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…

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…

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…

A PETITION calling for speed reduction measures to be placed along Commonside Road has continued to gain signatures. The petition was set up last year but has gained more signatures in the light of a road traffic collision on Saturday afternoon. The petition states. “I…

PRIME Minister Boris Johnson is expected to unveil a traffic light system for foreign travel in an update on measures for easing Covid restrictions in England reports the BBC. The prime minister is to make a series of announcements on changes to the rules at…

A BID to build eight new flats on top of Market House in the town centre has been submitted to Harlow Council. The application is for a fourth floor to provide eight new self-contained flats including external alterations. This is on top of the building…

THE FORMER leader of Harlow Council has blasted the local Tories over their approach to the on going issue of fire safety in Harlow tower blocks and flats. Cllr Mark Wilkinson said: “I have been on this council for over twenty years and I have…

ELLA Dove, 30 from East London, has achieved motoring independence once again after experiencing a leg amputation due to a freak running accident – made possible by Driving Mobility. Ella qualified to drive a manual car when she was 18 and drove for a few…

AMBITIOUS plans for an additional 50,000 trees, more electric vehicle charging stations and county-wide energy saving LED street lighting have been made by Essex County Council as part of its 2021/22 annual plan. The Council’s 2021/22 Budget and 12-month Organisation Plan, approved at Full Council…

Update: From Essex Police: We are no longer looking for Adam Southall who was wanted for failing to appear at court.  Southall, 35, of Rushes Mead, Harlow, was detained under a court warrant on Wednesday 7 April to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Thursday…

RECYCLING Centres across Essex are experiencing particularly high demand which is causing long queues and congestion. In line with government guidance for social distancing, all sites are currently operating at reduced capacity. This has resulted in disruption on surrounding roads, which is affecting local residents…