STATUES targeted by Black Lives Matter protestors will not be protected by the police if it means putting themselves or the public at risk, says the Essex’s top police boss. Essex Police Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington said it was up to operational commanders to make…

A MAN who takes his giant tortoise out for a walk said it “seems to be cheering up the kids” during lockdown reports the BBC. Peter, 68, takes his seven stone (44kg) reptile, who he calls “the big boy” out for “a little stroll” near…

A HEADTEACHER is working hard to ensure the culture and ethos of her brand-new school continues to develop during lockdown. Sir Frederick Gibberd College opened in Harlow in September with its first cohort of 120 Year 7 students. Headteacher Dee Conlon had a calendar of…

Dear Editor, I was interested to note the letter about our new hospital and I am pleased to take the opportunity to respond to the points raised. We are just about to take the first step on an amazing journey to transform healthcare for the…

ESSEX Police have received an updated description of a man who remains missing from his home in Moreton. Edward Jerram, 21, went camping on Saturday 6 June and has not returned home. Police would urge any ramblers and dog walkers in the area to look…

ALONG with other Stand Up To Racism (SUTR) groups across the country, SUTR Harlow ‘took the knee’ at 6 O’ clock on Wednesday evening. About 12 people from Harlow carried out this action in support of the Black Lives Matter movement outside the entrance to…

OVER the past weeks British Gas driver Andy has been volunteering at Harlow Foodbank while on furlough from his British Gas job. Harlow Foodbank want to say a big thank you to Andy and British Gas. Over the past few weeks, Andy has been helping…

HARLOW Council has issued the following update on Pets’ Corner in Harlow Town Park following today’s announcement that zoos can reopen from 15 June 2020 as long as they are Covid-19 secure: “Although the main enclosed facility at Pets’ Corner has been closed since March,…

HARLOW has bid for a share of government funding from Essex County Council to encourage walking and cycling and enable social distancing. The bid, being backed by Harlow Council, is for £294,500 and was developed by the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town team. The bid…

RSPCA fears a second wave of equine crisis: “The worst is yet to come.” RSPCA called about 84 equine incidents in Essex during lockdown, sparking fears that more sick horses will be dumped across England & Wales The RSPCA is warning that a financial recession…

Jack Petchey Foundation recognises exceptional young person from Harlow during Covid-19 with award THE Jack Petchey Foundation launched Jack Petchey’s Community Awards, an award scheme to recognise young people from London and Essex who are helping their community during the coronavirus outbreak. Members of the…

CYCLISTS will have safer journeys thanks to new laws coming into force from 22 June, Cycling Minister Chris Heaton-Harris has announced today (10 June 2020). Local authorities in England will have new powers to use CCTV to issue penalty charge notices to drivers who park…

Luxury food brand donates 4,500 tea bags to NHS staff battling COVID-19 at Princess Alexandra Hospital LUXURY food and beverage brand, Cartwright & Butler, has donated 4,500 English Breakfast tea bags and almost 50 boxes of biscuits to The Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow. Staff at…

Labour Council Leader: “We are on the side of schools, teachers, pupils and parents. I wish that Robert Halfon was too.” HARLOW Labour have welcomed the news that the Government have u-turned on forcing schools to fully return before it is safe, and have pledged…