POLICE are seeking “early advice” in the case of a man arrested on suspicion of the murder of Stuart Lubbock at the home of entertainer Michael Barrymore reports the BBC. The 50-year-old suspect, who has not been named, was arrested in Cheshire on 17 March…

THE SENIOR police officer in charge of the major drugs operation that saw seven Harlow men jailed for a total of 40 years has detailed what possible further action may be taken by the authorities. YH spoke to Detective Chief Inspector Basford about the case…

THE ringleaders of an organised crime group which supplied drugs to county lines gangs have been jailed for a combined total of more than 40 years. Christopher Golding headed up the Harlow-based network, which smuggled cocaine in containers through ports before selling it on to…

THERE were dramatic scenes in Harlow after a car burst into flames on Friday lunchtime. The incident occurred at just after 1 pm at the Second Avenue/Howard Way roundabout. The car was on the grass verge. It looks like the occupants had got out of…

THREE Harlow women are taking on the 100k London to Brighton walk and all for three very worthy causes. Munaza Ali is doing it for a cancer charity: Munaza said: “I’m supporting Sarcoma UK, a national charity that funds vital research, offers support for anyone…

AMBITIOUS plans to help turn Essex into a walking and cycling county are going on show to the public – and Essex County Council wants to know what you think. Residents are being invited to give their views on safer, greener, healthier cycling and walking…

DOZENS of supporters are preparing to ‘Step Up for St Clare’ as part of a month-long sponsored step challenge taking place to raise funds for the West Essex and East Hertfordshire charity, St Clare Hospice. The challenge asks participants to walk 10,000 steps every day,…

THE authentic, lived experiences of Essex young people are the narrative for a new hard-hitting short film which wants to educate the public on the dangers of County Lines drug gangs. Filmed on location across greater Essex, the film tells how drug deals are seen…

THE LEADER of the Harlow Alliance Party has some reflections on the planning bid for 800 homes in Harlow Town Centre. Nicholas Taylor said: The article saw many responses from residents on yourharlow’s facebook page and elsewhere, I hope the following will help to give…

IT was another excellent week for the vaccination roll out in Harlow as the total went over 73,000. The exact figure was 73,826. There were 1,307 first vaccinations issued. There were 3,258 second vaccinations issued. That brings a total of 46,363 first vaccinations and 27,463…

RISING numbers of patients needing care and a shortage of GPs is threatening to overwhelm the system, doctors and patient groups are warning. It comes after the pandemic has caused severe disruption to GP practices for more than a year. Analysis of NHS England data…

POLICE are hunting a man believed to be responsible for a three-year campaign of indecent exposure incidents across west Essex and Hertfordshire. Police forces for both counties believe the offences stretching back to summer of 2019 are linked. There have now been around 30 similar…

PURFORD Green Primary school has achieved the School Mental Health Award which is delivered by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools. Purford Green School were awarded a Silver standard for its effective mental health and wellbeing provision. Purford Green provides a…

EARLIER this week, Cllr Eddie Johnson (Great Parndon and Harlow South East) was elected Chairman of Essex County Council. It is understood that Eddie is the first Chairman of Essex ever from Harlow which is a momentous moment for our town.  Eddie is a former…