THE NUMBER of cases in Harlow has increased again. Figures released today (Monday ) show a rate of 581.2 cases per 100,000. It has been steadily climbing since mid-November. This was an increase of 119.1% This places Harlow in 29th out of 315 local authorities.…

FOUR Harlow based pupils travelled over to Northwood School near Watford for this event which had many of the best runners taking part from the South Of England. The races were started by small waves In the Under 11 event over a muddy 2k Rudy…

FOLLOWING the Government’s latest announcement around the areas of Essex that have moved to Tier 4 restrictions, there are implications for some key services provided by Essex County Council (ECC). While some county-wide services will continue to run in line with previous national Covid guidelines,…

A HARLOW man has been banned after driving whilst under influence of drugs. Jordan Starkey, aged 21, of Markwell Wood, Harlow pleaded guilty at Chelmsford magistrates court to the following On 08/05/2020 at Harlow drove a motor vehicle, namely a Audi A1, on a road,…

OFFICERS have made nearly 160 drink or drug driving-related offences in the first half of December. Between 1 and 17 December, 157 people were arrested – 81 on suspicion of drug driving, 64 on suspicion of drink driving, and 12 on suspicion of failing to…

A MAN has been fined for stealing a bicycle. Dimitrijs Banko, aged 23, of Longbrooks, Harlow pleaded guilty to the following. Between 19/11/2020 and 22/11/2020 Harlow stole a pedal cycle of a value between £300-£400 belonging to another. He was fined £145.00

Early Christmas present for 18 organisations supporting young people  TODAY Essex Violence and Vulnerability Unit announced 18 organisations across Southend, Essex and Thurrock that would be receiving some financial support from the Unit’s grant fund, to continue their work in supporting vulnerable children and young…

A HARLOW man has been fined for breaching a community protection notice. Jack Knight, aged 22, of Willowfield, Harlow, pleaded guilty at Chelmsford magistrates court to the following. On 14/12/2020 at Harlow being an individual to whom a community protection notice had been issued, failed…

ESSEX County Council’s revised library opening hours – announced before parts of Essex became tier four – have been criticised by campaign group SOLE (Save Our Libraries Essex).  The campaigners are particularly concerned about what they say is a reduction in opening hours after school and…

Government announces refunds for rail and coach journeys booked for previous Christmas travel window GOVERNMENT is ensuring all domestic rail and coach passengers who have cancelled their travel plans in England between 23-27 December are refunded. Passengers will not be left out of pocket for…

A Christmas message from McMullen Brewery2020 has been without doubt one of the hardest years we’ve ever faced as a community, but if there is one thing we can take from it, it’s that we’ve gone through it together.No one should face Christmas alone or…

THE CHAIR OF Harlow Council’s Covid-19 taskforce has questioned whether enough information is coming out of Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH). Deputy leader of Harlow Council, cllr Eugenie Harvey made the comments on a virtual meeting on Friday night. The meeting was convened as infection rates…

THE NUMBER of cases in Old Harlow and Newhall continue to give cause for concern. Sunday’s figures show the rate of infection has increased to 754.1 cases per 100,000. There have been 67 cases recorded. On Saturday it was 652.8 and 58 cases. Church Langley…

THE NUMBER of cases in Harlow has increased again. Figures released today (Sunday ) show a rate of 474.3 cases per 100,000. It has been steadily climbing since last Sunday: 251.8, 265.8, 276.8 and 301.2, 332.7, 334.2 and 397.4. This was an increase of 88.6%…