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June 10, 2010

NEWS

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PAH chief steps down to allow fresh approach

THE chief executive of Harlows Princess Alexandra Hospital has resigned after three years in the job, Chris Pocklington, left, was the hospital NHS trusts director of operations for four years before taking over as CEO. Mr Pocklington said he had enjoyed many happy and rewarding years at PAH during which he built up many warm working relationships with colleagues across the organisation. During the past three years we have made important operational and financial strides for which we should all be proud, but I believe the time is right for somebody else to build on our achievements and take the organisation forward to the next stage, he said. Gerald Coteman, chairman of the PAH NHS Trust, said Mr Pocklingtons leadership had been instrumental in turning the organisation around and

A MAN who flew into a tow- By COURT REPORTER ering rage and smashed up star@hertsessexnews.co.uk the house he used to share with his girlfriend has been doors, breaking windows and trashing ornaments and pictures at the spared jail.
Luke Teague, described as normally timid and polite, caused thousands of pounds worth of damage by smashing holes in walls, ripping down shelves, smashing patio property in Malkin Drive, Harlow. The court was told Teague had gone round to the house in the middle of the night hoping to rekindle their romance, but when his ex-girl-

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friend said she was seeing someone else he lost his temper. Teague (27), from Rochford, Essex, pleaded guilty to charges of destroying property and common assault. He was given a suspended prison sentence, ordered to complete 120 hours of unpaid work and pay 8,850 compensation and made the subject of a restraining order. Lesli Sternberg, prosecuting at Chelmsford Crown Court, said Teague was intoxicated when he called at the house at 4am on April 10. His former girlfriend let him in to placate him and he went to sleep in the spare room before climbing into her bed and making advances which she rejected. He became angry and aggressive and appeared jealous that she was sleeping with other people and he went through her drawers and lingerie, said Miss Sternberg. He then grabbed her around the throat. She felt she was choking but she managed to push him away and she phoned her mother who phoned police. Teague punched holes in the bedroom and bathroom walls, smashed the TV screen and

destroyed pictures and ornaments. His ex managed to push him outside but he started throwing stones at the kitchen window, pulled the blind and kicked the front door. He also threw rocks at the glass panes in the patio door which broke. Sarah Lewis, representing Teague, said in mitigation the couples five-year relationship had ended eight months prior to the incident and he had moved out. They had met once and he hoped they could get back together but she told him she was seeing somebody else. He describes a red mist descending and he took it out on the property, she said. He is a polite and timid young man and this is out of character. She added he was mortified he had lost his temper and hurt his girfiriend. He now accepted their relationship was over. Passing sentence, the judge told Teague: You became extremely violent towards her and the home that you had shared together. Plainly you were jealous of her, upset and distressed at the breakdown of your relationship.

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Shop is a first for charity helping smokers to quit

AN independent charity which helps people to stop smoking has chosen Harlow as the location for its first fundraising shop in the south of England. MP Robert Halfon performed the opening ceremony at the QUIT shop in Broad Walk on Friday. Some people find it difficult to stop smoking and it is marvellous that there are organisations such as QUIT which offer a wide variety of initiatives and help people to kick the habit, he said. The charity helps smokers to give up by providing a range of services including a freephone Quitline, email counselling, publications and a youth service Quit Because. Shop development officer Katharine OBrien, pictured above with Mr Halfon at Fridays opening, said: As a local resident I think it is great news for Harlow that the town is hosting QUITs flagship shop in the south of England. We are keen to recruit volunteers to work in our shops and can offer them a friendly and supportive team environment and the opportunity to gain new experiences. The shop, which is open every day except Sunday from 10am-4pm, is also appealing for donations of clothes, shoes, accessories, books, CDs, DVDs and household items.

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NEXT week (June 14-20) is Fathers Story Week, an opportunity for all dads and male carers to get involved in their childrens learning and development. And to mark the occasion, The Harlow Childrens Centre Network is giving away five sets of books worth 40 each! The six childrens centres in Harlow are part of the Sure Start scheme offering free activities and space to play for children under five, and their families. Harlow Childrens Centre Network will also be putting on sessions especially for dads and male carers so why not go along to make music, make a mess or listen to some favourite children's stories. Remember, there always have great activities going on at the centres and while the 4MEN sessions are aimed specifically at dads and male carers, you are welcome at all of the

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activities or just to come and play. To find your nearest centre and see what activities are going on, visit the website at www.surestartharlow.org or call (01279) 772600 or (01279) 773900. To be in with a chance of winning a set of books, answer the simple question in the entry form, fill in your details in the form and send it to Fathers Story Week Competition, Harlow Star, PO Box 268, Cambridge CB24 6HF, making sure you tick your child's age range. The closing date for entries is Friday, June 18.

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