THE Leader of Essex County Council has set out plans for a new commission which will consider the long-term effects of Covid-19 on Essex. Leader of Essex County Council (ECC), Cllr Kevin Bentley, has today announced a new, independent commission which will identify the long-term effects…

FACE coverings must be worn on London’s transport network despite restrictions easing on 19 July, London’s mayor says reports the BBC. Sadiq Khan said he was not prepared to put Tube, tram and other transport users at risk by relaxing the rules on face coverings.…

TWO more vaccination centres are set to open up in Harlow. With just over 55% of Harlow residents having had both jabs, there is now a big push to get at least 70% of the population vaccinated over the summer. According to the myhealthessex website,…

THE government has said bus and train companies must decide whether passengers will be required to wear face coverings on their services from Monday, when Covid rules are relaxed reports the BBC. Face masks have been mandatory on public transport for the past year to…

WITH a release from lockdown day now set at July 19th, we have decided to bring back our daily Covid-19 report. We are doing this because we want to give Harlow residents an accurate picture of where we are re Covid-19. The report covers UK…

By Local Democracy Reporter FAMILIES in Essex owe councils more than £11 million in care home bills – to be paid back by selling their loved ones’ properties. The number of Deferred Payment Agreements, or DPAs, that are outstanding have nearly tripled in Essex. A…

A&Es in Essex saw record numbers of people last month – as NHS leaders warn that the health service is experiencing “winter in summer”. A huge spike in demand for non-Covid related urgent healthcare – combined with another surge in Covid cases – has led…

NICKOLD’S Property are organising a fund-raising event in order to support mental health charity West Essex Mind It will take place on Friday 23rd July at the Painted Lady on Post Office Road in Harlow. Tickets for the charity event at £60 for the whole…

A DOCTOR who said a patient in Scotland sounded like a terrorist and showed pornographic images to colleagues is continuing to work in the profession in Harlow. A report by the Dundee Courier detailed the complaints and the findings of a disciplinary board against Nikolay…

WITH a release from lockdown day now set at July 19th, we have decided to bring back our daily Covid-19 report. We are doing this because we want to give Harlow residents an accurate picture of where we are re Covid-19. The report covers UK…

COVID-19 vaccination walk-in clinic times What you need to know PEOPLE aged 40+ or those in a priority group who are aged over 40 and have never been vaccinated, can get their first vaccination at a walk-in AstraZeneca clinic. People aged between 18 and 39…

THE communications team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) has been shortlisted twice for a national awards programme.  The team has been shortlisted in the categories of Best COVID Response and Best Event at the Institute of Internal Communication Awards, in recognition of…

WITH a release from lockdown day now set at July 19th, we have decided to bring back our daily Covid-19 report. We are doing this because we want to give Harlow residents an accurate picture of where we are re Covid-19. The report covers UK…

IT was another excellent week in the drive against Covid-19 as another 2,800 vaccinations were delivered in Harlow. The exact figure was 2,894 There were 1,064 first vaccinations. There were 1,830 second vaccinations. That brings a total of 97,659 vaccinations. The number of adults who…