POWERS to prevent stalkers from contacting or approaching their victims while police investigate suspected offences come into force on Monday reports the BBC. The new court order, covering England and Wales, is designed to help police act at “the earliest opportunity”, the government said. Those…

Robert Halfon calls for “a bold, assertive agenda” for education SPEAKING in the House of Commons Chamber, Harlow MP Robert Halfon set out a powerful vision for the future of our education system, calling for “a bold, assertive agenda that has compassion and aspiration at…

Hospice launches support group for locals caring for a relative ST Clare Hospice is launching a support group for local people within West Essex and East Herts, who care for or support a friend or relative living with a life-limiting illness or disability. According to…

Bring the Little Ones for Fossil Fun at The Harvey Centre THE Harvey Centre, Harlow has teamed up with one of its tenants, ‘The Mineral Bar’ to host FREE, interactive fossil and crystal fun in the community space on the first floor of the Centre.…

HARLOW LABOUR GROUP LEADER TO MEET WITH UNISON TO SUPPORT AND LISTEN TO THE COMPLAINTS OF REFUSE WORKERS AGAINST VEOLIA HARLOW Labour are taking action to listen to and show solidarity and support for the complaints of refuse workers against the working practises of Veolia…

BUSINESSES have warned that food prices may rise and jobs may be affected after the chancellor vowed to end alignment with EU rules after Brexit. Sajid Javid told the Financial Times the UK would not be a “ruletaker” after Brexit, urging businesses to “adjust”. The…

BEDFORDSHIRE Police bosses have called for tougher sentences for attacks on police officers after the case of one PC was shown on a television documentary this week. BBC One’s ‘Critical Incident’ on Monday featured PC Hayley Robinson, a Beds Police officer whose leg was broken…

COUNTY Lines drug distribution awareness and insight from a support worker and perpetrator’s perspective. About this Event Presenter: Arnold Yousaf (St. Giles Trust, SOS+ Project Development Lead) Arnold Yousaf (SOS+ Project Development Lead) utilises his lived experience within the criminal justice system and gang involvement,…

A FORMER black-cab driver starved himself to death in hospital after he was allowed to refuse food and drink, an inquest heard. Frederick Payne, 73, from Woodford Green, east London, weighed 40.4kg (6st 4lbs) when he died at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex, on…

HARLOW MP Robert Halfon has pledged to champion the cause of the town’s bin men after they balloted for strike action over allegations of bullying and intimidation at their work. Mr Halfon met the bin men in Church Langley on Friday morning to hear their…

Students thank Essex County Fire and Rescue Service for inspiring them TWELVE students from The Ongar Academy visited the Service’s Headquarters today (16 January) to learn more about the different roles within the Service and about the variety of career opportunities on offer. Watch Manager…

THE HARLOW councillor in charge of waste collections is adamant that he did not know about any workplace problems between bin men and their employers, Veoila. Last week, YH interviewed cllr Danny Purton and asked hm if he was aware of any dispute. His answer…

SPORTS equipment store, Decathlon has explains why they have decided to close their store in Harlow. The store based off Edinburgh Way will be closing at the end of March. A spokesperson said: “Decathlon UK has seen a rapid expansion of over 20 stores across…

Harlow Conservatives back local bin men in growing 
industrial dispute NEW revelations about allegations of intimidation and workplace bullying have come to light in a row about the council’s waste contract which has local bin men to consider industrial action. Labour-run Harlow Council faces serious…