TRANSPORT for London (TfL) has launched a new poster campaign encouraging people who play content using their device’s speakers on services to be considerate towards others and use headphones. It comes as new TfL research shows that 70 per cent of 1,000 customers surveyed said they find…

A CHURCH Langley-based activity cub and preschool has been praised by Ofsted following an inspection. Inspection of Langley Rangers Activity Club & Noah’s Ark Pre-School Church Langley Community Centre, Church Langley Way. What is it like to attend this early years setting? The provision is…

THE FLAGS of St George are now flying all the way down Southern Way in Harlow. From Bush Fair all the way to the Staple Tye roundabout, dozens of St George’s flags as well as union flags have been tied to lampposts. A number of…

LOCAL government in Greater Essex could be changing – and a new website has been launched to help residents, businesses and stakeholders stay informed and involved. Leaders and chief executives from councils across Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock have come together to launch essexlgrhub.org, a central,…

A COST-effective and sustainable new technology is helping to keep Essex roads free from potholes claims Essex County Council. Over the past year, Essex Highways has been using a system called Roadmender. This uses a highly durable and flexible material, partially made from recycled lorry…

THE massive steel structure that will house ScottishPower Renewables’ first-ever HVDC offshore converter station has been successfully installed in the southern North Sea.   Weighing in at around 3,700 tonnes and standing 59 metres high, the four-legged jacket foundation for the green energy company’s £4…

HARLOW Council’s Leader, Cllr Dan Swords, has issued a statement about the recent concern about asylum hotels and Houses of Multiple Occupations (HMOs). Councillor Swords said: “I know so many residents are concerned, so let me be absolutely clear: under no circumstances will we allow…

PET’S Corner has announced that BooBoo, the popular pony, has passed away at the age of 32. A Pet’s Corner spokesperson said: “It’s with very heavy hearts that we share the sad news that our beloved BooBoo has passed away at the age of 32.…

A MAN arrested after a cannabis factory was discovered in a former police station in Old Harlow will face no further action. Police received information on Tuesday May 13th from the public about cannabis being grown at the former police station. Inside they found a…

BRACE yourself for something truly spectacular… Forbidden Nights is here, celebrating 9 years of muscles, mayhem and over 11,000 shirt rips! Were you excited by the show stopping performance on Britain’s Got Talent? If you were left craving more, then get ready to experience their live…

Update: Jordan has been found ESSEX Police are searching for Jordan Donovan, 15, who is missing from Harlow. He was last seen wearing a black Nike top, dark bottoms and a red and blue Tommy Hilfiger jacket. Jordan is of medium build and has black…

OFFICERS investigating reports of criminal damage and a racially aggravated incident in Basildon have made an arrest. This follows multiple reports received from the public reporting a video circulating online showing individuals applying paint to the exterior of several properties in Whitmore Way. At one…

THE XL bully ban is “failing” says the RSPCA – as dog bites, attacks and human fatalities persist, despite new data obtained by the charity showing thousands of suspected banned dogs have been seized and hundreds euthanased. Instead, the charity wants Ministers to commit to…

A HOSPITAL boss has said it would be a “fantastic idea” to develop a town centre minor injuries unit reports the BBC. Thomas Lafferty, chief executive of Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) in Harlow, Essex, said he saw “providing health services on the high street as…