TAXPAYERS' CASH SPLASHED ON DISUSED SWIMMING POOL

By Chris Moss

COUNCIL taxpayers unwittingly forked out a staggering £43,000 over the last financial year to pay for security guards to protect Harlow's disused swimming pool from vandals and squatters. The leisure facility was closed to the public in November 2007 after an architectural survey found the building to be structurally unsound, remaining unoccupied ever since. (02/07/2009) [Read More]

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Hospital changes protocol after theft allegations

By Louise Sassoon

POLICE were called to Harlow's Princess Alexandra Hospital seven times in 14 months to investigate reports of jewellery or money being stolen from sick patients. (02/07/2009) [Read More]

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Council tennis court furore

By Louise Sassoon

COUNCIL chiefs have been hit a volley of embarrassment over their attempts to get Harlow's residents healthy following revelations a massive 80 per cent of council-owned tennis courts in the town are unusable during Wimbledon fortnight. () [Read More]

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Uncertainty over local rail franchise

By Catherine Lofthouse

THE train operator which runs services through Harlow is facing uncertainty over one of its franchises. (02/07/2009) [Read More]

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Shoppers given purse bells to deter thieves

By Louise Sassoon

SHOPPERS have been handed free purse bells to deter thieves after pick pocketing rocketed in Harlow town centre. (02/07/2009) [Read More]

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Playground plans given the go-ahead

By Chris Moss

PLANS to build a new children's playground in Prentice Place are set to swing into action after developers were given the go ahead to start work on the £354,000 project. () [Read More]

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Man severely beaten outside pub

By Louise Sassoon

A MAN is being treated for severe head injuries after he was beaten up outside a Harlow pub. (01/07/2009) [Read More]

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Daunting FA Cup draw for Hawks

By Web Reporter

THE Hawks will have their work cut out if they are to emulate last year's FA Cup run. Harlow Town reached the first round proper in 2008-09 before they lost 2-0 at home to Coca-Cola League Two side Macclesfield Town. () [Read More]

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No Joke Keano to have the last laugh

INSIDE TRACK

WELCOME to our column giving an insight into Harlow Greyhound Stadium as our inside man gives his tips (01/07/2009) [Read More]

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One year on and it's time for a Square celebration

By Chris Moss

TAKE a legendary pub-rock band, add a young rock'n'rolla on the cusp of superstardom and blend with some impossibly young and talented bubblegum punks and, voila, you have all the ingredients for a rollicking first anniversary showcase gig befitting of Harlow's premier music venue. (02/07/2009) [Read More]

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