Letter to the Editor On Safe to go Stow The opening of a joint venture between Harlow Council, the police and other agencies has met with a lot of criticism since it’s opening last month. Since it’s inception in 2018 the Harlow Alliance Party (HAP)…

IT comes as stark figures show almost one and a half million people are unemployed, over nine million people are inactive, a record 2.8 million people are out of work due to long-term sickness. Young people have also been left behind with one in eight…

PLANS to turn the former Methodist Church in High Road, North Weald, into office space are being opposed by the parish council amid concerns over parking issues.The parish council had previously objected to a change of use application – which was rejected by Epping Forest…

THE amount of money people can place on a single online slots bet will be restricted as part of a wider government overhaul to tackle gambling addiction. A £5 per spin limit will apply to all adults aged 25 and over with a £2 per…

A PETITION calling for a new general election has hit more than 2.5 million signatures. On Wednesday morning, the petition stood at 2.5 million. Over 5,000 signatures on the petition claim to be from Harlow. Speaking to ITV’s This Morning on Monday after the petition hit…

A VIGIL was held to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The names of murdered women were read aloud; an appeal to stop the violence was expressed. Cara sang movingly, yet with a note of hope, calling for change.  There…

CHIEF Constable Ben-Julian Harrington QPM welcomed 46 new police officers into the Essex Police family at a passing out parade at force HQ in Chelmsford.  The new officers made their policing pledge at Essex Police Headquarters today, Friday 22 November, and will carry on the…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince rose on the floor of the House of Commons to praise a reverend in Harlow Chris Vince said: “I thank the Minister for giving way. I will take the opportunity to try to be a trailblazer for my constituency of Harlow, where we have some…

CONTROVERSIAL plans for a huge industrial estate in a north Essex town have been unveiled. Residents, heritage, and natural environment organisations demand that the council fully assess the development’s environmental impact reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Pigeon (Takeley) Ltd has submitted initial plans for the…

A PETITION is calling for a new junction to help ease traffic congestion in Church Langley. The petition states: Recently, our community in Church Langley has been experiencing the harsh ramifications of excess traffic and lack of sufficient infrastructure. Unfortunately, due to the singular exit…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince visited St Mark’s West Essex Catholic School to speak to politics and law students about his role and politics at home and across the world. Mr Vince said: “It was a pleasure to meet politics and law students at St Marks…

HARLOW Foodbank joined Trussell food banks from all four nations of the UK, as well as people with who have needed food banks, anti-poverty charities and celebrities Levi Roots and Ladbaby, outside Westminster on Wednesday 20th November, to unveil a bold new newspaper, The Hardship…

A CLIMATE summit took place earlier this month that focused on achieving net zero new homes in Essex. Attendees and speakers came from across the industry. Experts from the council’s Climate and Planning Unit also led panels and discussions. Discussions focussed on what is already…

HOOLIGANS who wreak havoc on local communities will face tough restrictions under new powers announced by the Home Secretary today.   Meeting a manifesto pledge to crack down on anti-social behaviour, the new Respect Orders will give the police and local councils powers to ban…