PATIENTS are to be asked to share GP appointments with up to 14 other people. Already undergoing a trial at dozens of surgeries, the NHS scheme is aimed at saving cash and doctors’ time reports the Daily Mail. Sufferers of long-term conditions – such as…

Oakwood Pond: What a difference a year makes… ONE year ago, work began at Oakwood Pond to refurbish the historic site. Over the past 12 months, Harlow Council officers and a fantastic team of volunteers have put in a lot of work to return this…

Pay What You Can SOME girls like football. Some boys like pink. Everyone likes a good story. Exploring gender stereotypes in a fun, questioning way, Princess Charming is a celebration of being exactly who you are. This show is for anyone who doesn’t like being…

OVER 80 representatives from local businesses and groups attended the inaugural Harlow Ambassador Group meeting at Harlow Rugby Club. John Keddie, Chair of the Harlow Place Board, introduced the audience to three keynote speakers: Alan Price, President of Harlow Rugby Club, who gave an introduction…

A TEENAGER, who lives in Harlow, has been convicted of stealing mobile phones whilst riding a moped. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was convicted at Chelmsford magistrates court for the following. On 22/06/2018 at Rio Cinema, 107 Kingsland Road, London E8…

THE new Chief Constable of Essex Police has formally taken up the position today, Thursday, October 4. Ben-Julian “BJ” Harrington, is the 13th officer to serve the county in its highest uniformed position. He swore the oath in front of Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner…

THE Harvey Centre in Harlow is thrilled to announce they will be welcoming Migo and Meechee from the latest animated comedy by Warner Animation Group, ‘Smallfoot’, to the centre next weekend. The characters will appear in The Harvey Centre’s upstairs dining and leisure area at…

A HARLOW man has been charged with attempted murder following an alleged incident at the Elizabeth Way Caravan Site on September 29. Officers attended the site at around 8.15pm following reports that a van had been shot at and a man had been injured. A…

PARENTS and pupils in the Cooks Spinney area have been asked to be vigilant after reports of a man approaching children. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We were contacted just after 8.20am this morning, Thursday, October 4, with concern about a man who approached a…

A HARLOW woman has been disqualified for drinking and driving. Rebecca Leslie, aged 39, of East Park, Harlow pleaded guilty at Chelmsford magistrates court to the following. On 21/07/2018 at Harlow drove a motor vehicle, namely Red Peugeot 307 on a road, namely Eaat Park,…

THE LEADER of Harlow Council has reshuffled his cabinet after a number o high profile departures. Stability and experience mark new appointments to Harlow’s Labour controlled Council Leader of Harlow Council, Mark Ingall said today that he opted for stability and experience in appointing seasoned…

THE learning opportunities Harlow’s newest secondary school is offering is enticing parents to sign-up a year before doors open. Sir Frederick Gibberd College opens in the town in September 2019, starting with Year 7, with a mission to provide a centre of excellence for post-16…

YOU may recall the armed police operation in July (the day of the World Cup final) that took place in Blackbush Spring (near The Stow). YH asked Essex Police for an update or more specifically, was anyone ever charged? A spokesperson said: “A 26-year-old man…