“VIOLENT” and “unsafe” conditions at a men’s prison in Essex have prompted urgent calls for action as standards “declined disturbingly” over the last decade. A series of inspections have discovered rising deaths and rates of self-harm at HMP & YOI Chelmsford, finding it to be one of the…

Update: Statement from Essex Police We are investigating an incident at an address off Hamstel Road, Harlow, in which a van was driven into a car and the front of a house. It was reported shortly after 5.15am on Saturday 28 August.    Enquiries remain…

TWO people arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a baby in Harlow have answered bail. Essex Police has confirmed that they have been re-bailed until October 28th while they continue with their enquiries. Essex Police are investigating the circumstances behind the death…

HARLOW Council has helped find two homes in the private rented sector which can used to support Afghan citizens resettling in the UK. The two family-sized homes offered by a Local Lettings Agency will be made available to Essex County Council in the coming weeks…

ESSEX Police is investigating an allegation that a dog injured a young boy in Harlow. YH understands that the incident occurred on Friday August 20th. An ESSEX Police spokesperson said: “We are investigating following reports of a dog being dangerously out of control in Harlow.…

HOSPITALS have been ordered by the government to describe newly built units and major refurbishments of existing NHS buildings as “new hospitals” reports The Independent. A communications “playbook” for the government’s new hospitals programme makes clear what ministers would define as a new hospital, and…

STEWARDS Academy Open Evening. Full details on poster. We have a dedicated channel for Stewards Academy on YH.. Click below for details. https://www.yourharlow.com/category/education/education-secondary/stewards-academy/

THE spending limit on each use of a contactless card is to rise from £45 to £100 from 15 October, banks have revealed reports the BBC. The maximum amount was increased from £30 to its current level at the start of the pandemic, and plans…

A KIND-HEARTED Harlow organisation is asking for donations to help anyone caught up in the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. Do you have the following items: Adults ClothesChildren’s ClothesBaby clothesCotsPushchairsBedding Please drop any item to their base at the town centre: 7-9 West Walk, Harlow, CM20…

THE leader of the Harlow Labour Group, who is also a councillor for Little Parndon and Hare Street is having a particular battle with Tory-run Essex County Council over potholes and one rather large one in particular. Cllr Vince said: Before the pandemic put pay…

IT was an average week for Harlow with a total of 1,664 vaccines issued in the past seven days. That brings a total of 110,296, compared to 108,632 vaccinations the previous week. Once again well done to all those involved in the whole operation. The…

HARLOW detective constable Steve Baker was commended by Essex Police Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington for his hard work and dedication in bringing the man responsible for a violent road rage attack to justice. With the recent easing of Coronavirus regulations, Mr Harrington has been able…

MATCHING Green CC area set to host a charity cricket match on Bank Holiday Monday. The event is an opportunity to say thank you to the NHS. It is a 20/20 fixture. There will be celebrity appearances. Among those supporting the event are former England…

THE impact of sexual abuse can live with victims for decades. Long-term effects can include mental health issues, problems with addiction and struggles with relationships and parenting. Our Quest team are a specialist unit set up in 2019 to investigate non-recent child sexual abuse cases.…