IN A historic night, the Conservatives have taken over control of Harlow Council. They won 11 of the 12 seats up for grabs. The political make up fo council is” Conservatives: 20 Labour: 12 Vacant: 1 Interviews and reaction to come Results Bush Fair Mark…

IT WAS another bumper week for vaccinations in Harlow. There were 2,824 first vaccinations issued and 2209 second doses. That means a total of 61,084 vaccinations have been issued There are now two lists: 1st vaccinations and 2nd vaccinations. Once again, well done to all…

Yoga on Prescription is a programme which supports NHS patients to gain self-care skills by learning yoga breathing, relaxation and mindfulness techniques.  For NHS patients: • with stress, anxiety or mild to moderate depression • at risk of Type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease • suffering from…

A HARLOW resident faces trial over charges of sexual activity with children plus downloading images of child abuse. Christopher Brown, aged 28, of Red Willow, Harlow has been charged with the following. On or before March 8th, 2019 at Waltham Abbey made 48 unique Category…

A MAN has been charged with causing unnecessary suffering to a horse in Harlow. Carl Knowles, aged 28, of Halbutt Street, Dagenham has been charged with the following. Between December 12th and December 14th, 2020 at Fern Hill Lane, Harlow, caused unnecessary suffering to a…

THESE are the polling stations that will be used for the County, local and Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner elections, which are being held on 6 May 2021. You do not need to bring your polling card with you to be able to vote. For your…

Dear Editor COUNCILLOR Charles recent contribution sums up the Tory ability to appear to say a lot but in fact say very little. But its real danger is in its use of deception and pretence in speaking as if nothing is happening to address the…

WE interviewed the leader of Harlow Council Mark Ingall by the growing trees on Southern Way. We thought it was several years ago but in fact it was last January when we went along to interview him there. We went back to see him on…

Dear Editor, THIS year’s local elections take place at an important crossroads as the town looks to define its future in a post-COVID world. The last 12 months have tested the resilience of our community. Harlow rallied together to confront COVID-19 head on. The action…

HARLOW heart-throb pop star and model Nick Kamen has died at the age of 59. YH understands Nick lost a three year battle with bone marrow cancer. He died at his home in West London. The Harlow-born model was best known for starring in a…

IN 2019, this was closer than was comfortable for the Conservatives. They won by 149 votes. Labour had a well intentioned but not particularly effective candidate and there was also the Harlow Alliance Party. This year, we have the chairman of the Harlow Conservative party,…

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. …