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A TEACHER has cloned himself so each child in his class has their very own version of him to lead their home learning. Enzo Vullo, Reception class teacher at Roydon Primary Academy in Harlow, has found exciting ways to capture the attention and imagination of…
A flag saying thank you to NHS workers is proudly flying in Harlow. THE flag, which includes a rainbow with the message ‘Thank you! NHS’ has been put up by Harlow Council outside the town’s Civic Centre. The flag will continue to fly in Harlow…
RECENTLY, we told you about the wonderful crocheted figures of an NHS nurse made by Harlow resident Reka Koheygi. Reka raised £56 by placing the one figure for auction on Ebay. Now, Reka has made the wonderful, the legendary, Captain Tom. Bidding is going well.…
MILLIONS of vulnerable people and their families will be able to directly call on the army of NHS Volunteer Responders, the NHS and Royal Voluntary Service have announced today reports NHS England. Over 600,000 volunteers have been approved to help those most at risk who…
Harlow businesses urged to access Government financial support HARLOW businesses are being encouraged to take action and apply for Government funding support, as figures show thousands are not yet accessing what they are entitled to. Official records indicate that so far more than £175million* of…
THE NUMBER of deaths reported to NHS England by Princess Alexandra Hospital has reached 180. That is an increase of five on yesterday’s figure. We have to be very cautious when highlighting encouraging signs but it may be of note that there is still no…
Letter to Editor: Why are thousands in Harlow ignoring the lockdown? Sir, HAVING to travel to Bush Fair this morning (Friday) 11am for medication, I notice traffic like a normal rush hour day along Southern Way. When arriving at Bush Fair, it is very difficult…
A DETERMINED boy from Harlow is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Captain Tom by raising money by walking with his frame. George’s mum Jenny said: “We have been watching Captain Tom on television and George saw that he has a walker as well.…
Nursing, Midwifery and Allied health students boost workforce battling COVID-19 ARRANGEMENTS have been made for more than 400 ARU students to join the NHS front line in the battle against COVID-19, as part of a national initiative. A total of 133 Adult Nursing and Mental…
Hundreds of safety visors to protect NHS workers have been produced by an engineering school. BMAT STEM Academy, in Harlow, has a business focus, with students studying science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) as a way of getting into those industries. The school has close…
A NUMBER of Harlow residents have been made redundant by ABM Blue Handling, which coordinates baggage handling at Stansted Airport. The former employees reached out to their local MP, Robert Halfon, after receiving letters from ABM at the end of March, outlining that the company…
THREE men were arrested after police were alerted to a burglary in progress at a Harlow business. Intruders were seen in the yard of Travis Perkins in East Road shortly before 7.50pm yesterday, Thursday 23 April. Officers arrived and saw a white Ford Transit van…
UP to 10 million key workers and their households can now book a coronavirus test online or through their employer reports the BBC. The move allows all essential workers in England to register for tests on the government’s website, if they or a family member…
HERE we are on a Thursday and once again the good people of Harlow have turned out to clap for carers. Firstly we took a walk down Tumbler Road to see the residents of Purford Green and Nicholls Field turn out. Thanks again to Keigan…
ROBERT Halfon MP is leading a campaign to ensure that every pub in Harlow and the Villages is able to survive during the coronavirus outbreak by asking pub companies to stop charging commercial rent so long as pubs are closed. In a strongly worded letter…
