FUNDING is available for small businesses looking to employ people with learning disabilities and autism. Essex County Council has opened applications for the third round of its learning disabilities and autism business grants. A total of £195,000 is available for Small and Medium Sized businesses,…

DOWN Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate – AA Hotel of the Year England 2025 – is inviting parents to press pause and indulge in some well-deserved bonding time this summer, with the launch of its new ‘Mummy & Me Moments’ overnight experience, in partnership with…

FIRE Crews have extinguished a fire affecting hay, an agricultural building and a caravan in Matching Tye. They were called to Harlow Road today (Saturday 14 June) at 3.06pm and crews from Harlow (two), Leaden Roding and Newport attended. Group Manager Steve Wintrip said: “Crews…

ESSEX Police are investigating reports of a firearm being discharged in the area of The Stow in Harlow this afternoon, Saturday 14 June. Officers and police dogs are currently searching the surrounding area. A spokesperson said: ‘We are also being supported by the National Police…

A MAN and woman have been arrested on suspicion of drug and weapons offences in Harlow. Officers executed a warrant in Northbrooks in the town on Friday 13 June, locating suspected Class A and Class B drugs inside as well as offensive weapons. Search dog…

ESSEX County Council’s former Chief Executive has been awarded a CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours 2025. Gavin retired from Essex County Council earlier this year after nine years as Chief Executive. He previously served as Chief Executive at Swindon for 10 years. This award…

Dear Editor, In a recent YourHarlow interview (28 May) with Chris Vince the Editor asked him about the new hospital, his short time in office and “is that quite hard” to achieve much in 10 months?  However, would YourHarlow please ask Mr Vince why it…

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HARLOW MP Chris Vince will lead an inquiry to investigate why so many young adult carers are being locked out of entering higher education, employment and training. Launched on 12 June to coincide with Carers Week (9-15 June), the inquiry will look at what the…

SPECIALISTS in smarter security, Land Sheriffs, are helping keep the UK rail network safer with their trespass and welfare deployment. From their headquarters in Harlow, Land Sheriffs provide a range of security services to keep railways throughout the UK safe, including mobile patrols, manned guarding…

YOH, a grassroots charity dedicated to engaging children and young people from underrepresented communities and supporting their transition to positive pathways, was honoured this week with a nomination for Fundraising Charity of the Year (Small) at the prestigious National Fundraising Awards 2025, organised by the…

PARKINSON’S is set to launch their annual Try-Athlon event to encourage people with Parkinson’s to get active and challenge their bodies and minds in 2025. First hosted in 2022, the Try-Athlon 2025 is supported by Cure Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s UK, with the emphasis on providing…

A HARLOW teaching assistant has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours. Susan Mapp is a special educational needs and disability co-educator at Cooks Spinney Primary Academy. Sue has worked at Cooks Spinney for 33 years and is highly respected for her dedication and concerns…

HAVERING Police travelled to Harlow in order to arrest a male believed to be involved in theft of motor vehicles in Havering. Officers recovered a stolen van nearby. A 25-year-old man has been arrested, charged and remanded with multiple vehicle thefts. Sergeant Tanner from HJTF…