THE TRAVELLERS who had pitched up on Tripton Road for a week have now moved back to Old Harlow. Having been given a notice to quit by Harlow Council on Thursday, the wagons duly rolled on Thursday night. But only as far as Old Harlow…

OFSTED has published the reading, writing and maths tables for primary schools in Harlow. All schools are supposed to ensure that 60 per cent of pupils gain at least “Level 4” in formal reading and maths tests, combined with an informal teacher assessment of children’s…

YOU MAY OR may not have heard of the term Sec 106 money. In a nutshell, this is money that developers of larger sites pay to the council to reduce the impact of the development. Developers sign a S106 agreement as part of their planning…

WITH the festive season fast approaching, students at Harlow University Centre are inviting people to a Christmas cake sale in aid of St Clare Hospice on Monday, December 16. Organiser Charlotte Castle, who is studying BA Journalism, said: “We hope that many of Harlow’s locals…

CHILDREN as young as five decided they wanted to support devastated families in the Philippines. Pupils on the school council at Freshwaters Primary Academy, in School Lane, Harlow, made it their mission to collect money for those who are suffering as a result of the…

FLATS and houses designed by Sir Frederick Gibberd as part of the 1970s modernisation of the High Street have undergone a £500,000 refurbishment. The external refurbishment to the 14 homes* known as the “Bookend” flats and houses included the renewing of roof coverings, general external…

AT 16 years old, the Essex Book Festival proves itself to be all grown up in 2014 with a wicked sense of humour and a penchant for crime as it brings together a highly entertaining mix of authors from Joanna Trollope to Terry Waite, Simon…

ON THURSDAY, Harlow Council attended Chelmsford County Court to apply for possession of the land off Tripton Road. At the hearing the Judge awarded the Council a final order for possession of the land which comes into force immediately. This means that if the travellers…

A CHURCH LANGLEY based pre-school has received a glowing Ofsted report by the government watchdog. Smiles Montessori New Hall was only opened earlier this year but it is clear that the school has made an impression on the inspectors. Among the positive points made were:…

Wymondham 14 v 33 Harlow HARLOW made the long trip to Wymondham on Saturday for the match which completes the first half of the league programme. The win including the bonus point for more than 4 tries puts them into 5th place in the table.…

POLICE have released CCTV images of three men they want to speak to in connection with the thefts, which took place on Wednesday, 20 November. PC Roderick Brown, the investigating officer, said: “Three men were seen to enter the bike racks at Harlow station around…

TWO drivers were taken to hospital on Wednesday afternoon after a crash in Harlow. Police were called to a collision at Peacocks in Katherines shortly before 2.30pm. Officers and paramedics attended at the scene where a Vauxhall Zafira and a Rover 216 had been in…

RECENTLY, Pop-Up Talent took over a large portion of Little Walk to provide taster sessions for young people keen on a number of skills. YH spoke to Kellie Tighe from the organisation, asking her what she hoped young people, keen to work, could get out…

A YOUNG actress from Harlow fulfilled the dream of a lifetime by appearing at the London Palladium on the Royal Variety Show. Charlotte Spencer, 22, performed a scene from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new West End show Stephen Ward. Charlotte, plays the role of society model…