MILLIONS of people will continue to travel for less from today (1st January), thanks to over £150 million in Government funding to stop bus fares rising for passengers. Under inherited plans, funding for the previous cap on bus fares had been due to expire at…

EIGHTEEN drivers were caught driving at least 90mph on the M11 over the weekend as officers worked to try to ensure you’re safe on the roads. On Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 December, officers from our Roads Policing Unit were carrying out speed checks on…

VISIT Essex, the county’s tourism organisation, has set the people of Essex the challenge of uncovering history hidden around the county. Essex cities, towns and villages are full of famous figures from the past. Councillor Mark Durham, Chair of Visit Essex, explains: “Essex has a…

THE East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) has declared its highest alert level due to mounting winter pressure reports the BBC. EEAST said it had seen an “unprecedented level” of calls and increased pressures at hospitals across the region, leading to longer handover times.  It…

THERE is a significant rise in influenza (flu) cases and other respiratory viruses nationally, which they are seeing at the Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) and in the local community. A spokesperson said: “In response to this, we encourage all patients and visitors to wear a…

MAY we take this opportunity to wish you all the best for 2025. Thank you to everyone who has looked in on YourHarlow. As is our tradition, here are a few statistics for you. Overview. We had over 5.6 million page views. Our busiest month…

A HATFIELD Heath woman with very close links to Harlow through her fundraising and volunteering has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to the local community in the King’s New Years Honours. Margaret Lines, aged 84, ran a not-for-profit Hatfield Heath village…

MAY we congratulate broadcaster and journalist, Steve Lemacq on being awarded an MBE in the Kings New Year Honours List. The 60-year-old, who hosts a Monday afternoon show on BBC Radio 6 Music, has been honoured for services to broadcasting and music venues. Steve Lamacq…

PRINCESS Alexandra Hospital is delighted to announce that Kelvin Langford, head of security and car parking at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT), has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM). Kelvin has been recognised for his volunteering outside of work to support veterans…

THE unique initiative established to give confiscated criminal cash to projects that benefit the community in Essex has celebrated its tenth anniversary. The Essex Police Proceeds of Crime Scheme was set up by the force with the independent charitable trust Essex Community Foundation (ECF) in…

TRADING Standards has warned Harlow residents about scam messages relating to winter fuel payments. The texts direct recipients to a website to trick them into handing over their details, including bank account information. One of the hoax messages reads: “When you receive this message, it…

DO you have a real Christmas tree that you need to get rid of after Christmas? You can make a booking with us to recycle ♻️ it for just £2.75 a tree. Visit www.harlow.gov.uk/christmas-trees for more information.

ON SATURDAY, a special walk was held to pay tribute to Harlow schoolboy Giona aka JJ, who passed away earlier this month. Credit: Dom Emery: Harlow Running and Tri Club The walk was hosted by the Harlow Progressive Friends (HPF). They met at the GPCA…

EARLIER in December, we reported that Harlow Council was about to set up a community orchard on the Canons Gate allotments. The council has plans to regenerate the area. The orchard will include a range of trees including several fruit trees and the community and…