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ARSON CASE: WOMAN CHARGEDBy Ben Wilkinson WOMAN is to appear in court to face charges relating to the death of Kerry Youngs, who was killed in a flat fire more than three years ago. The 39-year-old Harlow woman, who has not yet been identified by police, will appear before Harlow magistrates on August 7 on one count of conspiring to pervert the course of justice.
(24/07/2008)
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Pensioners protest in wheelie bin backlashBy Ben Wilkinson A GREY power revolt is attempting to overturn the decision to scrap weekly bin collections in Harlow.Harlow Pensioners' Action Association and Age Concern Harlow have started a petition to put pressure on councillors to rethink the controversial move.
(24/07/2008)
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Hospital leading the way in infection controlbY Web Reporter INFECTION control at Harlow's hospital is said to be showing improvement again, according to independent watchdogs. A month after Government inspectors praised Princess Alexandra NHS Trust for its efforts to reduce the spread of deadly MRSA and C-Difficile, The Health Protection Agency has said further improvements have since been made.(24/07/2008)
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Tory hopeful to aid Rwanda projectBy Ben Wilkinson HARLOW Conservative parliamentary hopeful Robert Halfon travels to Africa tomorrow (Thursday) to assist a groundbreaking voluntary project aimed at boosting development. Mr Halfon will more than 100 Tory activists, including 10 MP,- for the two week scheme in war-torn Rwanda which saw a million people wiped out in a genocide 14 years ago.
(24/07/2008)
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Rise in non-emergency 999 callsbY Web Reporter EMERGENCY calls to the ambulance service have rocketed over the past five years - due to reports of minor problems. Figures show more than 10,000 extra 999 calls had been made requesting the county's crews between June 2003 and 2008 - a 30 per cent rise. Neil Storey, chief locality officer for the East of England Ambulance Service (EEAS), which covers Essex, said that while the number of people with serious problems had increased in line with an increasing and ageing population, the more significant rise was in people with more minor problems.(24/07/2008)
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Bypass a step closer?By Chris Moss PLANS to build a Harlow bypass linking the M11 with the A414 have taken a step closer to fruition following talks between the minister for transport and Bill Rammell MP. The Rt Hon Rosie Winterton met with Mr Rammell last week to discuss the proposals, and hinted that the new road could potentially be paid for using monies from the town's regional funding allowance - which is due to come under review this summer.
(24/07/2008)
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Two charged over string of robberiesBy Web ReporterTWO people have been charged as part of a Hertfordshire police investigation into a series of robberies across Herts, Essex, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. (22/07/2008)
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Worker in failed compensation bidBy Court ReporterAN office worker who blamed excessive typing for her disabling repetitive strain injury has had her compensation bid dismissed by a judge. Leah Groves (27) took her former employers, Pitney Bowes Ltd, to London's High Court, claiming they failed to adequately protect her from typing-related injuries. (22/07/2008)
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Death not thought to be suspiciousBy Web Reporter POLICE investigating the death of a Harlow traveller have said they believe the circumstances not to be suspicious.Officers launched an investigation after the body of missing gipsy Albert Smith (36) was found by his partner in the middle of a Harlow roundabout Friday morning (July, 17. He had been missing from the Elizabeth Way travellers' camp since June 14. (24/07/2008) [Read More]
Perfect proms at Palmers GreenBy Web Reporter HUNDREDS of people braved the weather to listen to local singer James Miller and Epping Forest Band hit the right notes on Sunday (July 20). Crowds, laden with picnic hampers and alcohol, gathered at Palmers Hill, Epping for the band's fourth annual Proms on the Green.
(24/07/2008)
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Chemist damaged by fireBy Ben WilkinsonA CHEMIST shop store room has been damaged after a bin fire got out of control. (24/07/2008) [Read More]
Cultural awareness day for HarlowBy Web Reporter CROSS-CULTURAL revellers basked in the Broad Walk sunshine on Saturday as they celebrated the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of Harlow.
(23/07/2008)
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Health Secretary opens unitBy Sophie Warner A NEW multi-million pound state of the art unit has been opened at Epping's St Margaret's Hospital. The major £13.4 million re-development was officially opened by Health Secretary Alan Johnson, pictured, on Thursday (July 17).
(21/07/2008)
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'Wonderful' result of Hotspots clean-upVIDEO REPORT HARLOW Hotspots is back. And this year it is bigger and better. Following the outstanding success of last year's competition to enhance the town, the Harlow Star is again teaming up with Harlow Renaissance, Harlow Council and Essex County Council to find a worthy project. Here you can see film footage of last year's winner.
(22/07/2008)
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Crooked ticket inspectors facing jailBy Web Reporter TWO married ticket inspectors who used stolen credit cards to pocket thousands of pounds in fares from Harlow commuters are facing jail - while another has been cleared and a fourth faces a possible retrial.
(21/07/2008)
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Government calls in runway planBy Sinead Holland THE Government has called in the G2 second runway planning application for Stansted Airport today (Monday, July 21).
(21/07/2008)
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Crowds flock to flower showBy James Burton MORE than 1,000 residents of Great and Little Hallingbury visited the villages' 70th annual flower show at Harps Farm on Saturday afternoon (July 19). The Harlow Brass Band and maypole dancers from local schools were on hand to provide entertainment.
(22/07/2008)
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