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ST Clare Hospice has announced the launch of a series of new services for 2018 to complement their current Day Therapy service. The Hastingwood-based hospice charity has been delivering free, expert advice and support to people across West Essex and East Herts, via their Day…
CHILDREN took part in Victorian games as part of their studies. Year 5 pupils from Cooks Spinney Primary Academy, visited the Royal Gunpowder Mills, in Waltham Abbey. While there, they played Victorian games such as hunt the thimble, hunt the ring and flip the fish,…
THE First Live Lounge of 2018 features Mr Chris Talbot performing some of his Swing Set plus maybe a surprise or two on the night. A spokesperson said: “Let’s get this going for the New Year and have a chilled evening out listening to some…
HOSPITALS in England are being told to delay pre-planned operations and routine outpatient appointments until 31 January due to winter pressures reports the BBC. The advice comes as Milton Keynes University Hospital is telling people only to attend for emergency treatment. Two ambulance trusts in…
0700 hrs ROAD users advised that there is a possibility the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge will be closed this morning (Wednesday 3rd January) for safety reasons, due to strong winds from Storm Eleanor. Highways England are closely monitoring wind speeds closely before making any decision…
A total of 148 have been arrested during our Christmas anti-drink and drug driving campaign. The campaign ran from December 1, 2017 to January 1, 2018 during which 102 people were arrested for drink-related offences and 46 for drug-related offences. Five people arrested during the…
THIS year, we would like to ask you: How’s business? The format is this. We will come to your place of work or a venue of your choosing and interview you. Ideally, on camera but we can do audio or written. Whatever you feel suits…
WORK will start next week on the regeneration of Prentice Place in Potter Street. Harlow Council has appointed Vinci Facilities to oversee the £3m project which will start on Monday 8 January 2018. The works will transform the small neighbourhood shopping centre with: · New…
LARGE potholes have emerged on the roads of Harlow. It seems that the snow, frost and rain over December have taken their toll across the town. Road users returning to driving after the Christmas break have found a number of craters on main roads and…
THE REMARKABLE turnaround in fortunes for Latton Green Primary school has been noted in a glowing report by Ofsted. The school has been graded as Good after the government inspectors came to the school late last year. The report states: Since the academy opened, leaders…
LAST TERM, Pear Tree Mead Academy were joined by Skip 2B Fit, a unique skipping workshop which motivates children to challenge themselves through skipping. John McCormack, the skipping instructor, delivered two fun and exciting days of exercise and physical activity. Skip 2B Fit’s focus was…
TWO teenagers are set to appear in court accused of assaulting a police officer in Harlow. The two sixteen-year-olds, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have been charged with the following. On 14/10/2017 at Harlow assaulted a constable in the execution of his duty.…
AVERAGE rail ticket prices have risen by 3.4% across the UK, in the biggest increase to fares since 2013 reports the BBC. Protests are planned at some 40 stations, as many commuters see their season tickets go up by more than £100. Campaigners warned that…
0625 hrs M11 London-bound-Junction 8-A120/Stansted) to J7 (A414/Harlow) – partially blocked by an accident involving two vehicles.
THE HARLOW-based principal of Buckhurst Hill and Woodford School of Dancing has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM). The Dance school are frequent users of the Harlow Playhouse. Their summer showcase is one of the highlights of the season. Sonia Bond is joint Principal…
A WOMAN from Spinning Wheel Mead has been fined £220 for dumping seven bags of rubbish. The case was brought to Chelmsford magistrates court by Harlow District Council. Anita Newman, of Spinning Wheel Mead, Harlow was found guilty (in her absence) of the following. On…
