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Pakistan hunt for boy continues

Pakistan hunt for boy continues

The search for a five-year-old British boy held captive in Pakistan has continued after his father returned to the UK.

PM hits back on military criticism

PM hits back on military criticism

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has rejected as "wrong" the criticisms of former military chiefs who accused him of starving the armed forces of funds when he was Chancellor.

Pair sentenced over Khyra death

Pair sentenced over Khyra death

The mother and stepfather of a seven-year-old girl who starved to death will be sentenced.

Union to discuss BA strike moves

Union to discuss BA strike moves

British Airways is facing the prospect of crippling strikes by its cabin crew as union bosses meet to decide their next move after talks aimed at resolving a bitter row over cost-cutting broke down.

High-speed rail plan to be unveiled

High-speed rail plan to be unveiled

Plans for a high-speed rail (HSR) network featuring 250mph trains will be announced by the Government.

Anti-social behaviour action plea

Anti-social behaviour action plea

Urgent action must be taken by senior officers to improve understanding of the toll anti-social behaviour is taking on their communities, the head of the police inspectorate said.

Force slammed over stalker murder

Force slammed over stalker murder

The police watchdog has delivered a damning report after finding "individual and systemic" failures in one force following the murder of a woman by her stalker, dubbed the Facebook Fugitive.

Nottinghamshire police 'are worst'

Nottinghamshire police 'are worst'

Nottinghamshire Police is the worst performing force in England and Wales, according to new figures.

Care levy 'may hit estates by 10%'

Care levy 'may hit estates by 10%'

A levy to pay for the Government's proposed National Care Service could take 10% off people's estates after they died, Health Secretary Andy Burnham has suggested.

Change 'may fuel jail overcrowding'

Change 'may fuel jail overcrowding'

Some of Britain's leading judges warned an impending shake-up in sentencing guidelines could lead to an increase in prison overcrowding, it has been reported.

Another Labour MP in expenses probe

Another Labour MP in expenses probe

Another Labour MP is under police investigation over his parliamentary expenses, it has been reported.



Local News


Conservative Party Chairman declares Harlow 'key election battleground'

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HARLOW will be the Conservatives’ key battleground in the forthcoming General Election, according to party chairman Eric Pickles.

HPA in talks over move to GlaxoSmithKline site in Harlow

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THE Health Protection Agency could take over part of the GlaxoSmithKline site in Harlow.

'Vile monster' jailed for life for murdering disabled pensioner

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A 26-year old Harlow man who carried out a savage attack on a 62-year old disabled woman has been told he must serve at least 22 years in jail for her murder before he is even considered for parole.

Labour gear up for election battle by moving regional HQ to Harlow

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THE Labour Party has moved its regional headquarters to Harlow to bolster MP Bill Rammell’s General Election campaign in what is widely regarded as a key marginal constituency.



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