AT times hilarious, at times heartbreaking. Created from letters written in response to the award winning play ‘Once a year on Blackpool sands’ this series of short tales share real life accounts of queer life. This show contains scenes of suicide. Click below for more…

HARLOW Council to significantly speed up major upgrades to council housing by cutting ‘unnecessary process’ delays At its meeting on 13 November, Harlow Council’s Cabinet is set to approve a proposal that will accelerate major upgrades to council homes across the town. As part of…

YOUNG people across Essex are invited to join the We Rise Business Mentoring Programme, helping 16–25-year-olds gain insight into the world of work, raise aspirations and develop employability skills with top employers. We Rise is a youth movement led by young people, for young people,…

THE council responsible for lamp posts in Harlow appear to have no intention of removing flags attached to them. YH understands that the flags were placed as part of a promotion for a demonstration in London organised by the far right. But that was late…

ESSEX Police are asking for your help after a man was injured when he was pushed off his bike in Harlow. It was reported to have happened in Mardyke Road at around 5.10pm on 29 October. The incident was interrupted by another man who stepped…

PROPERTY developers, Pigeon are set to present their proposals for a mix of up to 70 new “high-quality” homes, including 50% affordable housing, public open green space, as well as new and enhanced pedestrian and cycle routes to the surrounding area. A spokeperson said: “We…

VOLUNTEERS from London Stansted’s operations team rolled up their sleeves to give the garden at the Jacobs Neurological Centre in Sawbridgeworth a much-needed revamp. The team spent the day clearing overgrown areas, tidying paths and borders, and helping create a more welcoming and enjoyable space…

HALLOWEEN was lit up across Harlow with a whole host of fiendish and fantastic displays. It always amazes us as to how much effort people go to in order to celebrate. Children love it but we suspect that the adults love it even more. The…

AN investigation into threats made against pub staff and a racially-motivated assault on a member of the public in Epping has seen a 40-year-old man sentenced. Ben McCormack, of Hudgell Road, Stansted, threatened to harm members of the public, made threats to bomb properties and…

ON Sunday November 9th 2025, the town’s Remembrance Sunday service organised by the Royal British Legion Harlow branch will be held at the Town Park war memorial on School Lane. All are welcome to attend. https://twitter.com/HarlowCouncil/status/1986793147574227322?s=20 The march down to the memorial from Burnt Mill…

“They are an example of the incredible bravery of all our officers trying to do the best for the people they serve, putting others first and putting themselves in harm’s way.” OFFICERS who faced arresting a man trying to assault them with a knife have…

Review: Jack the Ripper by the Heath Players at Hatfield Heath Village Hall THIS was director Eve-Marie Downey’s first production for Heath Players. Eve’s work has a trademark “out there” style. A willingness to experiment and do things a little bit different. This production was…

A 32-year-old slimmer from Harlow says she feels great on the inside and out after losing almost 6st to reach the semi-finals of a competition to find the Slimming World’s most inspiring female members.  And she celebrated her incredible achievement with former England rugby international…

SEVEN Essex firefighters have been recognised for their exceptional courage and humanitarian service overseas, receiving prestigious awards for their lifesaving work as part of the UK International Search and Rescue (UK ISAR) team. At a ceremony held at the Service’s Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)…