FREE Health & Safety Guidance and Documents for Home Working from Essex-based HR experts Yourhr.space Yourhr.space is an online HR platform which is run by an expert HR Team in Southend, Essex. It manages specific elements of HR that are often time consuming and require…

A VERY KIND Harlow girl has drawn a rainbow of hope and put it in her window as part of her effort to keep spirits up as the world fights the coronavirus pandemic. Daisy is aged seven and lives in the Jocelyns area of Old…

THE wonderful people at Cafe Pizzeria Express in Bush Fair have shown what big hearts they have by delivering pizzas to Princess Alexandra Hospital Shop owner, Clare Cam said: “Firstly we would like to thank all our incredible frontline workers, you are all doing an…

ARRIVA buses has announced further reductions in their services due to the coronavirus pandemic. A spokesperson said: “In light of the government’s latest advice and recommendations, we can confirm as of Saturday 28th March we have had to further reduce the frequency of some services…

Vehicle owners to be granted MoT exemption in battle against coronavirus Cars, motorcycles and vans to be granted MoT exemption This will allow people to carry on with essential travel Vehicles must be kept in roadworthy condition Vehicle owners will be granted a six-month exemption…

Nearly 3,000 hours of extra patrols during two week operation to tackle violent crime POLICE Officers fitted nearly four months of extra patrols into a two week operation aimed at identifying anyone intent on committing violent crime in west Essex. It was part of Operation…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Message from Princess Alexandra Hospital WE know how important visitors are to our patients and we are pleased to welcome you however at this time as we manage the demands of coronavirus (COVID-19) we have made the decision to introduce restricted visiting to…

ONE of the key Harlow-based organisations involved in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic is Rainbow Services. They have set up a series of ways you can offer your services. If you are an individual wishing to volunteer please use this link: https://forms.gle/MSTEaxMihZCtS4kv7 If you…

A message from St Clare Hospice WE ARE in urgent need of masks and full length gowns. If your business uses these (tattooist, nailbar) please let us have your stock so that our staff can safely carry on caring for local people. Leave them outside…

Update on Registration Services THE Essex County Council Registration Service remains open, however this is now on a restricted basis. Chelmsford, Colchester and Harlow Registration offices remain open, but all other offices are now closed following Government guidance, including Basildon. The registration team is working…

A FEW weeks ago, Harlow College journalism student, Nicole Ruston-Payne contacted us regarding work experience. We had it all lined up, from theatre reviews to education stories until Covid-19 turned up. Instead, we have asked Nicole to write a Covid-19 diary. Looks like we may…

ROBERT Halfon, MP for Harlow, has been working hard to secure more money to support Harlow residents through this difficult time. This evening, the Government announced an additional £1million to help offer council tax relief to Harlow’s most vulnerable residents. The money comes on top…

IN light of the latest Government advice, and in view of the developing situation regarding Covid-19, Queensgate Centre is now closed until further notice. They continue to monitor the situation and Government’s public health guidance closely, and will keep all of our visitors and members…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): An update from the Joint Managing Director IN light of the Government’s announcement yesterday, we have taken the decision to temporarily close our dealerships with immediate effect, until further notice. We take our responsibility to protect our colleagues and customers seriously. As such,…