HARLOW Council has so far given out £3,790,000 in grants to support 295 local businesses during the coronavirus crisis. Last week the council contacted all 840 businesses in the town considered to be eligible for the government’s small business grant funding and the retail, hospitality…

THE LEADER OF Harlow Council has praised residents and community groups for their efforts as the town remains under lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic. Council Mark Ingall has praised the vast majority of residents for complying with the rules regarding staying safe. He has also…

A CROWDFUNDER has been set up in order to to raise funds to help finance face shields made by Harlow College. The message from the crowdfunder website is as follows: THERE is so much to do and seems like so little time. Every NHS worker…

THE OWNERS OF Alexandra House, a care home next to Princess Alexandra Hospital, have told YH that they have had “low numbers of positive Covid-19 cases”. YH asked south Essex-based Runwood Homes a number of questions. Questions Can you tell me how many cases of…

ALL care home residents and staff with Covid-19 symptoms will be tested for coronavirus as laboratory capacity increases, the government has promised reports the BBC. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he was “determined” to ensure everyone who needed a test had access to one. Care…

A HARLOW man has been charged with damaging the windows of a Harlow law firm. David Johnson, aged 56, of Hart Road, Old Harlow has been charged with the following. On 01/06/2018 at Harlow without lawful excuse, damaged two windows to the value of £732…

A MAN was taken to hospital after collapsing in a Bush Fair car park. An East of England Ambulance Spokesperson said: “Two ambulances and an ambulance officer vehicle responded to reports of a man not breathing in Tilegate Road, Harlow shortly after midday today (14th…

Harlow Community Police Team: Monthly Report By Insp.Tony Walker CORONAVIRUS is having a significant impact upon everyone including the local community in Harlow, each day changes but it is important that we all comply with the restrictions not only to keep healthy but also to…

THE NUMBER OF deaths reported to NHS England by Princess Alexandra Hospital has reached 118. That is an increase of one on yesterday’s figure. The figure for Sunday April 12th has been adjusted from 1 to 2. There were no reported deaths for Monday April…

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. This follows the story of school office manager Carmel Smith and nursery practitioner…

THE EASTER bunny paid a visit to Newhall to deliver eggs to families over the Easter period. The Newhall Social Club had organised a variation in their egg hunt competition by asking families to put their rainbow posters in the front of the house. The…

TWO people have been charged in connection with a robbery in Nazeing. A 23-year-old man was threatened with a knife in Nazeing Road on Thursday 9 April. Cash, an electric scooter, jewellery, a mobile phone and bag were stolen. Following enquiries, officers arrested a 30-year-old…

RED Balloon Foundation are committed to supporting families who cannot, for whatever reason, get involved in groups happening in their local community, are home schoolers or would just like to enjoy a selection of great activities together at home. They are delighted to be working…

‘Family FaceTime’ at Ashlyn Care Home FAMILY time is so important to us all personally but it is also extremely important for Excelcare too, as we believe in ‘family first’. Having those that you love around you is important, more so if you are living…