A ROYDON man was given a one-year jail sentence in a New York court after he was involved in a road traffic crash, where children were injured. Thomas Robb, aged 23, from Sedge Green, Roydon, subsequently fled the country, using his twin’s passport before being…

THE rich tapestry of life in Essex today is truly reflected in the list of recipients of national honours published on the occasion of the King’s Birthday 2025. Recognition is shared between individuals whose lives and careers stand as role models for others in the…

HARLOW MP CHRIS Vince has reacted with anger at the news that Redstone House apartments were being advertised to be re-let. Mr Vince had met with a number of residents who were left homeless after a prohibition notice was served for them to vacate building…

THERE has been outrage and anger following the news that apartments in Redstone House in Harlow Town Centre have been re-advertised as available for rent. Photo: Redstone House on Tuesday morning Six weeks ago, YH reported that residents were told they had to move out…

A NEW fund has been announced by Harlow Council to support a range of new targeted measures to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and crime. On Thursday (12 June) Cabinet approved a report to allocate £80,000 to the Safer Harlow Partnership (SHP). Several local partner organisations,…

OFFICERS investigating a serious collision on the M11 yesterday afternoon (Monday 16 June) are now in a position to confirm that a man has sadly died. Police were called at just after 2.30pm to reports of a collision involving an HGV and two vehicles between…

NEW data from the NSPCC shows that concerns about child neglect is the top reason for the charity’s Helpline to make a referral to local agencies. Between April 2024 and March 2025, the NSPCC Helpline made 1,239 referrals to local agencies in the East of…

LAST Saturday 14th June St Clare Hospice unveiled its latest charity shop, bringing in a fresh opportunity for the local community to support hospice care while picking up amazing second hand finds! For the grand opening there was a special ribbon-cutting ceremony with Alex Burghart MP,…

MEMBERS of a school community put down their pens, notes and laptops and traded them for tools as part of ‘Giving Back Day’. Freshwaters Primary Academy has had its green space transformed into a thriving allotment, featuring outdoor furnishings and various plant life for pupils…

CHRIS Vince, MP for Harlow, has stepped up his call for the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to move forward with building its new world-class public health campus in Harlow, as the Labour Government nears a final decision on the long-stalled project. Mr Vince said:…

Dear Editor, THERE’S a lot of talk about the Burnt Mills development – and a fair bit of misinformation. So let me set the record straight and share the good news about how Harlow Council delivered something truly significant for our town. At the heart…

Update: 0300 hrs Tuesday https://twitter.com/HighwaysEAST/status/1934786719246680452 2200 hrs Statement from Essex Police The M11 is closed while roads policing officers work at the scene of a serious collision. We were called at just after 2.30pm today (Monday 16 June) to reports of a collision involving an…

HARLOW’S new District Commander, Chief Inspector Jenna Mirrington-French, has said continuing to reduce violence and drug-driven crime are two of her top priorities. According to Essex Police, crime in Harlow has fallen by 11% in the past 12 months with 1,250 fewer offences reported, and…

MIKE’S Den celebrated its twentieth anniversary with a special charity fundraising dinner. Over £1200 was raised on what was a very special night for all concerned. Mikes Den is a meeting place for adults aged 16+ promoting equal opportunities and social activities for both disabled…