JOIN soprano Alieshia Cross, founder of #RuthLives, mezzo-soprano Michelle Harris, pianist Daniel Leeson Harding and special guests for an afternoon recital of songs, jazz and maybe more. Songs include some Disney classics, musical theatre, some light opera and more. There will be an interval with…

A MAN was detained this afternoon after an incident at a cafe in Harlow. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “Police received reports a man was seen with a knife in the Harvey Centre, Harlow, at 12.05pm today, Friday September 18. “He was detained under the…

0915 hrs A motorcyclist injured in a collision on the M25 close to junction 30 this morning has sadly died. The man is believed to be from the Maidstone area in Kent. Officers remain at the scene carrying out investigations. The clockwise carriageway is likely…

A SIGNIFICANT investment is to be made in public health science with the creation of new world-class public health labs in Harlow, the Chancellor has announced today. The investment will see part of Public Health England move from its existing ageing facilities at Porton Down…

1745 hrs A414 Essex – A414 in Harlow busy but moving southbound at the M11 J7 Hastingwood Roundabout junction. 1500 hrs AS predicted heavy rain has hit Harlow on Wednesday afternoon. If there any traffic problems, we will post them here.

ARE you a business in Harlow? Looking to boost your local profile and meet with potential future employees? Sign up for a stall at the 2015 Jobs & Apprenticeships Fair at the Harlow Leisurezone, beginning at 10am. Last year they had over 80 businesses and…

HARLOW Council is asking all residents to have their say on its Local Council Tax Support scheme which provides help to low income households with their overall Council Tax bill. The Council Tax Support scheme, which costs Harlow Council, Essex County Council, Essex Fire &…

AS a new generation of youngsters start school another busy year begins for Essex County Fire and Rescue’s Education Team who will give help and advice to more than 100,000 young people before schools break up next summer. The team of four deliver targeted and…

0830 hrs B181 Epping Road in Roydon closed in both directions between the Hansells Mead junction and the Low Hill Road junction, because of a police incident.

A statement by Harlow MP, Robert Halfon “SINCE 2011, Partridge Care Home has been covered by a huge black cloud. Concerns about the home were first raised to me by a Harlow resident and I raised the issue in Parliament, had meetings with the Government…

A HARLOW care home home could be taken over or closed after inspectors found staffing levels were inadequate and medicines were not being properly administered. Partridge Care Centre, in Harlow, was inspected by the Care Quality Commission after it received “information of concern”. Inspectors found…

A robber punched a driver and attempted to steal her mobile phone. The 30-year-old woman, who is from Harlow, was sitting in her parked car in Primrose Field, Harlow, at 11.15am on Friday, September 4 when she was approached by two men. The passenger door…

CALLS have been made for a more joined-up approach to ensure improvements to the education system in Essex continue. The Educational Attainment in Essex Task and Finish Group of Essex County Council’s People and Families Scrutiny Committee has praised the progress already being made in…

AROUND 40 Spitfires and Hurricanes will fly across the south to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Prince Harry will attend the Battle of Britain Flypast at Goodwood Aerodrome on Tuesday The prince will join Battle of Britain veterans and wounded servicemen…