Michael Casey
ON MONDAY, Essex Police brave officer PC Mathew Parker, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, was escorted by his road policing colleagues on his final journey as he was laid to rest. PC Parker, known affectionately as Mat by all who…
EVERY year, we have reported on Harlow resident Paul Blake’s Christmas lights at his home in Woodcroft. Paul has been doing it for years and they have raised thousands of pounds for St Clare Hospice. Sadly, Paul hasn’t been well recently, so friends and family…
Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division Colney Heath 2 v 2 Harlow Town ON Saturday afternoon, the Hawks made the short trip to Colney Heath’s Recreation Ground for our first league meeting this season. We did face the side in the Gladwish Challenge Trophy earlier…
THIS week’s five-day doctor strike in England will go ahead after British Medical Association members voted to continue with a planned walkout despite a new offer from the government reports the BBC. The strike by resident doctors, the new name for junior doctors, is due…
A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of drugs. Nick Parks, aged 46, of Willowfield, Harlow pled to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On April 27th, 2025, on Tripton Road, Harlow drove a Ford Fiesta motor vehicle, when the proportion…
Beverley “Bev” GRIFFITHS Passed away peacefully at St Clare Hospice on Monday 1st December 2025, aged 64 years. A much-loved mum, nan and friend, who will be sadly missed. Funeral service to take place at Greenacres Chapel, Epping, on Monday 29th December 2025, at 12.00pm.…
THE new David Lloyd Club in Harlow has hosted a preview event and official ribbon cutting ceremony for founding members and local VIPs, ahead of the Club’s official opening from 6am on Thursday 18th December. Councillor Dan Swords, leader of Harlow Council, cut the ribbon…
PASSENGERS using rail services across London and Cambridgeshire are being reminded to check before travelling this Christmas for planned engineering work taking place which may affect rail journeys. This Christmas, passengers are being encouraged to check their journey plans before travelling as major engineering work…
FINDINGS from a CQC survey of more than 16,750 women who used NHS maternity services in 2025 reveal several areas where people are reporting a better experience – particularly in relation to communication with staff and mental health support. However, despite this positive trajectory, the…
HARLOW Art Trust and Harlow Council Announce Winner of Vintner House Public Sculpture CommissionHarlow Art Trust, in partnership with Harlow Council, is delighted to announce that Ore Projects has been selected as the winning artist team for the Vintner House Commission. Commissioned by Harlow Council and delivered…
DORIS Griffiths, aged 101, felt quite the celebrity as she turned on the Christmas lights at the Chingford care home where she has been a resident for six years. Doris, who celebrated reaching the landmark age on December 3, lives at The Spinney, located on Forest View…
THE rafters were ringing at St Paul’s Church, Harlow on Friday 12 December, when Harlow u3a hosted its annual Christmas Concert joined by Voices of Harlow Choir and Performing Arts students from Harlow College. The appreciative audience was treated to a wide range of Christmas…
ROGER Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, has made a statement following the tragic shooting incident in Bondi, Sydney. Mr Hirst said: “Our thoughts are with the families and communities affected by the terrible shooting incident in the Bondi area of Sydney, Australia. “We…
A TARGETED day of action to stop dangerous driving on our roads resulted in 29 people being arrested for drink or drug driving,13 vehicles being seized and 134 traffic offence reports made. The focused action took place throughout the day on Saturday 13 December. Specially…
AS is traditional here are at YourHarlow, we like to drop in on councillors after they have served six months and see how they are getting on. It is fair to say that Reform councillor Paul Jago, is far more comfortable out and about in…
EXPLORE East Herts is a new campaign from the district council to promote rural businesses and activities, with a focus on nature, culture, hospitality and activities for residents to discover. Funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Explore East Herts aims to engage residents in…
