E-SCOOTERS and electric bikes – sometimes used at high speeds and without safety precautions – are creating a new ‘menace’ for blind and partially sighted people. The micromobility trend is making streets an inhospitable ‘nightmare’, with only one in ten blind people confident walking in their…

GET ready for an evening packed with laughter, featuring four outstanding comedians. Whether you’re a casual comedy fan or a die-hard stand-up lover, this is your chance to see some of the biggest and funniest acts right on your doorstep! Expect big laughs, razor-sharp wit,…

OBJECTIONS have been raised over plans to convert a house off Southern Way into a mother and child unit. The address is Sunnycroft off Tysea Road in Harlow. The application is as follows: This application seeks full planning permission for the change of use from…

DO you need advice or assistance? We offer FREE drop-in sessions at Harlow Foodbank! A spokesperson said: “We understand the unique challenges faced by refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, and we’re here to offer support. “You can find us there every weekday, except for Wednesdays.…

A PATIENT at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is on a mission to raise £19,000 to purchase an additional scalp cooling machine for the hospital’s Williams Day Unit, helping more cancer patients maintain their hair during chemotherapy. Lee Beetles, who was recently diagnosed…

THE HARLOW councillor in charge of law and order has issued a statement on the positioning of hundreds of Union and St George’s fags across the town. The flags are part of a far right campaign called Operation Raise The Colours which culminates in a…

FOR the first time in many years, Harlow Council is set to adopt a new proactive Tree Maintenance Policy – ensuring that the town’s much-loved trees are proactively cared for, not just reacted to when problems arise. Until now, the council had no formal policy…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince rose on the floor of the House of Commons to look for financial support for local pupils. Mr Vince said: “I hope you had a lovely recess, Mr Speaker. Harlow is full of fantastic schools, and I see the potential of…

AN 18-year-old man has denied kidnap and possession of a firearm in Harlow reports the BBC. Essex Police said it received reports of a gun being discharged in Barn Mead, on 31 July. Thomas Pasquariello, of Westmill Road in Ware, Hertfordshire, denied kidnap, threatening a…

TWO people have been charged following Sunday’s protest activity in Epping. A spokesperson said: “Our officers facilitated a protest outside The Bell Hotel, which began at around 6pm, and then facilitated a procession to the town centre and back. To ensure people attending could express…

APARTMENTS in what was called Redstone House in Harlow Town Centre are once again being advertised for rent. Readers may recall that back in May, residents were ordered to leave due to safety concerns (see story below). But YH has now been informed that the…

MIND in West Essex worked with pupils in Harlow over summer to help them get the best start in secondary school. The Children and Young People Mental Health Support team held a new 2-day workshop called Think & Thrive at Passmores Academy, Burnt Mill Academy…

ESSEX County Council has launched The Creative Industries Development Fund and The Cultural Development Projects Fund. The funds will help to grow and support local talent and the county’s creative industries. Credit: Essex County Council  The Creative Industries Development Project Fund will offer grants between…

ST CLARE Hospice has developed a series of supportive, online classes and exercises for local people to take part in online. The videos below focus on topics like breathlessness, relaxation and mindfulness. Enjoy! Guided relaxation sessions Take a moment to pause, relax, and unwind with guided relaxation sessions, led…