CELEBRITY CHEF, James Martin was shocked at how small a budget the Princess Alexandra Hospital has to spend on meals for its patients. His visit last year was premiered on BBC TV on Monday morning (Feb 24th) as he toured hospitals trying to improve the…

FOR ALL followers of urban adventurer, Nelly Urbex on Facebook, they will know of a world of deserted buildings and hidden treasures that are out of sight but nearer than you think. YH has chronicled a recent visit that Nelly made to another hidden place.…

Wanstead 25 v 36 Harlow THIS was a home fixture for Wansted which had already been postponed because of a waterlogged pitch. When faced with the same problem on the replay date under the league rules Harlow offered to hold the match on their ground.…

BUILDERS and contractors in Essex should continue to recognise the importance of the county’s 14,000 listed buildings by using the appropriate materials to repair and conserve them – says County Councillor John Jowers, whose advice accompanies the release of the April 2014 to March 2015…

THE total amount of Council Tax Harlow residents will pay from April 2014 has been set. Harlow Council’s share of the Council Tax will increase by 1.49% which is an extra 6 ½p a week for a Band “C” home. There will be no increases…

Update: 1300 hrs A CYCLIST in his seventies was taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital after colliding with a car in the rush hour this morning. The incident happened at 0850 hrs on Second Avenue in Harlow, near to the roundabout at Manston Road. The cyclist’s…

Blogpost by Nishall’s Garala Young people and their potential FROM Monday to Friday last week, I have had 24 hour day with some wonderful young people in Norfolk, and it was amazing. During my time away I realised many things, but one really stood out.…

EMERGENCY services were called and the road shut off for a period of time after two cars crashed into safety barriers in the town centre. The collision occurred just before 6pm on Saturday Feb 22nd on the northbound section of Velizy Avenue, close to the…

ESSEX County Council is launching a public consultation on local pharmaceutical services. The consultation will run until 30 April. Members of the public will be asked to complete a short questionnaire on the services provided by pharmacies, dispensing doctors and internet pharmacies in the Essex…

HARLOW’S Galaxy Cheerleading Academy is looking for new sponsors to finance outfits for their younger groups. Both the junior and senior teams will be entering national competitions this year, but the younger groups are in need of new kits to compete in. Galaxy Cheerleading Academy…

THE LINE-UP for the popular Link Fest concerts has been confirmed. The concerts will take place on three days over the summer: Sunday June 29th and Saturday August 23rd. Sunday 29th June Steve Forward Me and Him Echo Land Repertoire Dogs The Heaters JOANovARC Dr…

Ryman Div One North Harlow Town 2 v 0 Chatham Town By Mark Sweeney HARLOW Town bounced back from last week’s loss as they extended the best home-record in the league. The visitors enjoyed an early spell of possession, coming closest through an Alfie May…

POLICE want to identify a man caught on CCTV at the time that £18 worth of food was stolen from the BP Filling Station in Southern Way, Harlow. A suspect had entered the store shortly before 1.45pm on Friday February 21. He had then taken…

A HARLOW business is determine to pursue a claim of over £60,000 against a bankrupt fraudster. Circle Plastics of River Way, Harlow are one of 22 companies and individuals that Thurrock businessman Phil Cooper is alleged to owe more than £400,000 to. YH has spoken…