Politics
A DETECTIVE sergeant at Essex Police has been accused of hiding a mobile phone in a senior colleague’s office to remotely listen to conversations. DS Nicholas Riley is accused of discreditable conduct and will face misconduct proceedings. Name of officer: Detective Sergeant 3559 Nicholas Riley Date of hearing: Friday…
PATIENTS are being told to expect disruption as doctors start their five-day strike in England, with NHS bosses saying they are struggling to keep as many services going as they have done in recent walkouts. NHS England said with a wave of flu placing pressure…
THE HARLOW Penguins Swimming Club are set to have an emergency meeting as, by all reports, they face an uncertain future. YH understands that the meeting is set to be called in the New Year (January 4th) and may involve the club being “wound up”.…
SIX arts and cultural organisations in Essex are set to benefit from two grant funding schemes. The Creative Industries Project Fund and the Cultural Development Grant Fund aim to grow and support local talent. They also aim to help Essex’s creative industries thrive. The first…
NHS services in our area are coming under intense pressure as flu cases surge this week, while COVID, winter vomiting bugs and other respiratory illnesses like RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) are all adding to the strain. Flu levels are expected to peak between 19 and…
THIS week’s five-day doctor strike in England will go ahead after British Medical Association members voted to continue with a planned walkout despite a new offer from the government reports the BBC. The strike by resident doctors, the new name for junior doctors, is due…
THE new David Lloyd Club in Harlow has hosted a preview event and official ribbon cutting ceremony for founding members and local VIPs, ahead of the Club’s official opening from 6am on Thursday 18th December. Councillor Dan Swords, leader of Harlow Council, cut the ribbon…
FINDINGS from a CQC survey of more than 16,750 women who used NHS maternity services in 2025 reveal several areas where people are reporting a better experience – particularly in relation to communication with staff and mental health support. However, despite this positive trajectory, the…
ROGER Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, has made a statement following the tragic shooting incident in Bondi, Sydney. Mr Hirst said: “Our thoughts are with the families and communities affected by the terrible shooting incident in the Bondi area of Sydney, Australia. “We…
AS is traditional here are at YourHarlow, we like to drop in on councillors after they have served six months and see how they are getting on. It is fair to say that Reform councillor Paul Jago, is far more comfortable out and about in…
YOU can wrap up some magic this Christmas by purchasing a gift from Concern Worldwide that supports families living in poverty. The international development charity, which strives for a world free from extreme poverty, offers a range of alternative gifts that will make a meaningful…
NORTH Weald Parish residents are invited to an Extraordinary Meeting of North Weald Bassett Parish Council at The Parish Hall, Weald Hall Lane, Thornwood Common, at 7.30pm on Monday, December 15, to discuss the future of Local Government Reorganisation in Essex and Devolution. Residents will…
A £375,000 grant will support a major project led by Essex County Council aimed at improving digital skills. The grant was launched by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) as part of the Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund. Digital Essex – part of Essex…
HARLOW’S festive season continued in style today as thousands of residents and visitors flocked to the opening day of the Harlow Christmas Market, filling the town centre with colour, music and seasonal cheer. From the moment the market opened, Broad Walk and the surrounding area…
THE number of days since migrants were last recorded arriving in the UK after crossing the Channel is on the eve of becoming the longest stretch of its kind in seven years reports LBC. The most recent date on which people reached the English coast…
ONE of the leading national recruiters has warned that a ‘perfect storm’ of issues means there will be fewer ‘Santa’s Little Helpers’ than the country needs. A combination of older drivers retiring, a shocking road network, long hours, poor pay and driving test delays mean…
