Business
PREMIER Inn owner Whitbread has said that it could axe up to 6,000 jobs because of reduced demand resulting from the coronavirus pandemic reports The Independent. The group said the proposal would affect 18 per cent of its workforce in its hotel and restaurant brands,…
THIS week, Robert Barr takes up his new role as Manager at Daniel Robinson’s Harlow funeral home in Wych Elm. Rob was born and brought up in the Stockport area which is south of Manchester, and began work with a national funeral service in Chorlton,…
GOING into lockdown in March, the Government proclaimed a ban on tenant evictions, pledging that no tenant in a private rented home, who had lost their wages due to Covid-19 would be kicked out of their private rented home until the late summer. Fast forward…
Digital Innovation Zone gets further national recognition following public vote Essex + Herts Digital Innovation Zone (DIZ) has, following a public vote, received national recognition as one of the Top 3 Cross-Sector Digital Collaborations in the Digital Leaders DL100 2020 list. The DIZ had previously…
HOME builder and regeneration specialist Strawberry Star Homes, part of the Strawberry Star Group, have unveiled new plans to redevelop the land next to the Harvey Centre that will rejuvenate Harlow town centre. The plans will create new homes and a retail boulevard set amongst…
SPURS can confirm that their Spurs shops in Harlow, Stevenage and Chelmsford have now reverted to their standard opening hours. With immediate effect, these stores are now open as follows… Monday – Saturday: 9.30am – 5.30pmSunday: 10am – 4pm These opening hours continue to apply to the…
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THE results of a national operation that targets fraudsters who scam elderly people into handing over thousands of pounds has shown they are the third best in the country. The City of London Police’s National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) confirmed Operation Radium, which was launched…
PEOPLE’S increasing reliance on e-commerce during the pandemic, coupled with a reduction in passenger flights, has driven significant growth in air cargo at the Manchester Airports Group (MAG) owned East Midlands and London Stansted airports. The current climate has turbo-charged the shift to online shopping,…
LOW emission vehicles soar 30% during lockdown – while vehicle registrations plummet. New vehicle registrations fell by 67% from April to June 2020, compared to the same period last year, according to figures released by the Department for Transport. By contrast, 19,000 ultra low emission…
ALDI is piloting a new click-and-collect service in the UK, with plans to roll the initiative out nationwide in the coming weeks reports the Daily Mirror. The supermarket said it’s currently running a trial for Aldi colleagues in a Midlands store, with plans to extend…
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THESE are uncertain times for pubs and restaurants around the town. Included on that list is The Queen’s Head pub in Churchgate Street. A very popular pub, it has been shut since early July. A sign at the pub issued on July 11th detailed why…
LOCAL award-winning lawyer, Kim Boylett has opened her own law practice in Sawbridgeworth. Having worked for several law firms in both Essex and London over the last 15 years, Kim went on to win the Highly Commended Private Client Lawyer of the Year Award at…
HARLOW Council has completed its investigation into an accident at a warehouse. YH reported on December 18th 2019, that the ambulance service was called to Sybron UK Ltd on Lovet Road after reports that a man had suffered “traumatic injuries” following a fall in the…
GoGetters are continuing their strong support for local restaurants by launching a #EatInToHelpOut scheme. GoGetters will be offering FREE delivery on EVERY local restaurant and store Mon-Wed throughout September. As a bonus discount, they will be offering 10% off every Thursday.
