THE government is to delay a ban on multi-buy deals for junk food and pre-watershed TV advertising reports the BBC. The Department of Health said the plans would be deferred for a year while officials assessed the impact on household finances as families struggle with…

HARLOW MP Robert Halfon has condemned the actions of former Conservative councillor Marco Lorenzini following the discovery of a tirade of racist tweets hosted on his social media accounts. YH spoke to Mr Halfon as he did the rounds of his constituency on Friday afternoon.…

HERE is the latest version of the Water Lane Primary Academy. There is always a lot going on at the school based in Sumners.

GRANTS of £50 to £500 are available to support events and projects to mark Harlow’s 75th anniversary. The funding is available from Harlow Council’s Civic Pride Community Fund. The fund is open to all Harlow-based agencies, organisations and voluntary groups. As part of Harlow’s 75th…

ROBERT Halfon MP welcomed a new Conservative campaign to boost the take-up of Pension Credit in Harlow as part of wider support with the cost of living. Pension Credit is a top up for the most vulnerable pensioners that is worth an average of £3,300.…

A PETITION calling on politicians not to legalise the use of private e-scooters on public highways is being delivered to Downing Street reports the BBC. Sarah Leadbetter, from Leicestershire, is one of those campaigning with the National Federation of the Blind UK (NFBUK).The Department for…

THERE were emotional scenes at the Harlow Playhouse on Thursday night, as members of Razed Roof received awards and their chair’s retirement was marked. The Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of Essex, Rosemary Padfield presented several Jack Petchey awards to members of the theatre group. There was then…

A NEW pattern of wards is being developed for Harlow District Council.  The Local Government Boundary Commission has decided that the number of councillors in Harlow should be 33, the same as now. The Local Government Boundary Commission wants to hear what residents and organisations think about their local area.  A 10 week consultation inviting proposals will run until 18 July 2022.  Current wards…

ON Sunday May 8th, a team of 23 very brave HTS Group Ltd and Rhodar employees abseiled down the ArcelorMittal Orbit. 80 metres above the ground! The team were very lucky with the weather as it was a beautiful sunny day. They jointly raised over…

ST Clare Hospice is holding its first Palliative Care Conference on 14th September at the Manor of Groves Hotel in Hertfordshire. Dr Qamar Abbas, Medical Director at St Clare Hospice said, “We are delighted to be holding this exciting event and look forward to welcoming a…

ESSEX Police has confirmed that they are investigating a report of a hate incident in Harlow. Police are investigating after a newly-elected Harlow councillor was accused of sharing “racist” comments on social media. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We are investigating one report of a…

TV STAR Jeff Brazier is set to host an Introduction to Wellness Picnic on on Saturday in Harlow. At the beginning of this year, Jeff made a pledge to commit 500 hours of his time to the community, offering free workshops in local venues. His…

AS part of a catch up on different plans for Harlow, we turn our attention to Purford Green. Last year, plans were approved for 35 homes in Purford Green, on land that was formerly part of the school. Soon after, the lorries rolled in and…

A HAUL of Class A drugs worth about £1m has been stopped from reaching the streets of Essex. Charlie Lancaster, 38, was driving a black Renault Master van on the A13 at Stanford-le-Hope on Tuesday 22 February when he was stopped by roads officers as…