LOCALS and regulars who turned up at town centre pub Wetherspoons were surprised to find the pub closed. A YH reader contacted us so we asked their media team why was its closed? A Wetherspoon spokesman said: ” The pub will be closed today only and…

ESSEX has taken the first step in a long-term strategy to transform its bus network by working with bus operators to enable them to provide more buses and better services, to help people make sustainable transport choices. Essex County Council and Essex bus operators will…

Summer of Sport at The Water Gardens – Toddler Tennis 3rd & 4th July To celebrate this Sport season the Water Gardens have prepared loads of activities, guaranteed to keep your kids (and you) entertained and active while outside. First up they have Toddler Tennis,…

RIOTOUS fun and a sweep of high-flying card tricks can only mean one thing; Javier Jarquin, otherwise branded as Card Ninja, is back in town. Expect deadly and risky fun as he performs his extreme card-flicking stunts. Using genuine playing cards, comedian Javier Jarquin dazzles…

ON TUESDAY, Harlow Community Safety Engagement Officers from @EP_Harlow are holding a Coffee with Cops at Costa in Staple Tye, Harlow from 10am till 12pm. Come and join them for a coffee and talk about any concerns you have, crime prevention or any questions. #ProtectingandServingEssex

A FUNDING boost of £21,000 has been given to a charity to provide one-on-one speech therapy sessions for children with Down Syndrome reports the Epping Forest Guardian. Upwards with Downs, which helps around 40 families across Essex and Hertfordshire, offers support and guidance to those…

HARLOW College students have been showcasing their work of Level 3 Fashion students with a film of their work on the runway. The twenty-five minute film displays the fantastic work by the students as guided by their staff. We always have to remember that this…

ONLY show to be endorsed by the Cash Family! Johnny Cash Roadshow pays homage to Cash’s Career as The Man in Black. Joined by his iconic Wife ‘June Carter’, the Roadshow Horns and on selected shows, the ‘Carter Sisters’. All the hits including ‘Man in…

NEW research has revealed that two local authorities in Lincolnshire are home to newly built flats which rate far below the average energy efficiency performance expected for dwellings of that type.A study by heating experts Boiler Central has found that the highest median Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)…

HMRC can help towards the cost of children’s summer holiday activities Today, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working families in the East of England that they can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for their childcare costs over the summer. Tax-Free Childcare –…

ON Tuesday 16th February, the documentary ‘Framing Britney Spears’ was aired in the UK. The documentary has sparked much debate about why Britney Spears’ father has control over her finances and there is currently a #FreeBritney movement started by members of the public who are…

CHILDREN at Fawbert & Barnard’s Primary School won the inaugural Harlow & Gilston Garden Town’s (HGGT) trophy for the Sustrans Big Pedal. The competition encourages more children, parents and staff to walk, cycle, scoot and wheel to school. The school were the best performing school in Essex…

ACCURO (Care Services) announce the launch of inclusive fundraising challenge #TryInJuly, with the help of volunteer Elodie. West Essex based disability charity Accuro (Care Services) have announced the launch of #TryInJuly, an inclusive fundraising challenge for all. TryInJuly is a completely customisable challenge, encouraging supporters…

THE government is to impose a UK-wide pre-9pm ban on TV adverts for food high in sugar, salt and fat reports the BBC. Products affected include chocolate, burgers, soft drinks, cakes, sweets, ice cream, biscuits, sweetened juices, crisps, chips and pizzas. There will also be…