THE next film in our series of 75 interviews turns to the Republic of Ireland. Tony Maher has been a key figure in the Harlow Irish community since the sixties. Tony is from Monasterevin in Co.Kildare. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monasterevin At one stage over 10% of the population…

THE LEADER of Harlow Council has delivered his annual address at last Thursday’s council meeting. The speech in July is often seen as a bridge between the local elections in May, followed by no meetings in August and then resumptions of the civic meetings calendar…

BACK in September, we published a report from Harlow Council which detailed plans for a number of EV charging points around the town.  It recommended that the council entered into a contract with BP Pulse for the supply of electric vehicle charge points in the…

ESSEX Police are investigating following a number of fires police believe were started deliberately in Harlow. It was reported they were started at around 12.30pm on Wednesday 27 July in the woods behind The Hides. The fire has spread to nearby garden fences and burned…

AT the moment Free Cakes for Kids are having a crazy influx of cakes. Free Cakes for Kids Harlow are a group of hobby and volunteer bakers that make cakes for children who would otherwise go without due to families being in crisis.  Organisations who…

HARLOW Council has proposed to extend the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in respect of the town centre. The agenda item was moved by portfolio holder for communities and business, cllr Joel Charles. Film of the agenda time is below. https://moderngov.harlow.gov.uk/documents/s20888/PSPO%20Report.pdf https://www.youtube.com/embed/7bTj0ARVsck

FREE mini health checks are on offer at Harlow Leisurezone throughout August, alongside the chance to get a Covid vaccination. Nurses from Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust will be offering free blood pressure and BMI checks, for adults aged 18 and over, and offering health and…

ON Monday 1st August the doors open on the Harlow Community School Uniform Exchange – a new venture tackling the cost-of-living crisis at the start of the new school year. The short-lived shop in the Harvey Centre will help parents find nearly-new uniforms for Harlow…

WIDESPREAD disruption to train services is expected on Saturday as drivers from seven operators walk out over pay reports the BBC. A 24-hour strike by about 5,000 members of the Aslef union will affect lines across England – including Southeastern and West Midlands Trains. Travel…

THE LEADER of Harlow Labour are seeking answers over the sudden departure of the chief executive of Harlow Council, Brian Keane. Councillor Chris Vince said: “I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank Brian Keane for his time as Chief Executive of Harlow…

ON THURSDAY, a number of residents contacted YH regarding the time it was taking to be seen at the Accident and Emergency Department at Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH). The conditions came to national attention a few weeks ago. That doesn’t mean we are done with…

THE government has announced how all households in England, Scotland and Wales will receive £400 to help with rising fuel bills this autumn reports the BBC. The money, part of the Energy Bill Support Scheme, will be paid in six instalments. Households will see a…

HIGH street retailer Next has apologised to staff after a payroll error left workers underpaid for five months. Next introduced a new payroll system from US technology firm Oracle in February 2022, but a series of issues have meant staff were short changed by up to…

ESSEX Highways urges road users to take care when driving near roadworks and to be respectful to staff working to improve our roads. Unfortunately, abuse of staff who are out working on the road network is all too common. In 2020, the number of these…