A PLANNING application to make changes to the Pink Cottage on Commonside Road in Harlow is set to go before the planning committee. The application relates to the commercial part of the building, not the part in residential use. The proposal is to change the…

FOLLOWING recent Government guidance, The Harvey Centre, Harlow is preparing for a number of stores to once again be able to re-open their doors on 12th April 2021. Currently The Harvey Centre is only open for essential stores and services, however the 12th April will…

ESSEX Police have had a busy Easter weekend in Harlow. They made seventeen arrests 281 Incidents attended, 30 Covid Breaches, 16 Domestic Violence incidents, 4 Missing persons, 7 Mental Health related, 4 RTC’s and 1 Hate Crime Essex Police have refused to give details re…

YH plan to pop down to Harlow Cricket Club on Tuesday afternoon to see how preparations are coming along. By the looks of things, the pitch is looking great Club Groundsmen Cliff Clark and Paul Fisk are rapidly bringing back their picturesque cricket ground to…

THE OWNERS of a new pharmacy has thanked customers for their patients. The Stow Pharmacy opened up in late March, taking over from Boots. The new owner, Dipa Pattni said: “Thank you to all our customers and patients for bearing with us during the last…

A BRITISH healthcare company which operates across the UK providing private COVID-19 testing for airline passengers, private individuals and businesses, has called upon the UK Government to “stop sitting on the fence” over the continued lockdown on air travel restrictions. Covid testing provider Salutaris People…

THE Harlow Conservatives have unveiled their team for the elections in May. On Thursday May 6th, there will be elections for Harlow District Council, Essex County Council and the Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. There are two District By-Elections in Toddbrook and Church Langley…

HARLOW Running Club members took advantage of the relaxed Covid restrictions by completing various races at the weekend. The Dorney Lake Marathon, near Windsor, comprises 6 laps of the lake perimeter. Martin Westley finished in 187th place out of 444 finishers in an excellent 3hrs…

CRITICISM is growing over plans for Covid passports in England, amid fears they could create a “two-tier” society reports the BBC. Government documents released on Monday said such certificates – that prove if someone has had a vaccine, has tested negative or has immunity -…

THIS is our daily Covid report for Harlow. This includes the figures for Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH). The table of 315 local authorities in England and the breakdown of cases for eleven areas of Harlow. Finally, we also have the weekly number of people vaccinated…

FOUR years ago, Active Essex launched an ambitious strategy to change one million lives, by tackling the issues around inactivity in Greater Essex. Covid-19 has given us all a huge wake up call, and physical activity has been, and remains, a key priority for Essex…

A YOUNG Harlow entrepreneur has been shortlisted for a prestigious business award. Owen Barrow has been nominated for the Octopus Energy Springboard Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2021. He was nominated by Harlow MP Robert Halfon. Owen said: “The past year for everyone involved in GoGetters has been…

1200 hrs THERE are travel restrictions on Southern Way after a multi-vehicle collision this morning (Monday). The location in just opposite Passmores Academy. Traffic coming from Bush Fair is being directed onto Tracyes Road. Traffic coming off the A414 is being directed back onto the…

THREE people have been arrested and 27 dogs seized following a warrant in Dunmow as part of an investigation into dog thefts. Officers, supported by the RSPCA, carried out the warrant at an address in Braintree Road on 1 April.They seized 27 dogs, 19 adults…