against deception and dishonesty in politics, pledging to do all that she can to ensure openness and transparency in the next Labour government. “I want to be part of a government…
A man who kidnapped a girl and sexually assaulted her as she walked in Harlow has been found guilty by an unanimous jury following a six-day trial. Darren Sellen, 41, of Church Leys, Harlow, was found guilty of kidnap, kidnap with intent to commit a…
ESSEX Firefighters were called to a fire involving a combine harvester and a stubble field on Harlow Road in Matching Tye. The area of the field on fire measured approximately 25m x 25m. Update 9:45pm – Firefighters report they are making good progress tackling the…
AN 18 year-old man has been charged with two counts of attempted rape in Luton town centre last Friday. Anas Baig, 18, of The Hides, Harlow has been remanded in custody ahead of appearing at Luton Crown Court next month (Sept 3rd).
HOSPICE celebrates six months of success for Compassionate Neighbours project This August, local charity St Clare Hospice will celebrate 6-months of success for its Compassionate Neighbours programme, after the project’s launch in February 2018. Compassionate Neighbours is a community-led project, where volunteers support local people…
A CANNABIS factory has been uncovered after Essex Police executed a warrant this morning. According to Essex Police, 180 cannabis plants have been uncovered. Two people have been arrested and remain in police custody. Burley Hill is off Kiln Lane in Church Langley. YH popped…
Lloyds Bank fund is helping Harlow Credit Union achieve its ambitious expansion programme Investment in a full range of online capabilities now means Harlowsave Credit Union is able to open up its financial services to many more people within Essex and East Hertfordshire Harlowsave Credit…
THE OWNERS of Arena Essex have announced that the home of stock car and speedway racing will be closing its doors at the end of the season. A statement appeared on their website on Wednesday night. Arena Essex is based off the A1306 near to…
Passmores Academy Community Day ONE thousand students and staff members from Passmores Academy poured their energy and enthusiasm into helping others, when they took part in Passmores’ annual Community Day recently. Despite the sweltering heat, the young people, who are all aged between 11 and…
ROBERT Halfon MP visited Stansted Airport to attend the relaunch of their Enterprise & Skills Academy. As Harlow’s MP, Mr Halfon has long championed apprenticeships and worked hard to pair the Academy with Harlow College. Robert Halfon has strong ties with Harlow College. The College…
ESSEX Cultural Diversity Project is currently calling for proposals for our second place-based artist commission, which will focus on Harlow. Budget: £10,000 Deadline: 21 September 2018 Interviews will be on Monday 1 October 2018 Full details below. http://essexcdp.com/harlowcommission/
