IT has not been an easy term for Katherines Primary Academy. A large part of the school is out of use as a consequence of RAAC. The consequence of that is that pupils are spread across the NET Academy estate (Abbotsweld, Longwood etc). However, this…

AN Essex council has formally withdrawn from a funding agreement through which it was awarded almost £10 million for town centre regeneration projects reports the Local Democracy Reporting Service. At a cabinet meeting on December 7, Basildon Borough councillors passed a motion to withdraw from…

ABBOTSWELD Primary Academy has once again proven its commitment to holistic education, showcasing a diverse range of sporting fixtures and learning experiences throughout the term.  Throughout the term, Abbotsweld Primary Academy has been a hub of activity, partaking in a myriad of sporting events that…

GEOFFREY Matthew Estates are delighted to offer for sale this stunningly presented, three bedroom, link detached family home in the highly sought after location of Old Road, Old Harlow. Lovingly modernised and refurbished by the current owners, this property offers a ready made home for…

AS the year draws to a close, may we gently remind readers that our comments section is supposed to be a forum for debate and not a hub for hate. This may be the fourth time we have written a version of this appeal but…

SCHOOL inspections play a crucial role in how parents choose where to send their children. But the death of Ruth Perry, the head teacher who killed herself before her school was judged to be “inadequate”, has raised questions about Ofsted and how it inspects schools…

THE RSPCA has welcomed news that legislation to tackle pet theft, crackdown on puppy, kitten and ferret smuggling, as well as the import of dogs with cropped ears, is to be taken forward as Private Members’ Bills. This comes after the UK Government’s Kept Animals…

THE redevelopment of Elm Hatch is due to commence in January following planning approval given this week. Councillors approved plans for the project, which is part of Harlow Council’s first phase of its council housebuilding scheme to 103 homes to Harlow families, at Wednesday’s (6…

Beauty and the Beast at the Harlow Playhouse Harlow Playhouse and KD Theatre Productions Review: Thursday December 7th. A PACKED audience were thrilled, entranced and thoroughly entertained at the Harlow Playhouse production of Beauty and the Beast. As is traditional at YourHarlow, our review is…

A DRAMATIC 69 per cent decrease in the number of unauthorised traveller encampments (UE) in Essex over the last five years was revealed at a recent conference hosted by the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) for Essex. The Unauthorised Encampment Conference is held at…

REPEATED concerns have been raised by North Weald Bassett Parish Council over the lack of road infrastructure measures included in the plans for the various housing developments either already being built or proposed for North Weald Bassett Parish.Parish councillors are fearful of the additional traffic…

0700 hrs: Long delays on M11 due to collision. More follows. https://twitter.com/HighwaysEAST/status/1732284277348352425?s=20 https://twitter.com/TrafficUK01/status/1732289276748997010?s=20

PLANS for a temporary shop in Gilden Park is set to go before Harlow Council’s planning committee The application states: “Permission is sought for the construction of a temporary shop for a period of two years to meet the convenience retail needs of the local…

CONGRATULATIONS to St Mark’s Year 7 football team for winning the Harlow District Tournament at Passmores Academy. They are now through to the West Essex District Final. The team managed to score 12 goals in the tournament, an impressive performance by all.