Council funding helps local hospice to tackle social isolation    WEST Essex and East Hertfordshire charity, St Clare Hospice, has secured £5,000 funding, from Epping Forest District Council, to support the work of its Compassionate Neighbours project.  The funding, which has come from Epping Forest District…

Dear Editor, THE Prime Minister’s self-imposed deadline to secure a trade deal with Europe has come and gone. We were all promised a comprehensive deal with Europe – I believe there is still time to deliver that promise. As the second wave of COVID begins,…

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THERE are fears that a number of people could be out of work as G4S is set to close part of its operation in Harlow. Their base is on Sandringham Avenue, off Elizabeth Way in Harlow. A spokesperson for G4S said: “We announced a review…

ONLINE half-term careers event for young people interested in work using STEAM subjects. Young people interested in work which utilises STEAM subjects are invited to an online career event during half-term. The Essex 2020 Talent Forward event is being held on Wednesday, 28 October, a…

A HARLOW couple have pleaded guilty to stealing “Oxygen Medical Equipment”. Brett Ivory, aged 48, of Longfield, Harlow pleaded guilty to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On 08/08/2020 at Harlow having entered as a trespasser a building, namely BOC Healthcare, Harlow, stole therein Oxygen…

LABOUR-led Harlow Council is donating up to £10,000 to Harlow food bank in order to combat food poverty this half term and beyond, to give the government time to reconsider their approach and extend free school meals through the school holidays for as long as…

HARLOW’s Harry Tennison was planning to run the London Marathon this year for his chosen charity, the MS Society. But as well know, Covid-19 put paid to that. Harry has deferred his entry until next October but in the meantime he wanted to continue his…

POUNDLAND has announced it has acquired Fultons Foods (Fultons), the north of England frozen food retailer, in a move that will help accelerate its transformation programme. Poundland has a warehouse in Elizabeth Way, Harlow. YH understands that they expect to increate the workforce from 480…

FROM 26 October to 1 November, all of the UK’s 43 police forces are set to engage in a national effort to help reduce uninsured driving levels.  ‘Operation Drive Insured’ – a week-long campaign developed by MIB (Motor Insurers’ Bureau) in partnership with the National…

THERE were emotional farewells to a much loved community leader as Robert Findlay retired from his role (s) within the Harlow faith community. Rev.Robert Findlay was the heartbeat of the Heart4Harlow organisation. Since 2009, he has brought together the community, business and faith sectors. The…

A CAFE IN Church Langley has joined a number of others in Harlow by offering help for those who would get a free school meal. A spokesperson said: “Sleepy Joe’s Cafe will be supporting those in need of a free school meal. Just pop into…

A COVID test that can provide a result in 12 minutes will be made available at high street pharmacy Boots reports the BBC. The nasal swab test, which will cost £120, will be available in more than 50 stores across the UK to anyone who…

Eastern Region Women’s Football League Wroxham Women 3 v 3 Harlow Ladies By Aaron Moore IT was a tough afternoon as Harlow had to fight hard to draw with Wroxham at Trafford Park. Goals from Tayla Handscombe, Fran Gamble and Ellie Manning were enough to…