THERE were a number of traffic woes across Harlow on Thursday morning. There were no obvious traffic incident. It appeared to be sheer volume of traffic. This was little compensation to the residents of Church Langley who suffered from terrible tailbacks. Many wondered if the…

HARLOW MP Robert Halfon has given an update on the work he has been doing on the Osler House closure. Mr Halfon said:”I have been contacted by many concerned residents about the closure of Osler House. I’ve made it very clear that I believe the…

1330 hrs Closed both ways between J7 and J8 lane closure in place for a collision and barrier repairs. Traffic Officers on scene with recovery contractors. Delays building on the approach please allow extra time. @STN_Airport 1115 hrs M11 Northbound – Reports of a lorry…

STUDENTS across all Burnt Mill Academy Trust (BMAT) schools in Harlow, Epping and Stansted in Essex and Newham in London are indulging in the topic all week. It is the first time the Trust has seen all of its schools, both primary and secondary, work…

Faraday Competition Challenges Top Passmores STEM Students TWELVE of Passmores’ best science, technology and maths students represented the school in the annual Faraday National Competition, organised by the Institute of Engineering and Technology. Students aged between 12 and 13 competed in teams to design and…

FOLLOWING an unsatisfactory meeting between Labour councillors and representatives of the West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (WECCG) last Friday (March 9) to discuss the closure of Osler House GP surgery in Potter Street, Harlow Labour has announced plans for a public demonstration against the decision.…

THE GRIM reality of life in Harlow on Universal Credit (UC) was revealed at a Harlow Council committee meeting on Tuesday night. The Scrutiny Committee chaired by councillor Bob Davis heard representations from Citizens Advice Burea, Harlow Advive Centre as well as its own Housing…

A teacher is running the London Marathon in memory of a former student’s baby. Alec Laing, assistant vice principal at Nightingale Academy, in Edmonton, is taking on the mammoth task in support of the Annabelle Rose Foundation. The charity is dedicated to providing help and…

STAFF at Toys R Us including Harlow have been told that no buyer has been found for the UK chain and all stroes will close. It is now thought that a six week “wind down” of stores will get underway. More follows.

ON TUESDAY, the Chancellor delivered his Spring Statement and outlined measures that will cut the cost of living, freeze fuel duty, build an even better Harlow, champion education and apprenticeships, and protect our NHS says Robert Halfon MP. The Government has a track record of…

Community Project hosts annual Easter event at Fold Croft site with fun for all the family. ON Saturday 31st March, Herts & Essex Community Farm will be hosting their annual Easter event at the Fold Croft site from 12-2pm, where children can join in with…

A STRAY cat was rescued from the Harlow streets with deep cuts and ripped-off fur, prompting a fundraising drive. Burberry was taken from Church Leys in Harlow to the Scratching Post rescue centre in Waltham Abbey, having spent a considerable amount of time at the…

THE CHAIR of Harlow Council, cllr Sue Livings opened the new wing of the Gibberd Ward. The ward caters for those suffering from dementia. In the film below, chief executive of Princess Alexandra Hospital, Lance McCarthy plus deputy chief executive, Prof. Nancy Fontaine thank all…

Essex Chambers react to Chancellor’s Spring Statement Commenting on the Spring Statement, delivered today (Tuesday) by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Denise Rossiter, Chief Executive of Essex Chambers of Commerce, said: “Businesses will be encouraged by the Chancellor’s report on the UK’s fiscal health, with…