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THERE is something about the messages that teachers have been sending out to their pupils during the coronavirus pandemic of 2020. If there is one thing we have learned that all the staff really love the job they are doing and love the students they…
Harlow Council Leader calls for more availability of coronavirus testing for town’s key workers GOVERNMENT announcements have made clear that testing for COVID 19 infection has recently been opened up to a wider range of key workers and their family members who are self-isolating with…
Children are being read bedtime stories by their very own class teachers. DURING the school shutdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic, teachers are finding new ways to communicate with and inspire their pupils. Teachers at Little Parndon Primary Academy, in Harlow, have filmed themselves reading…
Workers Memorial Day 2020. Dear Editor, TODAY we mark Workers Memorial Day 2020 and as we do so we have in mind those on the front line that have given their lives to keep us safe as we suffer this shattering global pandemic. And may…
THE Princess Alexandra Hospital today (27 April) marks its 55th anniversary, having served many generations of the community of west Essex and east Hertfordshire. The official opening ceremony was held on 27 April 1965, attended by Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy. HRH…
A SERIOUS coronavirus-related syndrome may be emerging in the UK, according to an “urgent alert” issued to doctors, following a rise in cases in the last two to three weeks, HSJ has learned. An alert to GPs and seen by HSJ says that in the…
A HARLOW student is raise money for Harlow Foodbank and needs your help. The Downs Academy student Shaurya has been a star during the coronavirus pandemic as he is determined that people should be possible in these difficult times. His mother, Mona said: “My son…
THE NUMBER of deaths reported to NHS England by Princess Alexandra Hospital has remained at 183. 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 still…
A message from Daniel Robinson and Sons Gary Neill, Managing Director IN these difficult and challenging times, we are working hard at Daniel Robinson & Sons to achieve a balanced approach to coping with the high numbers of bereavements, meeting Government guidance, whilst still providing…
Patient thanks the teams who cared for her 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 her story and words of appreciation to the staff who cared for…
HARLOW MP Robert Halfon has said he disagrees with his colleagues over the speed at which the lockdown should be lifted. Politicshome.Com has reported that senior Conservative MPs have warned the Government that it must begin a “step-by-step” lifting of the UK-wide coronavirus lockdown within…
A FUNDRAISING effort to assist with repairs of the garage storage unit at the Club has raised £500 towards the refurbishment. After the news earlier this month that Harlow Town FC had suffered a burglary in the Club Shop and storage garage unit, Hawks supporters,…
A FATHER-of-two from Harlow diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer has joined with legal experts to launch an appeal to his former workmates to come forward and help him discover how he developed the illness. Terry Coombes was told at the end of October last year that…
ESSEX Police are appealing for information following reports that a man exposed himself at a mother and her daughter in Harlow. They received reports at around 4pm on Thursday 16 April that a woman and her nine-year-old daughter were walking along the cycle track off…
WITH care workers ill or self isolating, TV star, Joe Pasquale contacted Helping Hands to see if he could help with volunteering to deliver the much-needed equipment to ten branches around the London area. Mr Pasquale said: “I’ve been doing this for a couple of…
WHEN it comes to the daily statistics coming out of Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) it has been hard to be optimistic. Any optimism has to be respectful of the 183 people who have lost their lives and the grieving families and friends they have left…
