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RESTRICTIONS banning social gatherings of more than six people have come into effect, following a rise in coronavirus cases reports the BBC. The “rule of six” applies both indoors and outdoors in England and Scotland, and indoors only in Wales. Restrictions in England affect everyone,…
YH understands that an unlawful encampment has settled on the area known as the “old helipad” opposite Harlow Leisurezone. This appears to the first encampment since the injunctions Harlow Council had been granted have lapsed. This may well mean that the swift action, Harlow Council…
THE HARLOW councillor in charge of public health has issued a statement regarding alleged breaches of Covid-19 guidance at The Chequers public house in Old Harlow. Cllr Danny Purton said: “Harlow Council is extremely concerned at the activities taking place at The Chequers public house…
FA Cup Preliminary Round Harlow Town 0 v 3 Sporting Bengal HARLOW Town passed another cup test with a comprehensive 3-0 victory against Sporting Bengal. Goals by Christian Adu Gyamfi (6′), Ruaridh Kay (64′) and Christian Adu Gyamfi (87′) secured their passage to the next…
EMERGENCY services were called to the grounds of Canons Brook Golf Club on Saturday after reports that the body of a man had been found. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We were called just after 7.40am on Saturday 12 September after a man aged in…
Godsafe Almshouse has vacancy for person in need. Full details on poster.
THE Public Health Community Grant Fund offers funding of up to £3000 for health and wellbeing projects. The grant is open to community and voluntary sector organisations, statutory agencies and private sector organisations that provide services to the residents of Harlow. Projects must: benefit Harlow…
A HARLOW care home has been rated as “requires improvement” following a recent inspection. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) concluded Alexandra House based next to Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow ‘requires improvement’ due to slight issues with the service safety and how well-led it is.…
ANYONE who follows The Ongar Academy on social media will appreciate that it is a very busy school. YH regularly tweets all their activities but during the school year, we publish their weekly school newsletter. For more details, go to https://www.theongaracademy.org The Ongar Academy BulletinDownload…
1130 hrs Ongoing delays 0930 hrs Report of car upside down at Hamburger roundabout. Location is at Southern Way meets A414 near Harlow Hotel. The vehicle is blocking the northbound lane of A414 (heading to Church Langley) Traffic being diverted into Potter Street where it…
RESIDENTS of Harlow who woke up this morning with a temperature or any of the other symptoms associated with Covid will not have been able to book a test. The online test booking system displayed a message saying. “This service is currently very busy.More tests…
ASPIRING artists, school children, retired people and creative folk are being given a chance to have their artwork engraved on new memorials around the country. Designs are being invited to appear on the stone centre-piece obelisks of new Covid-19 memorial gardens. Permanent memorials will be…
A MEETING of Harlow Council’s Cabinet took place on Thursday evening. Film of the meeting is below. We will be reporting on a number of the issues discussed over the next few days. https://www.youtube.com/embed/CDFxBNXHZO0
CITIZENS Advice Harlow had the privilege of hosting Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal on Friday 11th of September 2020. The event shone a light on the incredible work of the charity within the Harlow community. Her Royal Highness, who has been the Patron of Citizens…
A HARLOW MAN who led a high speed police pursuit whilst under the influence of drugs before crashing into a garden has been jailed for ten months. He also pleaded guilty to stealing fifteen mobile phones from a shop in Harlow. Taylor Knox, aged 27,…
MORE alcoholics than ever before have admitted themselves into a rehab in Essex during the four month peak of the coronavirus crisis. Figures from the UK Addiction Treatment Group have revealed how between April 1 and August 1 of this year, a staggering 80 per…
