TRAIN drivers who will be test driving Greater Anglia’s brand-new electric commuter trains have just started their initial training, using hi-tech simulators. Twelve experienced train drivers are being trained to drive Greater Anglia’s new electric commuter trains which are being built by UK manufacturer, Bombardier.…

HAS the lockdown broken down in Harlow? If your office is close to a main road then you get used to the noise of traffic. On Saturday lunchtime, we couldn’t help feel that there was a constant flow of cars on Tumbler Road. A few…

A MAN has been charged in connection with a series of burglaries and attempted burglaries across west Essex and east Hertfordshire. It follows break-ins in Harlow, Roydon, Buckhurst Hill, and Broxbourne in February this year. Michael Nicos, 29, of Caledonian Road, London N7 was arrested…

THE NUMBER of deaths reported to NHS England by Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) has reached 191. That is an increase of two on yesterday’s figure. We have to be very cautious when highlighting encouraging signs but it may be of note that there is still…

AN INSPIRATIONAL teacher who started the Harlow Youth Band at Netteswell School has passed away. George Atkinson, a musician who inspired many as a teacher and brass band leader, has died at the age of 94. Mr Atkinson started award-winning brass bands wherever he went.…

AN interactive map which reveals coronavirus deaths by postcode shows that people living in the poorest parts of England and Wales are dying at more than double the rate of those in affluent areas. The map, included in the latest Office for National Statistics report,…

Patient thanks teams who cared for him while in hospital with coronavirus (COVID-19) A PATIENT who has recently been treated for coronavirus (COVID-19) at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust has shared his story and words of appreciation to the staff who cared for him.…

ON Wednesday morning, Robert Halfon MP chaired the Education Committee’s third virtual session, questioning the Education Secretary of State, Gavin Williamson MP on the Government’s response to COVID-19. The session was opened by the Chair, who paid his thanks to the teaching and education support…

Dear Sir, Plans in hand to remember front line workers I WOULD like to thank Nicholas Taylor for his suggestion that a permanent memorial is created in future in memory of all those who worked in the NHS and other front line services who have…

ESSEX Police have been heartened and amazed by the artistic talents of the county’s children who have done a fantastic job of colouring in our special pictures of our mascot, retired Police Dog Baloo. Essex Police and our their Baloo are hoping to spread some…

Patients to benefit from new 24-hour language interpreting service PATIENTS at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) can now benefit from a new 24-hour language interpreting service, available at the click of a button. The Language Line App, which staff access on the PAHT…

Consultant chops his locks to raise funds to help feed vulnerable families A CONSULTANT at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is preparing to chop his locks to raise funds to help feed vulnerable families. Dr Anthony Aylwin, consultant radiologist, who is the director…

A COVID-19 testing centre could be set up at Harlow Rugby Club. The news came from Harlow MP Robert Halfon in a response to a letter from Harlow Council leader, cllr Mark Ingall. Cllr Ingall had questioned why the nearest testing centre is ten miles…

THE NUMBER of deaths reported to NHS England by Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) has remained at 189. That is an increase of zero on yesterday’s figure. We have to be very cautious when highlighting encouraging signs but it may be of note that there is…