POLICE Officers have arrested 13 people during early morning warrants in Harlow today, Friday 27 March, as part of an investigation into the sale of Class A and B drugs. Eight warrants were executed at addresses in Elizabeth Way, Ash Tree Hill, Little Grove Field,…

ANYONE can now log on to www.bidfood.co.uk and click on the link to register for home deliveries and click n collect where they can register online. They will then need receive a welcome e-mail to reset their password and start shopping. When they checkout they…

YH has been contacted by a number of readers questioning why certain businesses still seem to be operating. We will be looking into as many as we can. First off, construction work. A number of readers have asked why construction work appears to be continuing…

Coronavirus: parking charges to be waived for critical health and social care workers FOLLOWING agreement with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, the North Essex Parking Partnership (NEPP) has suspended parking charges for key NHS workers. The plan means no health or social…

THE owner of Chiquito restaurants has put the chain into administration, as it struggles to cope with the fallout from the coronavirus outbreak on the business. The Restaurant Group, which also owns Wagamama and Frankie & Benny’s, said it would also shut its Food and…

THE residents of Ashlyn Care Home in Harlow have been enjoying safe, indoor based activities since the recent spread of Covid-19. Arts, crafts and games have been enjoyed, but the residents wanted to create something to send to their relatives. With the residents and team…

0900 hrs Update A 14-year-old local boy arrested on suspicion of robbery has been released on bail until Thursday 23 April. Essex Police would don’t release any details regarding bail conditions, that is to say, whether he has been released on conditional or unconditional bail.…

URGENT APPEAL FOR PPE AN urgent appeal has just been launched by Essex County Council for any small businesses to donate any unused Personal Protective Equipment they may have within their stock. With many small business currently closed, the council is appealing for any PPE…

AT 8pm this evening, thousands of Harlow residents came out of their houses to join the rest of their nation to “Clap For Our Carers”. YH’s editor Michael Casey joined his fellow neighbours in Nicholls Field and Purford Green to applaud all those who are…

Announcement of COVID-19 related death Statement on behalf of The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust Lance McCarthy, chief executive, for The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust said: “We can confirm that sadly, three patients, two in their seventies and one in their nineties, who had…

HIGH street fashion retailer Next offered to pay staff 20% extra if they work in stores despite the Government’s coronavirus guidance urging people to stay at home unless it’s absolutely essential reports ITV News. The chain asked workers to travel to closed sites and pick…

CHANCELLOR Rishi Sunak finally unveiled a coronavirus bailout for millions of stricken self-employed workers tonight – handing them cash payments of up to £2,500 a month. A week after announcing a massive rescue package for employees, the Chancellor announced support for those who work for…

ALL across the town, teachers are using social media to help continue their students’ education. We hope to show a selection of readings from teachers. Today, let us here from Miss Wade who is reading The Dogfish. Sitting comfortably?

THE managing director of Harlow’s housing repairs company, HTS Limited has spoken to YH to detail the work they are continuing to do around the town. HTS (Property & Environment) Ltd provides housing repairs, maintenance, facilities management, environmental services, compliance, capital and planned works to…