THE TRAVELLERS who encamped at Netteswell (near to the Asda roundabout) moved off at just before midday today (Thursday). Unfortunately, they made their way, just two miles down the road to the Katherine’s area. Essex Police, perhaps mindful of a policy of non-harrassment, are taking…

THE FRIENDS OF Purford Green are hosting a summer fete on Saturday July 6th. The weather says it will be a scorcher and the organisers have been a blur of activity as they prepare for a fete full of activities. There will be: A Fun…

THE nations best table tennis players will be coming to Harlow over the next six weeks. Leyton Orient boss and snooker guru, Barry Hearn will be bringing the UK qualifying stage of the World Championships to the BATTS table tennis club, based at the Norman…

ONE of the things that has been abundantly clear in our first week of YourHarlow, is the thriving art scene in the town. We think we will really enjoy showcasing the work of a multitude of artists. We met Rob Davies as part of the…

THREE men were arrested on suspicion of assault following an incident in Rectory Woods, Harlow on July 2 where a man received serious, but not life threatening injuries. Police are appealing for witnesses. The injured man was found close to the cycle track off Fifth…

HARLOW Council has become the first Council in Essex and the first organisation in the town to be accredited a Living Wage Employer. The Living Wage is an hourly rate (currently £7.45 per hour) set independently and updated annually, based on the cost living in…

THIS AFTERNOON, seven caravans and 13 vehicles have moved on to council land next to Netteswell Plantation off Second Avenue where the town’s helipad is located. Essex Police has served a section 61 notice for the travellers to leave by 12 noon tomorrow (Thursday). Councillor…

THE LITTLE STARS of the Little Stars nursery had a visit from the local fire officers on Tuesday afternoon. The engine made it down to the nursery close to St Mary of Latton church. The officers showed the little students around the fire engine and…

KIER Harlow mechanic apprentice, Elliot Shakeshaft, is celebrating winning ‘Apprentice of the Year’ at the prestigious London Loves Excellence Awards. Fending off competition from across the London region, Elliot’s hard work and commitment were recognised at the ceremony where he was presented with the award…

HTCC 1st XI visited high flying West Essex on Saturday and found a patchy wicket awaiting them. Ashley won the toss and immediately put WECC into bat as the clouds drifted past and the sun shone for a change and WECC tried to work out…

HERE is an article published (on Monday) by our sister paper, www.yourthurrock.com. It may be of interest to Harlow residents……. IT IS a question that they have been asking in Harlow for a month or so now and it may well be a question they…

THERE WAS a time that legend Sylvain Sylvain would have been heading to the square that is Madison Square Garden. If he can make it there, then he can make it to The Square in Harlow for their fifth anniversary celebrations. On Friday 5th July,…

THE FANTASTIC IMPROVEMENTS made by Stewards Academy were acknowledged by Ofsted after placing the school in the “Good” with outstanding features. The report made particular stress on the students behaviour and manners which the government watchdog rated as “Outstanding”. The comments made by Ofsted were:…

A MAN is currently helping police with their enquiries following an incident in Harlow earlier today (Tuesday July 2). Officers were called to the Sainsbury’s store at 3pm following reports of a fight nearby. A man was taken to hospital suffering from serious injuries. Police…