Young mathematicians are continuing to rock their schoolwork at home. PUPILS at Roydon Primary Academy, in Roydon, have spent the last year indulging in maths while having fun as part of the Times Tables Rock Stars scheme. The programme gives children daily times tables practice…

ESSEX Partnership University Trust (EPUT) Executive Nurse Natalie Hammond talks about what being a nurse means to her. Natalie reflects on her role on International Nurses Day. Celebrate #IND2020, watch our Executive Nurse Natalie Hammond talking about what being a nurse means to her.Like Natalie,…

MEN working in low paid jobs are significantly more likely to die of COVID-19 than anyone else between the ages of 20 and 64, a ‘horrifying’ report has revealed. Those who work as security guards have one of the highest death rates along with social…

THERE is an “ambition” for all primary school children in England to spend a month back at school before the summer holidays, says the government’s updated Covid-19 guidance reports the BBC. But to support social distancing there will be class sizes of no more than…

Dear Editor, I FOUND myself incensed by the headline in the Mail on Sunday this week. Now some might say that’s no surprise for a ‘lefty’ like me. But usually I am quite good at taking what the Mail says with a pinch of salt.…

HARLOW MP Robert Halfon questioned the prime minister, Boris Johnson this afternoon. Mr Halfon appeared via video link whilst the PM was in the House of Commons. Mr Halfon asked: “Close to 90% of vulnerable children are not in education. When schools do return, we’re…

A RECORD number of people were arrested on suspicion of drug driving last month as our officers continued protecting and serving Essex and keeping our roads safe while you stayed at home. Officers made 266 drug driving arrests in April – the previous highest was…

New crisis mental health phone line launched A NEW crisis mental health phone line has launched across Essex. The 24-hour service, launched by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT), offers immediate and specialist support to adults experiencing mental health crisis. Anyone in need can…

JONATHAN Woods has worked for Harlow based business, Contour Roofing Limited, since he left school. With ambitions to develop the company, while bridging the skills gap and labour shortage in roofing, he became the owner and Managing Director in 2014. Alongside CITB Apprenticeship Officer, Nikki…

HARLOW’S Community Policing Team have welcomed two new officers within a week. PC Jacob George has already started his shifts after starting on Wednesday 6 May and he has been on patrol in various locations, including Milwards, Staple Tye and The Rundells. This week he…

THE NUMBER of deaths reported to NHS England by Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) remains at 197.. That is an increase of zero on yesterday’s figure. There are no recorded deaths for May 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th and 10th. According to NHS England, the…

A WELL-functioning justice system with the Rule of Law at its heart is one of the hallmarks of a healthy democracy like ours. Throughout the coronavirus outbreak court staff and the judiciary have worked incredibly hard to uphold the delivery of justice. This is not…

A MAN was arrested in Harlow driving a suspected stolen Audi. The 26-year-old from Grays was arrested after a car failed to stop for officers. A black Audi Q7, believed to have been stolen from an address in Hertfordshire, was spotted by officers at around…

Dear Editor, ALONG with so many Harlow residents, I watched the Prime Minister speak last night about the next steps that are needed to deal with the Covid crisis, but I was left feeling confused and worried when I had hoped for clarity and reassurance.…