THE MP for Harlow has called for teachers and support staff to be given priority for vaccinations, alongside NHS workers, solely for the purpose of getting schools open sooner rather than later. Robert Halfon made the speech (virtually) in the House of Commons on Wednesday…

By Local Democracy Reporter WHERE reasoned conversation has not been successful Essex Police will take enforcement action against people flouting Covid-19 rules, the force has outlined. The position comes amidst warnings from the Metropolitan Police which has instructed officers to enforce lockdown laws more “quickly”…

HARLOW registered 1192 cases on January 1st. That is an increase of 69 cases on December 30th. This places Harlow 8th out of 315 local authorities in England. This was an increase of 44.1% on seven days ago. This continues to confirm that we may…

THE NUMBER of Covid cases in Harlow has continued to increase. The breakdown figures for Harlow show a total of 1192 Tuesday’s figure was 1123 cases. Monday’s was 1116. That is an increase of 69. The figures relate to January 1st but are reported/published on…

POLICE are issuing three £10,000 fines to boat owners for organising raves on their vessels on the River Lea at Broxbourne over the festive period. Most recently, officers were called to reports of a New Year’s Eve party boat on the river near Dobbs Weir,…

THE NUMBER of deaths at Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) in Harlow has increased to 326. There have been nineteen deaths registered on January 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th The total number of deaths in December was 72. The highest toll since April. YH understands that…

SCHOOLS across Harlow have begun to test and trace staff as they adapt to a new lockdown. The director of operations at BMAT, which oversees Burnt Mill Academy and Mark Hall Academy, tweeted out a photo of their operation base. Whilst the headteacher of Stewards…

IT looks like elections are like buses for Harlow councillor, Chris Vince. He is not only defending his district council ward of Little Parndon and Hare Street but contending Harlow West in the Essex County Council elections and finally, he is the Labour candidate for…

A WOMAN, whose rapist Essex Police were able secure the conviction of, has urged victims of sexual offences to “be brave and report it to Essex Police” The woman, who is remaining anonymous, was assaulted in 2016 and her attacker was jailed for 13 years…

ESSEX officers made more than 280 drink and drug driving related arrests over December and the New Year period as they continue to keep you safe on the roads. Between 1 December and 6am on 2 January they made 139 drug driving arrests, 118 drink…

A HARLOW man has been banned after being found driving under the influence of drugs. Sam Bevans, aged 24, of Greenhills, Harlow pleaded guilty to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On April 3rd, 2020 at Pynest Road, Harlow drove a motor vehicle, namely Lexus…

A PLANNING application for three detached dwellings between Potter Street and Church Langley is set to go before the Harlow Council planning committee. The application is for housing on Kingsdon Lane. The application seeks outline permission for the subdivision of the existing plot and the…

HARLOW’S playgrounds will remain open during lockdown in line with the government’s guidance. Families are asked to follow the public health advice signage on each playground to keep themselves safe. The Pets’ Corner inclusive playground is currently closed due to the ground being muddy and…

THE Department for Education has said that schools and colleges can now cancel BTEC assessments due to take place this month, but has left it up to leaders to decide. After Monday’s announcement to close schools and colleges and cancel this summer’s exams, the department insisted…