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Thursday July 8 2010 HERALD 3

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Couple snatch womans bag
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a robbery on the corner of Parsonage Leys and Whitewaites in Harlow on Saturday. At around 9.30pm a woman was approached by a man and woman asking for 50p. When the victim refused, the man grabbed her handbag off her shoulder, stole 15 from her purse and threw the bag on the floor. The man was described as white, aged 30, 5ft 3in tall, tanned, butch build, bald head, round face with thick eyebrows and tattoos on his upper arms. The woman was described as white, aged 20, 5ft 3in tall, skinny with pale skin and long dark hair. Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC James Bloomfield at Harlow Police Station on 0300 333 4444 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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New gadgets at maternity unit

MATERNITY delivery rooms at the Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) are being transformed by an array of gadgets and birth-aids. The maternity department is installing two pieces of equipment the swivelling cord and delivery stool which help women in the later stages of labour. Claire Parker, labour suite manager, said: We have a wide selection of birth aids for our women allowing a greater choice of natural birth options. The birthing pools have been in place for several years and new and innovative equipment is being introduced all the time to provide even greater choice. The cord can be used in a number of ways to allow women to pull up and take the weight off their lower back and abdomen.

MP tries to secure new M11 junction

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re you fed up with Harlow traffic? We came a small step closer today (Wednesday) to securing a new junction on the M11, after the Government hinted that there could be light at the end of the tunnel for the scheme. A new junction north of Harlow junction 7a would ease congestion for tens of thousands of people, and would help to create jobs as the economy recovers. I have been campaigning for this since 2007, when I launched my website www. fedupwithharlowtraffic.net Thats why I called a debate in the House of Commons specifically to discuss this. Weve waited decades for something to be done by the last Labour Government, but nothing happened. Speaking to the Transport Minister, I made the points: Harlow has just one motorway entrance. Basildon has four. Recent roadworks have NOT solved the problem.

ROBERT HALFON
Congestion causes a huge cost to the local economy. An extra junction (7a) would massively boost jobs in Harlow. The cost of an extra junction is small, compared to other schemes. In a sign that the new Coalition Government will look positively at the scheme, the Transport Minister admitted that Harlow was originally designed for a motorway to the west, not to the east. He said that Sir Frederick Gibberds plans hoped that the M11 would be built on the other side of the town. The Minister also admitted that congestion in Harlow was terrible, and hinted at a victory for local

Winnies party
ST ELIZABETHS Centre had a cause for celebration last week as their eldest resident celebrated her 90th birthday on Friday. Winnie Cunliffe originally came to the Much Hadham epilepsy centre from Lancashire in December 1938 more than 70 years ago. In those days everyone slept in dormitories and were given their own job to help run the centre. Winnie used to look after young children with epilepsy. Today, the 105 residents live in modern bungalows with en-suite facilities and enjoy a programme of activities to ensure that they all live life to the full.

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people, when he said that Harlow is well-placed for investment when the economic situation eases. He acknowledged that the debate was timely, as the new Government would only prioritise schemes (such as this one), which promote economic growth. In a generous move, Essex County Council has agreed to pay for a full business case for the scheme, at a cost of over half a million pounds. This will kickstart the new junction, so that Harlow is much more likely to secure funding when the economy has recovered. Harlow Council and the Essex Federation of Small Businesses also threw their weight behind the plans. In a statement, they said that an extra junction would unlock Harlows potential and help regenerate the town centre. Were not there yet, but we took a small step forward this week, and are closer than ever to cutting congestion in our town.

Orphans plea
A HARLOW based charity, Moreton Romanian Orphans Fund, is looking for a family who would be willing to invite two Romanian orphaned boys into their home for two weeks when they visit England from July 24 to August 7. Anyone able to offer assistance should call Barbara Saunders on 01279 832001.

Quilters move
THE Beavan Quilters, who for the last 12 years have met at the Bevan Centre in Old Harlow, have moved to Old Harlow WI Hall after Sure Start took over the centre. The group meets every Thursdays 9.30am-12.30pm. A small charge of 2.50 includes tea and coffee.

Wedding planners
STAFF at L J Sheppard Volkswagen in Bishops Stortford helped a couple with a rather unusual request. On Monday May 10, Mark and Kellie Peachey visited the showroom not to borrow a car, but to borrow two members of staff to witness their 11am wedding at the neighbouring registry office. Mark and Kellie, of Bishops Stortford, kept their nuptials a secret from family and friends and having arrived at the registry office with no witnesses, were relying on the staff at L J Sheppard to support their special day. Sheppards sales manager Neil Curtis and service manager Richard Stovell not only witnessed the wedding, but took photos of the couple and chauffeured them across town in a Volkswagen Eos. Mark and Kellie said: Thank you to Neil and Richard for making our day that little bit different, but special at the same time. We are both so grateful for what Neil and Richard did for us. Mr Curtis said: Mark and Kellies request came as a complete surprise. Its not the usual type of enquiry we receive in the showroom! It was an absolute privilege to witness Mark and Kellies wedding. Kellie looked beautiful and it was a pleasure to be able to support their special day. L J Sheppard Volkswagen is part of the long established and family owned Vindis Group, formed of VW, Audi, Skoda and Bentley centre all in the East of England.

Mark and Kellie Peachey

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