BEING obese or overweight puts you at greater risk of serious illness or death from Covid-19, experts say after examining existing studies. The review of evidence by Public Health England found excess weight put people at greater risk of needing hospital admission or intensive care.…

TWO men have been arrested after a man reported being robbed on Fifth Avenue, Harlow. The victim contacted the police at 10.50pm on Friday 24 July after being approached by three men, one of whom was armed with a knife. He was kicked in the…

IT HAS been over four months since we physically interviewed Harlow MP Robert Halfon. The MP has been shielding since March. Usually, YH catches up with him ever week, out and about in Harlow but things have been different since March We took this opportunity…

TWO people are in police custody after failing to stop for police. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “A Ford Fiesta failed to stop for police in Howard Way, Harlow, shortly after 11.30am on Friday 24 July. A 22-year-old man from Barnet and a 22-year-old woman…

A NEW medical director has been appointed at the NHS trust which runs Bishop’s Stortford’s hospital. Dr Fay Gilder joins Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) from Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUHFT). She will take up her post at the Harlow general hospital…

Public invited to virtual Board and AGM on Thursday 30 July, 2020 NHS West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is inviting members of the public to its next Board and AGM meetings which takes place Thursday 30 July, 2020. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the…

A BRAVE Harlow woman is continuing to campaign for reform of the family court system after her experiences as a survivor of domestic violence. Charlotte Budd has already been working with Harlow MP Robert Halfon in bringing her campaign to the House of Commons. https://www.yourharlow.com/2020/07/07/domestic-abuse-bill-passed-as-robert-halfon-mp-campaigns-for-stronger-protection-for-victims-of-domestic-violence/…

THE DEPUTY leader of Harlow Council has detailed how her Recovery and Resilience Committee is committed to trying to get Harlow back on its feet. Councillor Eugenie Harvey has told YH that there is no “magic wand” but they are determined to make every effort…

THE chair of Harlow and Gilston Garden Town has provided an update regarding their plans to improve the local transport network. Chairman for the Garden Town, Guy Nicholson, said: “Harlow & Gilston Garden Town partners are currently developing a programme of future improvements to the…

FULL guidance on wearing face coverings in shops in England has been released, less than 12 hours before the new rules come into force reports the BBC. Coverings will be mandatory in enclosed public spaces including supermarkets, indoor shopping centres, transport hubs, banks and post…

Support your child to start reception OVER the next six weeks Essex County Council will be supporting parents of children due to start reception in September by sharing a wide range of tips, advice and video messages on the Talk Listen and Cuddle (TLC) campaign…

A HARLOW man has been disqualified from driving after being caught behind the wheel whilst under the influence of cocaine. Sam Middleditch, aged 23, of Church End, Katherines, Harlow pleaded guilty at Chelmsford magistrates court to the following. On November 9th, 2019 at Harlow drove…

A HARLOW-based company has won a contract with the European Space Agency. ADIUVO Engineering are based in Newhall, Harlow. We appreciate the following press release is a wee bit technical so we hope to visit Adiuvo and discuss their work. Blue Pearl Software, Inc. a…

Celebrating Glad To Care Week at Ashlyn Care Home The residents of Ashlyn Care Home in The Stow, Harlow, recently celebrated the first Glad to Care Week with team members at the home. Glad to Care week is a national recognition week that is celebrated…