HERTFORDSHIRE County Council is to stop providing transport to school or college for hundreds of young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), in a move projected to cut spending by millions of pounds reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Instead, eligible families of children…

A MAN has pleaded guilty to breaching a sexual harm prevention order and a public order offence. Josh Guilder, aged 26, of Lower Meadow Court, Northampton pled to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On May 9th, 2026 at Harlow, with intent to cause a…

THE leader of Harlow Labour has hit out at Harlow Council leader Dan Sword’s plans to oppose plans for Harlow to join up with Epping and Uttlesford Council’s as part of local government re-organisation. Cllr James Griggs said: “It didn’t take long for Cllr Swords…

“WE are committed to supporting our rural communities and do more to tackle hare coursing”. That’s from the Chief Constable as he announced a raft of measures to improve the force’s response to the issue. Seventy-two percent of Essex is classed as rural and there…

A SECOND Union Flag has been raised outside of Essex County Council’s headquarters in Chelmsford, following control of the authority transferring to Reform UK after last week’s elections. The move brings Essex County Council in line with Reform UK national policy, which only permits the…

RAZED Roof made a triumphant return to the Harlow Playhouse stage on Thursday night. Titled the Colossal Chit Chat, it was a mixture of performances and group discussion on the subject of health. In many ways, it brought out the best in Razed Roof. Their…

HERTFORDSHIRE transport chiefs have been giving residents a preview of how cross-county transport could look in the future – with their vision of a new trackless tram service that could run between Harlow and Hemel Hempstead as often as every 10 minutes reports Local Democracy…

AS the world marks Maternal Sepsis Week, the UK charity Sepsis Research FEAT is highlighting a sobering reality: maternal sepsis remains a significant cause of pregnancy and childbirth-related deaths worldwide. In the UK, the condition carries a 10per cent mortality rate, with latest figures showing…

FORMER St Mark’s student Ryan McAidoo was the star as Manchester City beat rivals, Manchester United 2-1 in the FA Youth Cup. Reigan Heskey smashed home a late winner as Manchester City claimed the bragging rights winning the FA Youth Cup for the fifth time.…

Dear Editor, YourHarlow’s article published May 15 regarding Anglia Ruskin University’s research into unregistered children’s homes was a shocking read. It is also shocking that time and again Labour councillors voted to grant planning applications for private children’s homes in residential homes, often in cramped…

IT HAS only been a few weeks, but already Harlow Park Yoga has really taken off . The Yoga sessions take place on Lookout Hill in the town park (near padding pool). Full details and a short film are below. https://youtube.com/shorts/K48lN4oThhg?si=LUQp6Bk7FNNhQtTJ

A SPECIALIST NHS mental health service in Essex is now offering support to more women and birthing parents who have experienced the loss of a baby during pregnancy or shortly after birth. Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) has extended the time people can…

ST James Church of England Primary is delighted that they have been awarded government funding to open a new school‑based nursery, creating a high‑quality early years environment that meets the needs of the community. A spokesperson said: “School‑based nurseries give children a brilliant start, helping…

HAYS Travel has further expanded its retail portfolio by opening a branch in Essex near London Stansted Airport. The UK’s largest independent travel agency’s newest store has had its grand opening at the Broad Walk shopping precinct in Harlow. Members of the community came along…