Michael Casey
THE EDITOR OF YourHarlow left the town in April 1981. At that time, he recalls “Vote Danvers” posters in the windows of the houses in Harlow. He returned some twenty five years later to see the veteran former Labour leader of the council, is still…
ESSEX County Council (ECC) has submitted a formal response to Transport for London’s consultation on Crossrail 2, expressing strong support for the scheme and the economic benefits that it could bring to Essex. Crossrail 2 would create a new high-frequency rail line running between south…
WELL IT would do. It has a Winstone in it! Uwantme2killhim? has just premiered at a number of festivals and has won plaudits from critics and film-goers alike. The film uses several Harlow backdrops especially Burnt Mill Academy. The plot is: When 16-year-old Mark, a…
HARLOW Council has confirmed that it will not be abolishing free parking for the first hour in the town’s three neighbourhood shopping car parks. A 20p charge for the first hour of parking was set to come into force from 1 September 2013 but after…
HARLOW library will host a free baby signing taster session on Monday August 26th, the session are aimed at helping Mums communicate more effectively their babies.The Little signers classes taught by Maxine, are held at the Harlow library and the women’s institute hall in Old…
OUR sister paper Your Thurrock has always always liked to keep abreast of planning matters. In many ways, they reflect the changing nature and fabric of our community. Our intentions is to do the same in Your Harlow, so here it is our first planning…
A Harlow man was arrested on Saturday as part of an investigation into an organised crime group when a number of warrants were issued throughout the Essex, London and Northamptonshire area. More than 100 officers carried out 15 warrants under the Misuse of Drugs…
Jo O’Reilly THE ‘Most Successful Rock & Roll Show of All-Time’ kicks off its UK tour at Harlow Playhouse, in association with Harlow Playhouse Supporters this August. Celebrating an amazing 25th year anniversary with a 2013-14 UK & Eire national tour, Buddy – The Buddy…
LABOUR AND CONSERVATIVES have unveiled their candidates to fight the 2014 European Elections in the East of England. Labour;s Harriet Harman MP said: “I am proud that such strong, committed and inspiring people have been picked by ordinary Labour Party members to be their MEP…
A 25-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested by police in relation to a suspected fraud. The man, who formerly lived in the North Weald area was arrested in Leicestershire. He has been released on bail until September 27th. An Essex Police spokesperson has confirmed that a…
A WAR HERO RETURNS HOME Albert and Elsie Rodriguez celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in August 1983. Many may remember Albert from Rods Cycle and Toys in The Stow but Albert had a remarkable story. He fought for the French resistance in WW2. He was…
A HARLOW councillor joined members of Harlow Trades Council (HTC) to picket the Mead Park depot of Kier Harlow in their dispute with Kier Services over a dispute over alleged delays to salary payments. Councillor Waida Forman, a Unison branch secretary, joined the picket line…
ON SUNDAY 28 July, Tim Harrold of Thurrock Arts – who recently showed his ‘assemblage’ sculptures at the High House Barns in Purfleet as part of the local Art Trail – visited the Parndon Mill artists’ studios in Harlow with his wife Vera. This open…
ANIMAL LOVERS across the town were caught unawares as it appears that the Toddbrook Vets has closed. Even last week, pet lovers were turning up at the door of the Harberts Road surgery to find it was shut. The brass plaque at the front door…
A PREGNANT woman was involved in a road traffic collision involving an ambulance. The collision took place on the Epping Road near to the Hastingwood roundabout on Friday morning. Update: Firefighters released the woman by 11:12hrs using one set of cutting equipment. Crews also gave…
By Katie Abinger WHOLE Lotta Led had them dancing in the aisles at the Harlow Playhouse. The playhouse rocked so much that lead singer, Lee Pryor commented: “I hope you will all be able to get up for work tomorrow (Friday)” But then Lee looked…





