THERE are only a few spaces left on our next GDPR Awareness Session – Book now to avoid disappointment! We all know about the Data Protection Act and what we need to do to comply with it. Are you aware though of the new General…

ESSEX Firefighters were called to a vehicle on fire on the M11 bewteen junctions 8 and 7 southbound. Due to the smoke, the road was temporarily closed so crews could deal with the incident safely. The fire was extinguished by 12:55pm.

HALF a million skips were achieved by youngsters in Harlow doing their bit for Sport Relief. The schools within the Burnt Mill Academy Trust (BMAT) in the town were set the challenge of skipping 500,000 skips during the charity event. Throughout the day, a total…

DETECTIVES investigating a robbery in which a man was threatened with a knuckle duster have made an arrest. A 33-year-old man was threatened and forced to hand over £10 outside a convenience store in Coppice Hatch, Harlow on February 14, 2018. A 22-year-old man from…

One of the Top 10 Comedy Shows of 2017! (Guardian) Winner! Best Character Comedy Act at Whats On Stage Comedy Awards 2017 In this much-anticipated debut show, Jon Pointing (Pls Like, Bucket) presents Cayden Hunter, an actor, who will demonstrate the importance of selflessness and…

THE plans for building and development in Harlow were discussed at Harlow Council on THursday night. The plans are at a relatively early stage and have yet to go out to consultation. Below is a 25 minute film of the discussions.

M11 junction 7 (Harlow), Essex: embankment repairs Work to maintain safety by carrying out embankment repairs continues this week. The northbound exit slip road will be closed overnight, between 9pm and 5am, from Tuesday 3 April for four nights. A clearly signed diversion will be…

Meet your three new Community Safety Officers who have been employed to patrol local shopping centres. ALEX, Stuart and Ray are part of Harlow Council’s existing Community Safety Team and work with the public and businesses to target antisocial behaviour and environmental crimes like littering,…

ESSEX Police are investigating an allegation of sexual assault. A 16-year-old girl reported she was assaulted by a man in Second Avenue, Harlow, at 10.30pm on Saturday, March 31. Enquiries are ongoing. She described the man as black, about 5ft 6ins tall and of skinny…

Dear Editor, I have long been concerned about the damaging effects uncontrolled growth of HMOs has had on many residents and neighbourhoods in Harlow. An HMO is a rental property which is occupied by three or more people who form separate households and share facilities…

THE first district elections for two years are set to take place on Thursday May 3rd. You get the feeling the Conservative Central office has told local candidates to get the word “Momentum” into their election leaflet where they can. The leaflet for the Conservative…

THE national final of Futurechef, the prestigious competition for aspiring chefs aged between 12 and 16, took place recently at Westminster Kingsway College, London. Year 9 student, Dylan Willett was representing Passmores Academy as Regional Champion for London and the Southeast. Dylan had earned his…

Review of Alice in Wonderland at the Harlow Playhouse By Wicked Productions A PACKED audience was royally entertained by an Easter performance of Alice in Wonderland at the Harlow Playhouse. One of the key qualities to this production is the feel that the cast are…

A HARLOW artist has unveiled his latest controversial work and says he would like £10,000 from the taxpayer. Isaac Verrall and his fellow artists gathered at the Toddbrook opposite the duckpond on Second Avenue to unveil his latest controversial work. Isaac told us that he…