A PROPOSAL to expand the North Weald Airfield market to Sundays, in addition to the current Saturday and Bank Holiday Monday opening, has been branded “absolutely appalling” and opposed unanimously by North Weald Bassett Parish Council.Hastingwood councillor Andy Irvine, speaking at Monday’s parish council planning…

IF you want to know how popular Tim Horton’s restaurant is then we were beaten to the private viewing by a number of Canadian students based at the University of Newfoundland campus in Old Harlow! The restaurant opened today (Wednesday May 5th) for drive through…

HARLOW College is launching a range of FREE courses to eligible adults aged 19 and over who are looking to achieve their first full Level 3 qualification. A Level 3 qualification is equivalent to either an advanced technical certificate, diploma or 2 full A Levels. …

MORE than two million youngsters missed out on the chance to go swimming due to the coronavirus pandemic – resulting in almost a quarter of a million children being unable to swim the length of a standard swimming pool. New data released by Swim England…

LIKE many schools across the country, due to the pandemic, children have missed out on trips to help benefit their education.  At The Downs, children from Reception to Year 6 were able to access a virtual visit to enhance their experiences.  Year 1 had the opportunity…

INTRODUCTION WE began the year, with three separate reports every day. By early January, there was 1327 cases in a single day. By early March, as there were encouraging signs, we condensed it into one daily report. The report covers UK figures; Princess Alexandra Hospital…

PASSMORES has been celebrating the recent success of one of its students at the Harlow Educational Progress Awards.   Evie Matthews first heard by letter that she had been put forward by the school to receive a 1st place nomination in recognition of her excellent progress…

SUNDAY 2nd May was a busy day for St Stephen’s Church in Tye Green with a Sunday Service, three baptisms in the morning and a confirmation service for nine young people in the afternoon. The Church of England globally is known as The Anglican Church…

MANY people will know Herty Adu-Twumwaa from her wonderful work with the charity Community Embrace. Despite being in existence for over seven years, they have never been busier. But that has not stopped Herty from wanting to take her commitment to the community to the…

HARLOW residents are concerned that Harlow Council are cutting down perfectly good trees. YH was contacted by both Mark Hall Moor and Fesants Croft residents as they could see tree fellers in operation in a small wood between the two areas. They feel that the…

INTERNATIONALLY renowned Queen Tribute band The Bohemians take you on a high energy roller coaster ride of a concert, featuring the back catalogue of one of the world’s most popular and iconic rock acts of all time. So many fabulous hits to be covered but…

THE Harlow Conservatives have again raised serious questions about the Council’s bin collection services.  A Conservative spokesperson said: “If a Council can’t even collect our bins on time, how can you expect them to run our town? “Our bin men are true heroes and they…

POLICE are ready to charge a suspect over Stuart Lubbock’s death at Michael Barrymore’s home 20 years ago. They will send a file to prosecutors after a man, 50, was held on suspicion of murder reports The Sun. Stuart Lubbock’s dying dad welcomed news of…

THERE are some councillors who are full of sound and fury, signifying nothing. There are others who work quietly behind the scenes,. They do their casework, they lease with a number of bodies, they represent their residents, they turn up to meetings. They just do…