THE UK’s traffic light system and travel restrictions mean the country’s aviation sector is recovering at just half the rate of the rest of Europe, according to Steve Griffiths, Managing Director at London Stansted Airport.  The airport has today published passenger figures for July, which…

A HARLOW resident has started a petition calling for traffic calming measures on Elizabeth Way in Harlow. The road runs from Harlow Town station to The Pinnacles. At present, the speed limit is 50mph. The petition was started by Maria Adolfo. Maria said: “Many vehicles…

Dr Mike Gogarty, Essex Director of Public Health, outlines changes to self-isolation rules which take place on Monday.FROM Monday 16 August, you won’t need to self-isolate if you’re fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and are identified as a close contact of a positive COVID-19 case.  The rule…

TEACHERS have been praised for the extra guidance and support they offered to students studying for their GCSEs during the pandemic. Year 11 students picking up their GCSE results this week were keen to highlight how their teachers at Burnt Mill Academy, in Harlow, had…

RYANAIR staff in Spain made an autistic boy have a Covid test before boarding a flight, despite having an exemption letter, his mother has said reports the BBC. Katy Hollingsworth, who was travelling to the UK from Valencia with her son Callum, 12, said he…

A PARKING scam has been reported by motorists who parked in two Epping Forest District Council car parks this week. Car parking scam Drivers were approached by a man offering assistance with using the pay and display ticket machine. The suspect told the motorist to…

A NUMBER of residents have called for Harlow Council employees to return to their offices. On four occasions last week, resident have told us: I am trying to finalise a house sale but there is a delay accessing property deeds as a Harlow Council employee…

HARLOW Council is pleased to announce that specialist repair works to the Town Park Paddling Pool were completed on Monday evening (the 9th of August). The specialist contractor’s advice is that the council needs to wait for the sealant between the concrete to fully dry…

LEARNING was “continuous and uncompromised” for students as they completed their studies at Burnt Mill Academy.  Year 11 students at Burnt Mill, in Harlow, received their long-awaited GCSE results today – with a high percentage of students securing a strong pass in English and maths. …

A STRONG work ethic from students during the pandemic has resulted in young people today collecting GCSE results to be proud of. Year 11 students at Mark Hall Academy, in Harlow, today received their long-awaited GCSE results – with 64 per cent of students achieving…

THIS year, more than ever, Passmores Academy is celebrating the hard work of the community it serves.   During the most disrupted time for children’s education since the Second World War the achievements of our young people are phenomenal.  Parents/carers have had to turn their homes…

HARLOW’S MP, Robert Halfon, has congratulated the many Harlow students who have received their GCSE and vocational results today.  Mr Halfon said: “The past 18 months have been the most difficult of times for teachers, support staff and students. However, despite the lockdowns and immense…

IT was a slow week for Harlow with a total of 498 vaccines issued in the past seven days. That brings a total of 105,396 compared to 104, 888 vaccinations the previous week. Once again well done to all those involved in the whole operation.…

YET again another good set of results from St Marks’ year 11 pupils, despite having to adapt to new ways of working during Covid-19 lockdowns, their pupils have shown the determination and perseverance needed to achieve and they could not be more proud of them.…